Posted by Lou Pilder on February 21, 2003, at 9:46:00
In reply to Re: Blocks---and Please Be Civil policies » Dr. Bob, posted by ArthurGibson on February 21, 2003, at 6:11:59
Arthur Gibson,
You wrote,[...Dr. Bob must re-think his policy toward us...].
I would like for you to comment on some ideas that I have concerning your post as an alternative to what you referr to as {heavy handedness}.
Instesd of expelling posters here, below are some alternatives:
A. A poster that breaches the expectations here could be subject to a limiting of their posts for a period of time instead of being expelled. For instance, if someone breaches the rules, they will be permitted only to post 2 posts per day for the next 5 days. If they are in breach of the rules again, then they will be allowed only one post per day for the next 5 days. And if they breach the rules again, they will be allowed only one post per day for 2 weeks. And if they breach the rules again, they would only be allowed one post per day for 4 weeks...
B. A poster that breaches the rules will be fined $0.25 (U.S.). They must pay by credit card to be allowed to post. The next time they are in breach, they are fined $0.75. The next time, $1.00 the next time, $1.25...Along with the fine, they are restricted to make only 3 posts per day for 3 days following a fine.
C. A poster in breach could be limited in ther posts to 10 words or less for the next 3 days in their posts. The next time they are in brech, they would be limited to 5 words or less in their posts for the next week. The next time, 5 words or less for 2 weeks...
D. Other alternatives that you could suggest.
Lou
poster:Lou Pilder
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