Posted by Emme on August 3, 2003, at 16:59:17
In reply to Dr. Bob- please read this now. This is not fair., posted by ace1 on August 2, 2003, at 1:29:52
I see ACE got banned for 4 weeks and looked at the related posts. I think 4 weeks is too harsh. I know that this is in accordance with Dr. Bob's rules. Maybe the rules should be changed.
Civility rules? Not a bad idea.
Temporary banning for being obnoxious? okay.
Warn before banning? sounds good.But why not have the punishment fit the crime? In my opinion, the more severe offense is to direct snide, sarcastic or inappropriate comments *at* another poster. Just using a questionable word without directing it at anyone is a lesser offense. It might offend some people to see it, but it's not personal. So impose a lesser punishment - a shorter ban. Ace didn't direct his controversial word *at* anyone.
I know everyone wants to see consistency and objectivity in how the board is run. I don't think changing the rules to reflect the severity of the offense would present a problem if it's spelled out. Besides, some nasty things slip by from time to time as it is. So enforcement of the current rules is imperfect anyway. No offense to Dr. Bob and all his hard work - it just naturally comes with the territory of trying to oversee such a busy board.
My 2 cents.
Emme
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