Posted by Dr. Bob on August 4, 2003, at 6:54:49
In reply to Re: Dr. Bob- please read this now. This is not f, posted by Ame Sans Vie on August 3, 2003, at 17:26:53
> 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.
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> I don't think changing the rules to reflect the severity of the offense would present a problem if it's spelled out.
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> Emme> Perhaps it *would* be a good idea to have the punishment fit the crime? I.E. change the FAQ so that some offenses are listed as major and some as minor. Minor offenses would result in a block lasting the same period of time as the most recent block placed on the poster, while major offenses would keep to the current policies. What do you all think?
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> Ame Sans VieI think it works more or less OK now, but that doesn't mean there's no room for improvement...
What about using Emme's system to differentiate, as Ame Sans Vie suggests, between two levels of incivility? Except with "minor" blocks following the current system and "major" ones double that?
Bob
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