Posted by Jost on November 27, 2006, at 10:39:29
In reply to Spirit or Letter of the Law? » Dr. Bob, posted by verne on November 27, 2006, at 9:49:12
One very important point that Bob seems to miss is that the imposition of blocks is quite inconsistent here.
I've seen very accusatory posts on many boards go unremarked.
I've seen very inoffensive posts get long blocks. (I mean: inoffensive, on any meaningful scale-- doesn't mean no one could not-like the post, but being offended enough to justify a block, much less a long block seems really too much)
I've seen posts posted and not blocked for several weeks-
This, conveying the impression that they aren't blockable-- Then suddenly, Bob sweeps through a hands out a few long-delayed blocks about something you've long forgotten was even posted
How does that encourage knowledge of what the guidelines mean?
I personally have no idea what will or won't get blocked-- other than if you're on the politics board, and make a point about a political leader, you're much more likely to get blocked than if you make quite hurtful comments on other boards about an individual or individuals.
Jost
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