--- artslave artslave@usa.net wrote:
I've subscribed to the mailing list and looked through the archives, and looked over the admin guidelines. Like others, I'm hesitant about banning IPs -- I'll follow more experienced admins' lead on that front, but I'll keep my eyes open for other opportunities to help.
Thanks again! Catherine
Hi Catherine...
I hardly dare to ask, I have been sorry so many times because of misleading pseudos... Are you really a woman ? (if this question is not considered too personal ?)
As for banning people (blocking IP and banning people is not exactly the same notion), you may just do as others do, just don't ban if you don't feel confortable to do so. It is not a requirement at all.
You may follow other more gentle ways to help with very annoying users, rather than just "banning" them by a crude block.
I highly recommand reading the inspiring
http://meta.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bans
http://meta.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bans_and_blocks
and http://meta.wikipedia.org/wiki/WikipediAhimsa
and to lay out any thoughts there
anthere
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