Posted by KaraS on March 13, 2005, at 14:29:24 [reposted on March 13, 2005, at 14:59:14 | original URL]
In reply to Re: blocking system » jerrympls, posted by alexandra_k on March 13, 2005, at 13:08:44
> > Dr Bob - this extremely offensive post one bought the poster a week? With all due respect - Chemist was banned for 8 weeks for a much much much less offensive (if that) post. I'm unclear as to why you give some people a week sentence and some 2 months. Where can I find more info abou this??
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> From the FAQ:
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> >If I see a problem with something someone posts, I usually try to explain what it is I see as the problem. If it's the first time for them, I usually just ask them please to be more careful. If I've already done that, I may block them from posting for a period of time. How long? Usually I start with a week and double it each subsequent time. If the post is uncivil toward a particular individual or group, I may triple it instead.
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> So there is a 2X system for some infractions...
> And a 3X system for infractions toward other posters. That can compound for subsequent infractions so you get 1, 2, 4, 8, 16, 32, 64 weeks etc (on the 2X system)
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> Currently the upper limit on the length of blocks is 12 months.
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> If you think either of these policies is too harsh (either the 2X / 3X system or the cap on 12 months) then please join in the discussion over on admin.
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> http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/admin/20050219/msgs/470440.html
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> You will need to go back to a bit earlier in the thread to be able to follow it...
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> I have suggested the 2X / 3X system be replaced by a 1 / 2 system. And / or that the length of blocks be capped at somewhere between 8-12 weeks.
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> Have a nice day :-)
I don't know why Dr. Bob didn't take the opportunity in this case to double or triple the 1 week first block for this particular poster. That post was the most vicious and cruel (and completely unprovoked) attack I've ever seen here at Babble.
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