We also have a rule against discussing moderator actions in public, which is exactly what you're doing.
This is a very good example of WHY we have that rule: To the casual observer, you got an infraction for saying a mild (but autocensored) word. The reality is somewhat different - it was the way in which you used that word.
If you want to discuss this further, PM the moderator who issued the infraction.
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