[WikiEN-l] Definition of 'near-revert'? was Illegitimate block.

[Ray Saintonge]

nas ral wrote:

> Posting a warning on a users talk page is a good idea. It also gives 
> the admin time to really think whether they have to block someone or not.
>
> I don't think placing a message on a users talk page is too onerous a 
> task for an admin to do. Much less annoying and embarassing than 
> unblocking an editor blocked foolishly and in haste. 

Also the warning should come from someone who is not a party to the 
dispute, and who can use a little common sense in the matter.

Ec