Posted by KaraS on March 13, 2005, at 19:04:18
In reply to Re: blocking system » KaraS, posted by alexandra_k on March 13, 2005, at 15:00:16
> > 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.
>
> First blocks are for 1 week.
> Second blocks are either for 2 weeks or 3 weeks depending on whether they are aimed at another poster / group of posters or not.
> It isn't till the second block that the 2X or 3X system kicks in.
>
> PS. I'd maybe be a bit careful about calling it a 'vicious and cruel... attack'. Remember responses to that post must themselves be civil...
Thanks Alex,
I considered the wording when I posted that message. I could think of no other way to convey the extent of my reaction to that upsetting post. I think this is another case where flexibility in the rules is needed. One week is not enough here!!!
OTOH, when blocks are automatically doubled and tripled for what seems to me are minor offenses (certainly relative to this post we've been discussing), it just doesn't make any sense. From what I've read here lately, Dr. Bob has been more flexible in these kinds of situations lately. That's definitely a good thing. Now I think that we need some flexibility on the other end.
Kara
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