Posted by verne on December 8, 2006, at 13:32:04
In reply to MAXIMUM BLOCK LENGTH, posted by LlurpsieBlossom on December 8, 2006, at 11:42:58
My recommendation for maximum block lengths:
1. minor infractions such as foul language: 1 week
2. personal attacks: 4 weeks
3. all other infractions: 2 weeks
You could break down the severity of the infraction in the same way crimes are broken into classes of felonies and misdemeanors.
But then to interpret Babble Law we would probably need specialized Babble lawyers too.
I like the idea of making the time fit the crime with the longest blocks reserved for the worst kinds of personal attacks. I would also recommend no graduation of length for repeat offenses except in cases of personal attack.
As I've said before, if the blocks were a reasonable length there would be far less wasted psychic energy and time discussing them. Blocks would come and go without the fanfare. I'd post less. (It's a win-win for everybody)
As it stands, babble punishment has become a force of its own. Many are dragged into this vortex never to return or they are spat out worse for wear after a good spin cycle.
The rules should work unseen within the game just as the best umpires are the ones we don't remember.
verne
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