Posted by Fred23 on September 2, 2004, at 18:43:13
In reply to Re: alerting us of blocked posters, posted by Dr. Bob on September 2, 2004, at 2:43:21
> > having a list of blocked posters and their periods would let me know if anybody I'm expecting to hear from is blocked.
>
> It would, but it would also broadcast blocks, which the blocked posters themselves might not want. Also, posters who are aware of blocks often let others know in threads involving them. Also, I agree with the points that sb417 made.I guess being seen in an official "electronic pillory" would be embarrassing. But isn't it even worse watching everyone discuss the block, which let even more people know about it, worse? Especially since the person can only watch, and not join those discussions?
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