Posted by Dinah on August 4, 2003, at 6:12:06
In reply to Being civil, use of offensive language, posted by Patient on August 2, 2003, at 17:25:25
I realize that while you *can* block double the previous block with each offense, you don't *have* to. Since this was one offensive word in a post, isn't it possible it was simply not asterisked in error or in habit rather than deliberately? If it were an obscenity strewn or truly offensive post, it would be clear that it was purposeful, but in this case it may well not have been.
Given the possible lack of intent in the use of the word, is it possible to err on the side of leniency in the original block? Of course, I do realize that whatever the original length of the block, it will have to be doubled for posting while blocked. That has long been standard, and is perfectly reasonable.
Just my 2 cents.
And Dr. Bob? Nice to see you home.
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