Posted by beardedlady on April 17, 2002, at 12:15:32
Dr. Bob:
I know you have thought this out, and it seems to work well for you. But a week is a long time for a first offense, and two weeks is a long time for a second. Once you've gotten a PBC, it seems things can only go downhill.
I would like to put a suggestion in this here suggestion box, with all due respect.
First, unless the offense is deliberately hurtful, couldn't you just make each block a week long? Some people may really need the support of this place, and their intention was not to hurt anyone's feelings. (Though Trouble broke a rule, she didn't hurt anyone.) A week is so long anyway, that someone like Zo, whose personality is strong, is thoroughly missed by other folks she could be helping.
Second, isn't there a period of time when you can wipe the slate clean? For example, if you get a PBC, and you don't say anything uncivil for three months, can't you simply get another PBC? Penalties don't always have to accumulate. They should be more like traffic tickets; points are wiped away after a certain period of time (though seven years is obviously way too long, so don't use that as a model!).
A person who was blocked once may not do anything deemed uncivil for three months. So couldn't that person get a PBC, instead of being blocked for two weeks?
Thanks for listening.
fair and impartial libran beardy : )>
poster:beardedlady
thread:4190
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