Posted by AuntieMel on July 6, 2005, at 8:49:55
In reply to Re: Larry Hover's Block, posted by Dr. Bob on July 6, 2005, at 1:39:38
I would not want to trivialize DNP requests either. They are an effective method of self protection.
BUT! It's clear from reading the entire thread that there was some confusion by Larry about the rule. The only mention of DNP in the FAQ is in relation to harrassment - a topic you have to admit Larry is quite familiar with (and probably very sensative to.)
There are really only two ways he could have *known* that it had been decided that a DNP doesn't have to have a reason to be invoked. He could have been reading the admin thread where it was decided - or he could have had someone in authority (you or a deputy) tell him.
Looking further down the thread, you can see where Dinah told Larry that she *thought* it didn't require harassment, but it wasn't definitive, and it was as a poster, not a deputy.
A few confusing posts came after this - with others joining in.
Later Dinah was more definite in asking him to honor the DNP - and he did.
I am having a hard time understanding why you think 6 weeks is appropriate. Even Emmy thinks it is too long.
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