From: Dan Grey dangrey@gmail.com
Today's blocking of an IP indefinitely for just being a clueless newbie is only the most recent example of a recently-promoted admin being too keen to block, and to block for too long.
I have raised this issue once on the Admin's noticeboard: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WP:AN#New_admins_being_over-enthusiastic_with_b...
But I also want to raise it here for any extra input, and also in the hope certain people are listening :-).
Speaking from experience, fine control on the dropdown time blocking box is sometimes elusive, and blocks that are intended for shorter periods end up as indefinite blocks.
Jay.