As you can see, you cant see post from ban appeals and reports, only moderators can. You report someone but no one can see it except moderators. How can anyone see a players history of bans to prevent scams, etc. I suggest that normal players should spectate only and only involved people are allowed to comment. Rating a post is also disabled.
You fail to realize, how would anyone be able to make a thread and magically make it so only the involved people can post. Logic. Also, no, you're asking to revert back to normal, which won't happen. Ban appeal archives are visible.
No support, sorry. Sometimes our friends done something wrong, and we don't want to report them because they will be cocky the next time they see you. With reports and ban appeals getting private, I think it is a chance to report or appeal without your friend(s) knowing.
No support. So many people will receive infractions for posting and that only people involved, it isn't possible, why would you tag someone in a report against them? You report people for doing stuff wrong. If it is an incorrect ban just make a appeal.