11-02-2004, 08:23 PM
I'm amazed that we're still talking about him.
As for telling someone he would send them a razor that can be seen as offensive but he didn't threaten anyone nor call them names. It was merely a suggestion that if the person was interested in self-termination that he would provide a means. I'm not saying it is polite but it is within the rules. BE did an excellent job of walking that fine line for a while... then he got too bold and has been gone...
With the current policies, crate would have been banned in a hurry. Many of his comments were clear breaches of acceptable behaviour.
I am thinking that just continuing the three day bans is a good idea. It's long enough to make someone know they've been punished but gives them the chance to come back and redeem themselves.
As for the flame war section... I don't think it's a good idea. There isn't a clear majority that wants it (unlike people who aren't happy about Vicious being banned). I think it's more important that we learn to deal with our issues with each other in a civilized manner as opposed to blowing up at each other.
As for telling someone he would send them a razor that can be seen as offensive but he didn't threaten anyone nor call them names. It was merely a suggestion that if the person was interested in self-termination that he would provide a means. I'm not saying it is polite but it is within the rules. BE did an excellent job of walking that fine line for a while... then he got too bold and has been gone...
With the current policies, crate would have been banned in a hurry. Many of his comments were clear breaches of acceptable behaviour.
I am thinking that just continuing the three day bans is a good idea. It's long enough to make someone know they've been punished but gives them the chance to come back and redeem themselves.
As for the flame war section... I don't think it's a good idea. There isn't a clear majority that wants it (unlike people who aren't happy about Vicious being banned). I think it's more important that we learn to deal with our issues with each other in a civilized manner as opposed to blowing up at each other.
Gullible isn't in the dictionary.