Posted by gardenergirl on October 3, 2006, at 14:21:46
In reply to Re: untrue religions » Dinah, posted by SLS on October 3, 2006, at 9:47:58
> doubt we will see a rescinding of the block. I wish the length were reduced, though.
>I think this points to how jarring it can be when the length of a block doesn't seem to fit the perceived "severity" of the behavior.
Part of me agrees that consequences should feel like they "fit the crime" (Not saying that any crimes have been committed). On the other hand, I think that it's also important to factor in when there is a history of repeated behavior leading to administrative actions. When someone has received multiple PBC's, please rephrases, and blocks throughout their time on Babble, I think that should be considered when determining length of a block.
But as muffled pointed out earlier, that aspect is not always readily apparent. So I think we try to make sense of things as best we can with the info we have available. And by what "feels right". I can see why this block length might not "feel right"
No answers here, just an observation of some of the factors in play...
gg
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