I think the major difference between LVL and Noble is intention. LVL were dealing with GM transition and a new DSFL system. As a result, they made an easy and common mistake. On TPE terms, I would compare it to people who claimed weekly training twice in one week thinking the new season separated them. That was a rule break as well, but all they had to do was give it back...no additional interest.
It is important to discourage cheating the cap, but I also agree that the right way is to make the 50% penalty applicable only to future incidents.
It is important to discourage cheating the cap, but I also agree that the right way is to make the 50% penalty applicable only to future incidents.