[WikiEN-l] Re: Are legal threats blockable offenses?

[csherlock at ljh.com.au]

IMO, legal threats are attempts to stifle debate, and are rarely (if 
ever) backed up. In fact, most threats of legal action are not even 
legally actionable! I believe they should be a blockable offense as they 
make Wikipedia a very hostile place. Legal threats are bullying when you 
are losing an argument or your POV is being challenged.

I will continue to block users for making legal threats, after giving 
them a warning.

TBSDY

Rhobite wrote:
> Wikipedia doesn't have a clear policy on the proper response to legal
> threats. According to [[Wikipedia:No legal threats]], legal threats
> against Wikipedia by editors are a violation of policy, but there does
> not seem to be consensus to block or ban users who engage in this
> practice. Nevertheless, many admins do routinely block people for
> making legal threats. I don't believe these blocks are justified by
> policy. Whether or not you believe blocking should be allowed, the
> policy is currently inconclusive. Maybe someone could clarify this, or
> if necessary, we could have a vote about it. Cross-posted to [[Village
> Pump (policy)]].
> 
> Rhobite