Posted by Jost on October 19, 2006, at 11:44:52
In reply to ******DR.BOB************, posted by muffled on October 19, 2006, at 11:33:32
I've got to agree with Muffled.
I'm not expecting to change anyone's mind, but there's something about the block with Alex that seems counterproductive for the rest of us.
I worry that we're more likely to lose out, by having Alex find other places that have much more flexible policies on freezing people out.
Esp. for long periods of time.
I dont' know. Maybe when people were flaming, in the early days of the internet-- or if they do now, and the intent is clearly to hurt someone.
Losing Alex,and other people who make Pbabble a lively exciting place, with lots of information and thoughtful posters-- that seems (to me) to be throwing out the baby with the bathwater.
Somehow maybe there could be collaboration on blocks between Bob, or deputies and the blockee-to-be. Or ways of shortening the block, by doing things that were mitigating. Or mitigating factors, as well as aggravating factors.
Most sentencings take into account things that would reduce the sentence, as well as extend it. Take Lynne Stewart, for exampe-- the judge clearly considered her many years of championing unpopular causes. And often there's early release for good behavior.
I don't know. I'm worried about Pbabble (and us) if we lose people like Alex.
Jost
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