Posted by seldomseen on June 22, 2009, at 7:50:37
In reply to We could talk more abt handling blocks better..., posted by Nadezda on June 21, 2009, at 18:25:21
My biggest and continuing contention is that there should be no escalation of block length. One week is preferable, two weeks should be the maximum in my opinion.
It's long enough to discourage trolling and flaming, and to allow for cool downs, but not so long that people feel permanently separated from the community.
I also think blocks should reserved for blatant (I know, define blatant) ad hominem attacks on either administration or another poster.
As far as ensuring that a blocked poster feels welcomed to return, or is still valued by the community, I personally think that is up to the community and not the administration. While a blocked poster can not post, they certainly can read. Posts of support for a blocked poster, reassurance of their importance and contribution here should fall on us. I personally think that a line or two from posters saying "Sorry you're blocked, looking forward to your return" would mean a lot more than a line from Dr. Bob in the blocking post.
Just my thoughts.
Seldom.
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