The phrase "ban hammer" refers to the act of someone being banned or removed from participating in an online community. It suggests a strong and forceful action, similar to a hammer striking and eliminating someone's presence in that community.
Sentences with «ban hammer»
Facebook's ban hammer also fell on Christopher Wylie Facebook account, something that Wylie was not happy about on Sunday. (bleepingcomputer.com)
Folks over in Japan have been enjoying the living heck out of Super Smash Bros, but a fraction of the userbase may have been met with an unfair ban hammer that keeps them from playing. (nintendotoday.com)
It's not every day Google dusts off the trusty old ban hammer and squashes an Android app. (bgr.com)