Match fixing: Arranging outcomes or betting on own matches — permanent ban; Cheating: Using hacks, scripts, or unauthorized information — permanent ban; Account boosting: Playing on another player's ranked account — suspension
Why people argue about this
People often assume that penalties for unsportsmanlike conduct in Dota 2 are only warnings or fines, forgetting that they can escalate to permanent bans if severe enough. This confusion arises because these punishments seem mild compared to cheating and arranging outcomes, which leads players to overlook the severity of other violations.
