I've been a member since late 2010... almost 2 years.
I still haven't gotten my promotion (well I got honorary, but lost that for posting in the wrong forum) and since then I have been banned 3-4 more times for less frivolous reasons.
My idea for redemption is to be on this site longer then the Ninja who banned me... yep... it's only a matter of time before you decide to go on with your life. And I will be right here waiting for that time to come.