--- artslave <artslave(a)usa.net> wrote:
I've subscribed to the mailing list and looked
through the archives, and
looked over the admin guidelines. Like others, I'm
hesitant about banning
IPs -- I'll follow more experienced admins' lead on
that front, but I'll
keep my eyes open for other opportunities to help.
Thanks again!
Catherine
Hi Catherine...
I hardly dare to ask, I have been sorry so many times
because of misleading pseudos...
Are you really a woman ? (if this question is not
considered too personal ?)
As for banning people (blocking IP and banning people
is not exactly the same notion), you may just do as
others do, just don't ban if you don't feel
confortable to do so. It is not a requirement at all.
You may follow other more gentle ways to help with
very annoying users, rather than just "banning" them
by a crude block.
I highly recommand reading the inspiring
http://meta.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bans
http://meta.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bans_and_blocks
and
http://meta.wikipedia.org/wiki/WikipediAhimsa
and to lay out any thoughts there
anthere
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