Posted by Racer on September 22, 2006, at 21:00:52
In reply to In My Opinion, posted by jlynne on September 22, 2006, at 19:08:11
I agree with much that you've written, but I do not share your conclusion.
I don't see PBCs and blocks as being punishment imposed, so much as consequences of someone's actions. I don't see blocks as being analogous to exile, so much as analogous to a time-out period for a young child. And I do think that consequences are a good thing.
That doesn't mean that I agree with all the PBCs and blocks I see. There are times I disagree rather strongly with those decisions, however I also believe that they are applications of the rules of this site. If I don't agree with the rule, better to address that here, in a civil fashion, than break it because I don't agree with it.
The bottom line for me, though, is that we are a community of people who are sometimes fragile. I'd rather protect some of the more vulnerable here by blocking those whose behavior may trigger them.
I thank you for the chance for a dialog.
poster:Racer
thread:688269
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