Friend got silenced in game for being afk

Yes, the Squelch and Silence have similar functions. Just like Suspensions and bans.

The evidence is that the system with its own duration is automated, yes.

Yes, the Squelch System and Silence System perform the same function. Just like Suspensions and Bans do. With the exception of their set durations.

Yes, there is. It has its own duration. It will never stack like the Silence.

Correct. All punishments do.

Incorrect. The Squelch has one end date. The Silence can be the same or longer. That’s what you’re not getting.

As this blue states here:

there is very little difference functionally speaking between a squelch and a silence

We’re aware it functions similarly to a Silence, but the end date can be extended manually by a GM, only. That’s why we use a different word to understand the context.

While suspensions and bans have the same functionally, one is temporary while the other is permanent.