Posted by Dinah on December 7, 2004, at 6:32:18
In reply to Re: a more democratic structure?, posted by Dr. Bob on December 7, 2004, at 3:54:48
Well, the result of reporting privately rather than publicly would be to create less on board conflict. If you decided to pass on something, it would be no harm no foul. If someone "overdoes it", can't you just tell them so? Reporting it publicly is just likely to escalate a situation until you get to the board.
And I think you're incorrect about deputies. If something fell under the deputy rules I acted openly. But lots of stuff didn't fall under the rather restrictive deputy rules, and I generally emailed you privately about them so as not to escalate on board conflict. And lots of times, people were patient and tolerant and didn't say anything till you came 'round so it worked out for the best. It's not a similar situation, anyway. Unless you give posters blocking powers, you shouldn't expect them to take the heat for publicly complaining unless you also give them the power. You know?
I think if someone overrides automatic asterisking, they shouldn't complain about a block. :) I think that's a fine idea.
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