Posted by Emme on October 27, 2003, at 23:24:17
In reply to Dr. Bob, here's what I think, posted by Larry Hoover on October 27, 2003, at 10:46:03
I’ve been watching and thinking. I’m steamed that a block time was reduced, apparently for the first time, without any discussion of a change in policy. Not to mention not doing anything about the poster returning under a new name before the time was up. And why this particular person?? That’s not to say that I haven’t ever thought that someone’s block was too long. And Sabina is right that it’s possible to be aggressive and instigating without breaking the civility rules). I have often disagreed with blocks. But at least when Dr. bob made a decision, the enforcement was consistent. Now he broke the rules that we all accept when we post here. We need to know under what circumstances a block time might be reduced if it’s going to become an option.
I actually don’t have strong feelings either way on the “wipe the slate clean” amnesty idea though I do appreciate Larry’s and Dinah’s feelings. I’m not sure it would solve anything, but I personally won’t feel any more angry if it does.. If it does happen, I really hope no one will leave on account of it. Dr. Bob made a really bad call. He’s human, he’s trying to keep up with a huge forum, he gets tired, he makes mistakes. What would really make me feel better would be if he owned it, gave us some assurance that he’d try to stay consistent, and worked with us to decide whether any policy changes are in order.
Emme
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