On 6/14/08, White Cat wikipedia.kawaii.neko@gmail.com wrote:
I'd oppose this.
If someone isn't able to voluntarily leave a topic alone, he or she shouldn't be welcome on the entire project. The idea of topic bans is rehabilitation not punishment. Topic bans are generally enacted to people who are well-intended (or so we assume per AGF) and very motivated in contributing to that topic in a manner that is not acceptable.
In addition, adding too much handicap to an account promotes sockpuppetry. We should be promoting honesty and mutual respect not cunning ways to avoid sanctions.
I agree with Cool Cat and Greg on this. It's the Garden of Eden metaphor all over again. Removing free will makes it impossible to evaluate judgment or know whether "rehabilitation" is a realistic goal.
—C.W.