SiMPLE | Forum

I think its the case of too many permabans which has limited the number of players, and its impossible to appeal the ban,  lets be frank, BF1942 gets less players as it ages,  they need to pardon everyone on the ban list - give people a 2nd chance.
AX does have a element of automatic moderation, I think if you TK 3 times you will get kicked, if you TK mine a plane at your AF you will get autobanned.
Some of the maps ACTUALLY attract the trolls and glitchers with the placement of shields, I don't think that was the original intent behind the decision to put shields on those maps - AF's at Gazala & Kharkov are the notable examples - these maps have higher player and glitcher level than Midway.
Why those shields on Gazala & Kharkov are there is beyond me, there is plenty of AA protection at the AF if the game is played as a team.