Posted by mair on December 1, 2003, at 17:46:10
In reply to Re: Getting back on track » Dr. Bob, posted by mair on December 1, 2003, at 16:59:22
Bob:
I just wanted to clarify that I think issuing a PBC to someone who's posted blatantly offensive material is pointless and that those posters should be blocked from the outset.
Also, let's remember that this is for all intents and purposes operated like a dictatorship, no matter how benevolent. We can all chime in, but you ultimately make all decisions and there is no appeal. You use your untrammeled discretion all the time. I don't see why it can't be used to block people (without a prior PBC) in the most offensive cases. If you wanted, you could do this a few times at first without deleting the post. This would at least give people some opportunity to react.
Mair
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