Posted by seldomseen on February 22, 2009, at 10:16:34
In reply to Re: a new beginning... » twinleaf, posted by seldomseen on February 22, 2009, at 9:32:51
It's probably riddled with problems, but at least it's an alternative.
So let's say that a poster is having a hard time with the civility rules. They had gotten several PBCs in a short amount of time etc...
Instead of progressing directly to a block, what if we designated a "reader" or a "civility buddy" to that poster for a defined amount of time. All their posts, bmails etc.. could be read prior to posting on babble, but they would still be able to post and participate. The notion of a civility buddy is already suggested in some instances.
Of course, this would depend on the availability and willingness of posters to be readers, and might result in a whole host of new problems, but it's an idea.
I'm putting it out there.
Seldom.
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