Posted by Dr. Bob on August 23, 2003, at 12:55:00
In reply to Re: have the punishment fit the crime, posted by Dr. Bob on August 4, 2003, at 6:54:49
[from http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/admin/20030808/msgs/253239.html]
> I remember a discussion about possibly changing this algorithm, was it changed? I'm sorry if I missed it (but the FAQ still has what I quoted above.)
Yes, I'm trying out a change. With the "major" block multiplier 1.5 times the "minor" block multiplier, as opposed to double it, which I was thinking of before:
http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/admin/20030508/msgs/247960.html
I've updated the FAQ:
> Usually I start with a week and double it each subsequent time. If the post is uncivil toward a particular individual or group, I may triple it instead.
> http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/faq.html#enforceBob
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