Posted by Dr. Bob on March 13, 2002, at 20:23:21
In reply to Re: policies, posted by Mitchell on March 12, 2002, at 19:50:50
> I tend to frown on admin efforts to publicly identify handles that might be in use by the same person... I think the best policy would be that if someone were blocked for suspicion of reregistering after they were blocked, the new suspected new identity would be blocked without comment.
I decided a while ago not to post suspected old identities as such. This time, I did because I was asked.
I do think it's important to say something when I block people because (1) it makes it less mysterious and (2) it may deter others.
> Some people... post information about themselves or about family members or friends. Some later decide they would like a bit more privacy, and register under a new handle so readers cannot connect matters discussed in new posts with personal information posted earlier about them or their friend.
That's one reason new handles are OK. But as a way to avoid being blocked, they're not.
> The other problem with admin speculating about identities is that admin could be wrong. In such case, it might be better to be silent and thought a fool than to speak and erase all doubt.
I wouldn't say I do much "speculation" here. And I don't *like* to block people, you know...
> The easiest way for me to rest with apparent administrative inconsistencies is to simply acknowledge that the administration is sometimes inconsistent. From there, I can contemplate the reason and the effect of any inconsistency, and perhaps offer recommendations that would facilitate administration that is more consistent.
I'm only human. And if you rest better, I will, too. :-)
Bob
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