Posted by alexandra_k on February 21, 2005, at 21:13:32
In reply to Re: context is important, posted by Dr. Bob on February 21, 2005, at 2:13:55
>Everyone should be careful. Especially when things get heated.
Fair enough.
I don't personally have a problem with anything that I have observed with respect to warnings and blockings since I have been here (though I don't follow everything). I can't exactly predict them that well - but when they do happen I think I understand them.
Though I might be the exception rather than the norm on that score.
I guess all I find hard is that blocks are doubled or tripled AS A BLANKET RULE. A one month block (just as an example) is a pretty hefty block. Regardless of whether one has had one of those before. I would say that the NATURE of the offense should come into play with respect to determining the length of the block.
I still think Chemist's block was unreasonably long given the nature of his 'offense' (It wasn't all THAT bad IMO). Even if he did make a habit of it it still seems like a verrrrrrrrry long time. Why not retain the option of matching the offense to the length of punishment. Or is the idea to 'push out' people who persist regardless of what they may have to offer???
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