Posted by jane d on November 10, 2010, at 13:07:08
In reply to Re: Long blocks » Dinah, posted by PartlyCloudy on November 10, 2010, at 12:24:35
> > Discussion about block length is taking place elsewhere.
> >
> > On this thread I was proposing a change in wording, or an explanation.
> >
> > I can see where a newer poster, unfamiliar with history, might be a bit disconcerted to see a very long block for what appears to be a minor offense. They may not understand the formula or babble specific references.
> >
> > I'm suggesting a change to greater clarity.
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> I think that a massive black boxed text of "you are posting while under a 'Please Be Civil' Resquest" or some such phrase be part of the post submission for the pbc duration might increase awareness. Is that kind of what you mean?
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> pcI like the idea of a little more explanation. Either in general terms or a specific statement like "you have been blocked x times in y days".
If it wouldn't be too unwieldy I'd also like to see some explanation that simultaneous blockable posts by the same poster won't be specifically flagged once that poster is blocked. Otherwise I suppose it could look like those posts were approved even though they may be worse than the one flagged.
jane
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