What do you think the end result would be if I reinstated rule 4 but not rule 14?
HiTech
Well, by this point you've absolutely confirmed who your "troublemakers" are. The end result would probably be worse than previously, since things relating to Rule 14 have
almost always led to a Rule 4 in there somewhere. Reinstate 4 but leaving 14 would mean
when someone posts a 14, you'll have to go through and deal with more 4's overall. Least that is what I think. It seems like an increase in workload overall.
I'm going to guess you've been reading the threads and what-not, so you should have a guess-timated answer to your question.
To sum up an answer to your question: Sounds like increased workload overall.
Suggestion: Reinstate both. Give out longer punishments sooner, be harsher on your "troublemakers".
I do not know how you hand down punishments. Do you follow a "chart"? EX: 1st: 1d, 2nd: 7d, 3rd: 14d, 4th: 30d, 5th: PNG. (Don't actually need to answer this question) If not, you might want to make one for yourself and tape it to the wall.