Posted by Dinah on February 19, 2003, at 21:33:43
In reply to Re: blocked for week » Simcha, posted by Dr. Bob on February 19, 2003, at 20:12:04
I don't know if Dr. Bob explained his policy as well as he could, but the general idea (as I understand it, and correct me if I'm wrong Dr. Bob) is that he discourages uncivil comments even in the face of incivility. If you check the archives you'll see that this is true, and that this particular case has nothing to do with the religious content of the original comments.
In other words, even after Dr. Bob has flagged a post in some way by blocking or PBC'ing, the rule is that further comments directed towards that poster still have to follow the civility guidelines.
I'm tired and perhaps not explaining this well, but Dr. Bob also protects the blocked poster under the civility guidelines. Which I think is pretty cool, under a whole lot of situations. And in the few cases where I would like to continue to say something, I remember that the overall rule is good and try to follow it.
(My own personal preference for my own posting is that if I can't honestly say "ow. sorry, poster. see you in a week" I don't say much at all. When Dr. Bob has blocked a poster, I kind of feel like he's spoken on my behalf and I needn't say anything else. But that's just me, and I know it isn't Dr. Bob's policy to discourage further posts on a blocked post.)
So Simcha. Ow. That must hurt. I hope to see you again in a week. (understanding smile)
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