There is one other thing I've been thinking about, though...

When I read Sasquatch's post in that World Events thread, I was enraged - in just the way, and for just the reasons, that ShlupQuack described.
Because of my angered state, I immediately imposed the most severe penalty I could without it being wildly inappropriate.

While I do not regret using an EoEO ban in that case, I do admit that my response was disproportionately severe. I punished out of anger, which is unprofessional and unhelpful.

I apologise for this act, and Sasquatch's ban period will be reduced accordingly.

Moderators are not immune from the forces of provocation; however, I could simply have got another moderator to deal with this matter, or waited until the feelings of hurt and anger had subsided.