Dear Codeforces administration,

This appeal is being submitted on behalf of DavesHotChicken, whose permanent ban is deeply troubling and, from everything currently known, completely unjustified.

DavesHotChicken achieved an extraordinary result by finishing second in the world. Instead of recognizing an exceptional performance, Codeforces has apparently responded by permanently banning him and allowing his name to be treated as though he had committed some serious violation. That is a big accusation, and it is completely unacceptable for a competitor's reputation to be permanently smeared without clear evidence and a transparent explanation of what they supposedly did wrong.

Being unexpectedly successful is not evidence of cheating. A single outstanding performance should not be enough to destroy a competitor's reputation or remove them permanently from the platform. DavesHotChicken is fully capable of explaining his performance, his solutions, and his approach to the contest. If there is a specific concern or piece of evidence behind this ban, then it should be clearly identified and reviewed fairly.

We are asking for an immediate and serious reconsideration of this decision. DavesHotChicken deserves a fair review based on concrete evidence, not speculation based solely on the fact that he performed exceptionally well. If there is no conclusive evidence of a violation, the ban should be lifted immediately and his reputation restored.

The Codeforces community deserves a moderation process that is fair, transparent, and willing to correct mistakes. We sincerely hope this case will be reviewed with the seriousness it deserves.