Posted by Zo on April 8, 2002, at 3:24:28
In reply to Re: please be civil » beardedlady, posted by Dr. Bob on April 7, 2002, at 11:49:18
Bob,
Does this really jump out at you, Beardy's post? I mean, you see the whole board at once, and so have a perspective. . .but it always pains me to people like Beardy, like Elizabeth, get a PBC. It's pretty reliable-- mature, thoughtful people are most often speaking in a mature, thoughtful way. They just don't get there undies in a bunch over personalities, you know? I read Beardy's post as ironic. And this form, and your criteria, really handicap, even punish, irony. The capability for irony is an adult quality; without taking this into consideration, it seems like you're unfairly levelling the playing field.
In fact, I don't see how you can do this whole thing without taking the person into account. Maybe you can, I just don't see it.
Zo
PS. I don't think you answered on what basis you decide how many weeks to block someone. Thanks.
PPS. Spike emails that he is blocked until June 2003. I think he might be exaggerating a little. What do you think? ;o)
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