2008/12/9 Gregory Maxwell gmaxwell@gmail.com:
I doubt it. It wouldn't be good for their mission: Most things they block will probably never fight back even if they knew of the block, and most won't ever know. Unblocking us presents little danger in setting a precedent against the IWF's interests, unless there are immediate plans for the IWF become much more expansive in what they block. As it stands this battle endangers their core mission. They would be wise to back off.
Their core mission is to prevent their role being taken over by a government body. Back down in this case and there is a risk it will be used against them. The overrun could be due to unfamiliarity with the appeal procedures (which at best have only previously existed on paper). More worryingly it could be that they are currently stuck between the problems that kick in if they don't pull the block and the police not shifting their advice.