...since it appears Skinner's existing and new rules will make people with more than 5 hides be gone.

And there's this "We have no intention of purging anyone"

If you continue getting hides after June 16 then yes you will go when you get 5.

I think the slate will be wiped clean when general election season starts. But the rules will be very clear and we will expect everyone follow them. We will not be handing out infinite second chances to people who show the will not follow our rules.

My number one priority is to provide a more welcoming DU for the members who want to have productive, thoughtful, and friendly discussions.

Ever. Behave, kiddo.