@Rape: Oh, wow. Then don't do something wrong, FFS. Are you serious?

I think a valid alternative to bans - after warnings, but before bans - is a post count reset. Since most the spam here is a result of the post requirements for UG, a post count reset (or deduction) would greatly get the point across. For flaming and being an overall cunt (outside of the JY), a warning is fine. If it's continued, ban them. But for spam, it can go warning -> post reset -> ban.