IMO, legal threats are attempts to stifle debate, and are rarely (if ever) backed up. In fact, most threats of legal action are not even legally actionable! I believe they should be a blockable offense as they make Wikipedia a very hostile place. Legal threats are bullying when you are losing an argument or your POV is being challenged.
I will continue to block users for making legal threats, after giving them a warning.
TBSDY
Rhobite wrote:
Wikipedia doesn't have a clear policy on the proper response to legal threats. According to [[Wikipedia:No legal threats]], legal threats against Wikipedia by editors are a violation of policy, but there does not seem to be consensus to block or ban users who engage in this practice. Nevertheless, many admins do routinely block people for making legal threats. I don't believe these blocks are justified by policy. Whether or not you believe blocking should be allowed, the policy is currently inconclusive. Maybe someone could clarify this, or if necessary, we could have a vote about it. Cross-posted to [[Village Pump (policy)]].
Rhobite