nas ral wrote:
Posting a warning on a users talk page is a good idea. It also gives the admin time to really think whether they have to block someone or not.
I don't think placing a message on a users talk page is too onerous a task for an admin to do. Much less annoying and embarassing than unblocking an editor blocked foolishly and in haste.
Also the warning should come from someone who is not a party to the dispute, and who can use a little common sense in the matter.
Ec