Posted by Deneb on March 31, 2006, at 15:17:55
In reply to Re: How come I never get warnings, only blocks? » Deneb, posted by Racer on March 31, 2006, at 12:52:52
> Life is not black and white, and the rules here reflect that reality.
I just wish the rules were black and white, I know they're not. Why must the world be so complicated?
> Dr Bob does have a good deal of discretion, because this is HIS SITE. And he's not a machine, he's a human being.
There's a bad word somewhere on this site. It is very obvious. He even responded to the post, but the person didn't get a block. He couldn't have missed it. Why didn't that person get a block? It wasn't a first offense either. I can't handle these inconsistencies. Why was it okay for that person to swear and not other people?
> > Some people aren't so good at supporting others. I want them to feel like they matter too.
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> Those people don't get blocked because they aren't good at supporting others, they get blocked because they break the rules.I'm just saying that I think people who are more helpful get reduced blocks or warnings more often than people who are not as helpful. I don't think there should be leniency for people who are generally helpful. Everyone should be punished the same way IMO.
> Let's keep that in mind. Larry Hoover is a great example of someone who does get it, who does offer a very generous amount of support and education to others -- and he still got blocked.
I don't think Larry is a good example at all. How many times has Larry been blocked? And how long are his blocks?
I'm glad Larry isn't blocked for a year, but I think if it were me, I would be up to a year by now.
>The blocks aren't a reward/punishment system based on how popular a particular poster is. They're a way to try to enforce an environment which feel psychologically safe for people here.
I know that, but I think there is still bias. I agree that blocks right now are serving an important role in keeping this place safe.
> Do you feel as though you've learned anything from your blocks?
> Have you learned anything about staying within the guidelines?I've learned that I really have to check and recheck my posts before I submit them. There are a lot of technical things to worry about. I've learned that there are certain things I cannot write about. I've learned that Bob will ignore me while I'm blocked no matter what I do. (At least I think I've learned that...)
> Maybe about getting along with others a bit better? Or do you think that your blocks were totally arbitrary, and something which Dr Bob did to you, rather than a response to something you did?
Do I not get along with people here? I don't think my blocks were totally arbitrary, in hindsight.
> Should the person who comes back saying, "Oh, sorry -- I didn't see how that could be read, but I'll be more careful next time," be treated the same way as someone who said, "That's stupid, I can say whatever I want, and you can't do anything to stop me?" Shouldn't there be a difference in the sanctions involved in those two different situations?
I don't think there should be a difference in sanctions in those two situations. They both did the same thing. Same crime = same punishment. I don't know why I think this, but I just do. Just because one is sorry about shoplifting doesn't mean one shouldn't go to jail.
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