Posted by SLS on June 17, 2009, at 12:52:56
In reply to Re: Rules - Should the punishment fit the crime?, posted by Justherself54 on June 17, 2009, at 12:29:18
> Well, if we're going to look at this in a sorta judicial way, maybe we need to have a "probation period"..where the offending poster isn't blocked, but is given a "conditional discharge" and has a set of orders to be followed for a period of time. If they breach probation, then a block..
I agree with you. Although it might need some tweaking, I guess that is what a "PBC" is all about.
> However, this is a website, not a court of law,
although it can feel that way sometimes,I know. In a court of law, though, one gets to plead their case. Here, there is no such thing. It wouldn't make sense to have such a thing as the docket would quickly overwhelm the adjudicators.
> and it would be too complicated to work here me thinks..and I think posters would then feel like criminals..
Good point. I really never identified with this outcome well enough because I have been blocked only once, and I don't see myself as a criminal, and I don't take this place too seriously. These things do change from time to time, though, as my needs and activities change.
So, then, the feeling like a criminal thing might be a good argument for not having posting rules.
I draw no conclusion about your stance on this issue.
- Scott
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