When a match exceeds a rate limit, it is placed in the "penalty box" for a defined period of time (default 10 minutes but this is configurable). While the match (IP, hash, etc.) is in the penalty box if they continue to exceed the rate their time in the penalty box is extended. If they stop exceeding the rate their time will expire and they are eventually allowed back through.
When a match exceeds a rate limit, it is placed in the "penalty box" for a defined period of time (default 10 minutes but this is configurable). While the match (IP, hash, etc.) is in the penalty box if they continue to exceed the rate their time in the penalty box is extended. If they stop exceeding the rate their time will expire and they are eventually allowed back through.