[WikiEN-l] Improper block redux

Conrad Dunkerson conrad.dunkerson at worldnet.att.net
Mon Dec 19 09:56:44 UTC 2005


Brock Batsell wrote:

> However, I do NOT feel that it was appropriate for a single 
> administrator to block a user for four months (in fact, I couldn't find 
> any justification for blocking for WP:PA unless it places another user 
> in danger — I think we can all agree that is not the case here).

There is also a provision under 'Disruption' for blocking someone whose 
personal attacks are SO pervasive that they disrupt wikipedia. I believe 
some admins blocked Bigdaddy777 under that provision. However, that has 
a maximum duration of one month even after repeated offenses.



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