Sj wrote:
On Mon, 18 Oct 2004 09:28:26 -0400, Poor, Edmund W edmund.w.poor@abc.com wrote:
I would like the arbcom to apply swift and short bans. Or change the system so that any admin can apply a ban of up to 7 days, subject to arbcom review.
I just want to second the first sentence here. The social feedback resulting from frequent, reliably swift, and relatively temporary judgments, is greatly needed.
Yep. Attitude readjustment is created with *reliable* sanction, not necessarily *strong* sanction.
Danny suggested the other night that the AC be encouraged to produce some sort of initial response/ruling within a short period of time, allowing for more detailed arbitration after a few months of deliberation if necessary. This might be one way to strengthen the AC--community feedback loop.
Definitely.
- d.