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Re: block history » Dr. Bob

Posted by Dinah on June 29, 2007, at 7:29:18

In reply to Re: block history, posted by Dr. Bob on June 29, 2007, at 3:22:13

I think when you get to really long blocks, that becomes somewhat problematic.

Even if we put aside the fact that autoasterisking was introduced after zen's long block...

I think the formula is fine with shorter blocks, and I wouldn't object strenuously in cases of clear incivility, particularly if the conflict was begun by the person in question.

But in this case, neither of those things is true. The thread had already escalated quite a bit.

In the past, before the formula, you generally were more lenient in cases where a thread had escalated substantially. A lot of times you let everything that wasn't flagrantly uncivil go, and a lot of times you showed clemency in the block lengths. I think that was understandable and reasonable.

Your block formula has been around long enough for people to be able to get a general idea of the consequences of their behavior, true. But your block formula doesn't preclude you from considering facts and circumstances and ruling in favor of mercy. And.... Just my opinion here, but I think that clemency and mercy are often good policy decisions, and better for the long term atmosphere of the board.

For what it's worth.

 

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