I didn't read through this whole thread, but I'd like to voice my vote for some kind of noticeable infraction notification system. I understand it's up to us to be aware of the rules, and thus follow them. However, mistakes do happen and we should be outwardly notified that we have broken the rules and have been infracted because of it. It's kinda shitty receiving secret infractions, then finding out that you have a ban because you've accumulated infractions you didn't even know you had.
Nothing against you mods, you guys do a great job keeping this forum clean and running smoothly. But some kind of notification or warning system could really help tell people they are doing something wrong and need to stop it immediately or pay the consequences.