What is the effect of being temp-banned from a community because of comments?

A temporary ban from a subreddit means you are prohibited from posting or commenting in that community for a defined period, which can range from one day to weeks or months depending on the severity of the violation and the moderators' judgment. Temp bans differ from permanent bans in that they expire automatically; after the ban duration passes, your access is restored without further action required from you or the moderators. During a temp ban, you can still view the community and read its content — the restriction applies only to posting and commenting. Some communities also restrict your ability to vote during a ban period, though this is less universal. You will typically receive a modmail notification informing you of the ban, its duration, and the rule that was violated. If you try to post or comment in the banned community during the ban period, Reddit will display an error message. The practical effects of a temp ban go beyond the immediate restriction. Moderators in most communities maintain a log of moderation actions against each user. A temp ban becomes part of your moderation history in that community, and if you return after the ban expires and violate the rules again, the existence of prior enforcement typically results in a longer ban or a permanent one on the subsequent offense. Some communities operate with explicit escalation policies: first offense gets a warning, second offense a 3-day ban, third offense a 30-day ban, and subsequent offenses permanent bans. A community-level temp ban does not affect your ability to participate in other subreddits or on Reddit as a whole. A site-wide suspension, which is different and issued by Reddit's administration rather than community moderators, affects your entire account across all communities. The appropriate response to a temp ban is generally to wait out the period, review the rules, and adjust behavior before returning.