You attempted to edit, and the autoblocker got you for
an additional time
period. I have unblocked you accordingly. Note: if you do not attempt to
edit, the blocks will expire by themselves. This is in no way Fvw's fault,
but actually a feature of the MediaWiki software.
First of all, people often find out about their block through their first attempt to edit,
so this facility of the MediaWiki software should not be used to implement this policy if
it can't do so correct. Secondly, I did not attempt to edit, I followed a red link
to a user page to get to the talk page. As you know, a red link for reason makes implicit
assumptions about intent to edit. I would agree that this is not Fvw's fault, it this
were the first time this had happened, somehow I doubt that. Knowing better, he could
have set a reminder in Outlook or some other software, or perhaps turned the issue over to
a more conscientious admin. Using this type of software to implement a temporary block
for a mere 3RR violation, is analogous to using a "justice" system that ignores
the right to jury trial and the right to compel testimony under penalty of perjury to
implement drug prohibition. The system is far more abusive than the violation. Admins
should have qualms about using this broken system.
-- Silverback
-[[en:User:Bratsche|Ben]]
On 10/4/05, actionforum(a)comcast.net wrote:
The 24 hour 3RR block expired 7 hours ago and it still hasn't been
removed. If Fvw isn't going to properly implement these things, he should
leave it to more reponsible admins.
-- Silverback
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