Atleast, that was the approach used at ConPro
It actually seems like here they are also using “idiot lightning rods”, people who are just saying outrageously dumb shit to provoke arguments and a generally more hostile environment. The gopower fake superjew for example or this new muppet retard.
There is nothing conspiratorial about the secret notes, they're just notes with information on previous bans, or positive stuff about a user. It's difficult to keep in mind information for hundreds of users - and thousands on Reddit.