I realize that many people have been spamming posts on threads along with helping out their friends. Now I don't see a problem with helping your friends out, but if it's on a YouTube application, a ban appeal or something serious like that, I see a HUGE problem with it. They will always vote for their friend, even if they are in the wrong, because friends do that. Now to deal with this one, I think you should give only staff and the author access to reply to the ban appeal. The No Post Spamming rule should be added due to the amount of how many people spam. This suggestion can also be the lead of a five or so minute wait needed before posting again. You could also give all users permission to self-editing so they can edit their posts when they need to (or you could add a longer edit time). I've seen staff and even myself before, during, and after my staff days dealing with this one. I hope you took interest in my suggestions and hopefully are willing to add them to the rules thread!
No matter what the defendant's friend says, the staff team will be fair. Phil will be the guy to handle the forum post delay thing. Thanks for the suggestions.
Edit time has been changed to unlimited for users own posts. Won't be adding any new rules, the staff team can use their judgement if they need to remove posts or threads.