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Michele T. - Apr 14, 2003 9:38:29 am PDT #9717 of 10001

with a gleam in my eye, and an almost airtight alibi

I agree with Jim (hi, Jim! don't I get e-mail? I can disagree with you if you like...) and with PaulJ and askye.

A) it's not a big deal and B) it's being made into a big deal because people are hesitant to use the moderation system currently in effect. Therefore, it all gets talked out endlessly HERE, and turned in to far too big a deal.

Lyra Jane - Apr 14, 2003 9:46:21 am PDT #9718 of 10001

Up with the sun

How long is long enough to wait when you know that the unofficial notice/intervention has done as much good as pissing into the wind?

I would say a week.

Who's working on the boilerplate warning test? My proposal was just a quick draft -- I know there are people way better at that than I am.

askye - Apr 14, 2003 9:49:46 am PDT #9719 of 10001

Thrive to spite them

Michele, I'm confused on what points do you agree with Jim and what points do you agree with me?

Jim thinks we should just ignore her but let her stay.

I think we should issue a formal warning and if she continues her behaviour then supsend her.

Also I'm confused by the concept of "she can't seem to follow the rules but we should let her stay anyway."

Jesse - Apr 14, 2003 9:52:12 am PDT #9720 of 10001

Sometimes I trip on how happy we could be.

Also I'm confused by the concept of "she can't seem to follow the rules but we should let her stay anyway."

Me too.

Jessica - Apr 14, 2003 9:54:11 am PDT #9721 of 10001

And then Ortus came and said "It's Ortin' time" and they all Orted off into the sunset

Me three, but I don't think a week is too long to wait. (I kind of wish there weren't two new eps this week because of it, but, eh, timing.)

Jim - Apr 14, 2003 9:56:44 am PDT #9722 of 10001

Ficht nicht mit Der Raketemensch!

Misha - You have no email address! Plus I doubt you need me to point out the obvious.

Katie M - Apr 14, 2003 9:57:00 am PDT #9723 of 10001

I was charmed (albeit somewhat perplexed) by the fannish sensibility of many of the music choices -- it's like the director was trying to vid Canada. --loligo on the Olympic Opening Ceremonies

Also I'm confused by the concept of "she can't seem to follow the rules but we should let her stay anyway."

I think there's some disagreement as to whether "she's mostly incoherent" counts as following the rules or not. Some people clearly think that's a suspendable/bannable offense, while others don't.

Dana - Apr 14, 2003 9:58:55 am PDT #9724 of 10001

"I'm useless alone." // "We're all useless alone. It's a good thing you're not alone."

How about the fact that she's serial posting like it's going out of style in several different threads?

Lyra Jane - Apr 14, 2003 9:59:22 am PDT #9725 of 10001

Up with the sun

I agree the incoherence/serial posting is irritating, but I'm not sure we can warn or ban someone just for being annoying, as it doesn't break any specific rules.

Katie M - Apr 14, 2003 10:00:36 am PDT #9726 of 10001

I was charmed (albeit somewhat perplexed) by the fannish sensibility of many of the music choices -- it's like the director was trying to vid Canada. --loligo on the Olympic Opening Ceremonies

I'm not arguing either way, just pointing out that there's a difference of opinion on the question that might not be completely evident.

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