Posted by Dr. Bob on October 24, 2006, at 20:04:13
In reply to Re: block length algorithm proposal » Dr. Bob, posted by Lindenblüte on October 24, 2006, at 7:52:34
> 1) Placing a CAP on the maximum block length?
There's already a cap, 1 year.
> 2) Treating all babblers fairly, including the ones who had very lengthy blocks because they were repeat offenders under the OLD exponentially increasing block system. At what point will someone who had a block of 48 weeks under the old system, followed by 40 weeks of civil participation, have a clean slate?
A totally clean slate? I guess after 48 * 9.5 = 456 = 40 + 416 weeks, if I'm doing the math right.
> 3) Can you please reconsider the block lengths of those who are currently blocked?
I'm open to doing that, but changes in rules usually aren't automatically retroactive.
> 3.1)I only stumbled upon the rounding DOWN bias because one babbler had 18 weeks of civil participation, but was only given credit for 10 weeks. This babbler has been a very positive participant in this forum, and has been very supportive to me as well as others. This babbler was blocked without a warning or a PBC.
That babbler had never received a warning or a PBC? And that was already at least their second block?
> 3.3) Everytime we post, you thank us for our participation.
Thank you for your participation, you're essential to the functioning of this site. :-)
Bob
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