Oh well, so far based on my experiences, I know that while you are banned from forum you can't log into your account. But I think you will be able to respond to PMs that been sent to you during the ban period after your ban is lifted.
As I said "I know that while you are banned from forum you can't log into your account".
I'm not sure if you can log in when you're banned.
I guess your mistaking ban with infraction.
Better you ask here:
forum.toribash.com/chat_view.php?channel=support