the dave ross wrote:
I think it is very unfortunate that we allow
individuals (vandals) to have
such a huge impact on both the administrative volunteers and the general
contributing public. This whole global IP block issue is a result of yet
another attempt we have made to stem prolific vandals, and yet another
attempt which causes more collateral damage than it prevents vandalism.
Is there any data behind that? Or is it just based on the fact that
there have been more complaints about collateral damage than there has
praise for stopping vandals?
In all likelihood those who are complaining about collateral damage are
not the ones seriously affected by vandalism. Maybe it's just a
reflection that more people are affected by friendly fire than by vandals.
Ec