https://www.bungie.net/en/Forums/Post/257862191?page=0&sort=0&showBanned=0&path=1 [quote]1) A human reviews all restrictions and bans before action is taken. While initial detection may be automated, the specific details about the cause of the punishment are always seen by a human before any penalties are applied. 2) The connection of other players is not factored in when making assessments. All connection-based restrictions are applied using metrics for your connection only, as reported from multiple unique points. [b]Further, these metrics are assessed over a days-long period of time, not just individual matches.[/b] 3) Poor connection quality can no longer result in a permanent crucible restriction. The maximum restriction for connection-based issues is 2 months, which can be repeated as necessary.[/quote]

Ninjas only police these forums and have nothing to do with the game. In game bans and restrictions are issued by a Bungie team called SRT (security Response Team). They very rarely come to these forums but when they do they use the blue Bungie Security tag.

If your appeal wasn’t approved, then the only way to play is to wait out your restriction then play when it ends.