Posted by alexandra_k on November 2, 2010, at 5:38:00
In reply to Re: more blocks, posted by Dr. Bob on October 29, 2010, at 0:25:33
I've said this a few times before and this is the last time I'll say it again:
> I'd like to ask those who care about ron or twinleaf -- or object to blocks in general -- to do what they can to try to prevent more blocks.
I really don't like it when you say things like the above. It sounds to me like you are putting the sole responsibility for blocks on those who are in danger of being blocked and the community rather than facing up to the substantial role that you play in choosing to interpret posts in a certain way to justify your decision to block them.
One way in which people try and prevent more blocks is by encouraging you to consider the significant role you play and also try and encourage you to change your blocking behavior.
> Protests haven't proved all that effective at preventing blocks...
Has your asking people 'who care' about x to encourage them to apologize or rephrase been all that effective in preventing blocks?
>... and may even encourage behaviors that lead to them.
'Cause you get sh*tty?
> You have the right to protest (as long as you're civil), but if your goal is to prevent more blocks, please consider a different strategy.
Ditto.
If anything... Your blocking behavior has gotten progressively worse over the years. People are leaving because... Well, many say why they are choosing to leave. But perhaps you actually like things that way...
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