There is logic and as of this moment, they are given the benefit of the doubt.

Are they removed? No they aren't.

Are they allowed in the religious/politics forums? No they aren't.

One thing, when the boards were created, the first comment rule was that people had to be of age, or prove that they could discuss such 'hot button topics' in an adult manner. Has a person who hasn't posted but a handful of posts (and of those, the majority have been complaining about not having access to the forums) proven this? I would guess no.

Due to the person who won't follow rules, including accepting bans, the control over those forums had to be tightened a bit. So basically, even if this person isn't the infamous Pacman, they are suffering (just like any other new user will) due to him.