Posted by Dr. Bob on May 2, 2002, at 0:35:10
In reply to Re: blocked for week scared - Dr. Bob?, posted by Zo on April 30, 2002, at 21:58:25
> Can you please explain to us why this person has only been blocked for a week? ... what criteria did you use to decide that s/he deserved 1 week instead of 2? or more?
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> wendyThis is hard enough already, so lately I've just always been starting with a week. BTW, I recently added a new section to the FAQ:
http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/faq.html#enforce
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> I also agree with beardedlady in regards to the fact that some people will naturally be taken in by the bait and respond in some fashion just simply out of protection of their 'teritory'... Even though that ignoring the poster is ultimately the best weapon, I think those that have come to rely on this board as a source of information and support may tend to naturally react defensively when comments like these are made.
I understand that some people will have the urge to protect their territory -- and I'm glad they feel this territory is worth protecting -- but two wrongs don't make a right.
> Furthermore, I also don't think that the statement that someone is looking for attention is too far off the mark in this case...
It may not be too far off the mark, but it may. And even if it's on the mark, it still isn't very civil.
> Do you have a contingency plan for such a poster who has claimed that they will simply re-register and come back to insite more ire...?
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> kid_AThe condition upon which God hath given liberty to man is eternal vigilance
--John Philpot Curran
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> I think that an indefinite number of PBCs to good people would make the general atmosphere feel more safe
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> Zo1. This is hard enough already, so I'd rather not try to distinguish "good" people from "bad".
2. I think it's civility that makes it safe.
Bob
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thread:4841
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