Posted by Partlycloudy on December 8, 2008, at 15:21:27
In reply to Site guidelines, posted by Deputy Dinah on December 8, 2008, at 12:39:29
> > Also, the post to Llurpy was pretty blatant.
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> [Muffled]
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> > The ones in llurpsie's thread were the worst, vulgar, completely uncalled-for, off topic, and I thought, really disturbing.
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> [Lucie Lu]
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> One thing I've always admired about Dr. Bob and his administration of Babble is that the civility guidelines also apply to blocked posters, perhaps particularly to blocked posters (or posters who have received a PBC for a post). Admin sanctions clarify board guidelines rather publicly. It doesn't really foster a supportive environment to let more be said. In fact, it might be noted that deputies often don't respond to posts by a third party complaining about a block or PBC. This isn't because of defensiveness. It's because anything that might be said to explain our actions would not be particularly sensitive to the blocked or PBC'd poster. Posters return from blocks and PBC's (and we're glad they do). We'd like the environment to be one where they feel comfortable returning, and where shame is minimized.
>On the other hand, an administration that treats outbursts in retaliation on the boards with with just this kind of response might be viewed as condoning and even encouraging this exact type of behavior.
Just my personal and quite biased opinion, but there you have it.pc
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