Posted by Larry Hoover on September 5, 2004, at 9:21:50
In reply to Re: A monologue upon The Rules, posted by SLS on September 5, 2004, at 8:49:46
> > So many times, I see massive violation of civility on one side, and minor technical violations on the other, with equal penalties distributed. Unequal crime, but equal penalty.
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> I think it would be very difficult to assign gradations of inequality among specific violations.It would be different, not difficult, IMHO. A point scale was suggested, as an example of a different method. In a sense, one is already in place, as Bob can assign severity of violation differences already. (PBC; please rephrase; block, but not increase; block, but double the prior; block, but triple the prior).
> Perhaps it makes sense for Dr. Bob to consult with a sociologist and a lawyer to help create a protocol or a set of guiding principles for handling matters of civility.
I think that most of the people arguing about what has happened are arguing from a perspective that they would prefer that mitigation and aggravation are more formally recognized. Or, at least, more overtly when they are applied. The "cut and paste" of recycled phrasing (from the FAQ) that Bob currently employs totally obscures whether or not he did apply either of those two factors.
> > I'm almost tempted to unleash my full vocabulary...
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> EVERYONE TAKE COVER!!!My rhetoric can be devastating. I know it.
> There is a difference between unleashing your full vocabulary and unleashing the full power of your vocabulary.
It is indeed that distinction I was trying to make.
> You seem to have done pretty good on the latter. Please don't get yourself blocked.
I have no intention of getting myself blocked, although Bob may block me. He has surprised me a number of times already. I would much prefer that any subsequent blocks come from a fully conscious, and totally obvious, demonstration of my will and intent.
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> - ScottThanks,
Lar
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