I don't think this is too much to ask. Even if you were unjustly banned, a 500 word essay isn't going to kill you.
Bethesda has banned a swath of Fallout 76 players for using third-party software, including mods and cheating programs. If those players want to get their accounts back, they do have a way to appeal the decision — as long as they’re willing to write an essay in defense of their actions.
