Posted by Jakeman on June 22, 2006, at 0:49:47
In reply to Re: what??? 10 wks, posted by Jost on June 21, 2006, at 23:11:07
Jost, very important and relevant questions. I hope you get a response.
Jake
> Sorry, I put this on the other board. I'm re moving it here, and hope my other message can be deleted by someone. Thanks, Jost
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> > PS: I'm trying out a new system:
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> > previous block: x weeks
> > period of time since previous block: x weeks
> > uncivil toward a particular individual or group: yes/no
> > particularly uncivil: yes/no
> > different type of incivility: /yesno
> > clearly didn't understand PBC and made effort to reply: yes/no
> > provoked: yes/no
> > uncivil in multiple posts at same time: yes/no
> > already archived: yes/no
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> How does this formula work?
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> It seems that you take the previous block and subtract the weeks since that block; then you apparently take that and multiply by 2 (or so, depending on whether you end up with a 0, in which case you add a number-- how is that number calculated?)
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> And what about all the other aggravating/mitigrating factors? How do they affect the length or even application of a block?
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> Is there a FAQ where this type of detail is laid out?
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> Jost
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> PS I'm very very saddened by the unfolding of events in this last few days and weeks, as I read them. I don't know the people involved, but it is so very very sad.
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> I'm sure there is limited time and resources here for working with people through complicated and disruptive experiences with other members of the board. But I wish there were some other way of dealing with people who make a contribution, and whose pain spills over.
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> I honestly don't know how these exchanges were evoked, but couldn't the people involved be put on moderation or something?
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> Or maybe some other intervention?
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> Jost
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