Figure out was causes bans.. there's not multiple methods, just certain things Jagex bot detection looks for. If you know what those are, you can do whatever you want
My own. If you don't know the code of a script it's impossible to know whether or not it's safe to use. As such, using other people their scripts will end up getting you banned eventually.
I guess around 14-18 hours a day. Depending on whether or not I'm busy that day. I don't play this account myself, apart from some quests from time to time.
Felt like updating this thread just for my own progress tracking.
Currently got:
99 strength, magic, crafting, herblore, smithing, cooking and firemaking. Attack, construction and prayer will probably be 99 in 2 weeks as well.