[WikiEN-l] London calling, etc.

[Thomas Dalton]

On 03/10/2007, Steven Walling <steven.walling at gmail.com> wrote:
> Okay, maybe I just need more coffee, but can someone explain to me why in
> god's name an indef block is the desired response to a suicide note on-wiki?

Well, once it's been confirmed as a hoax, an indef block is obviously
appropriate. Before that, I'm not so sure. I guess it helps keep
things under control by keeping everything they do on their talk page.
I think it is also our standard response when someone dies - we block
their account, since no-one should be using it any more, so anyone
using it must be up to something.