I think this is a good place to close up this thread so it can't derail any further. The offending members have been very transparent about what it is they did, so if anybody is still confused, please watch the videos in the original post.
Obviously the bans are permanent for a reason, and obviously the bans aren't going to be lifted soon. I didn't think I had to explain that, but here we are.
That is not to say that they will never be considered, we have unbanned plenty of former cheaters who have served permanent bans that were lifted after a considerable amount of time who have reintegrated themselves into the community nicely, and we will continue to do so in the future for anyone who has sufficiently convinced us let them back into the community.
The individuals in question have been able to say their piece and engage with those who had questions, so this thread has run its course.