On 6/14/08, White Cat <wikipedia.kawaii.neko(a)gmail.com> wrote:
I'd oppose this.
If someone isn't able to voluntarily leave a topic alone, he or she
shouldn't be welcome on the entire project. The idea of topic bans is
rehabilitation not punishment. Topic bans are generally enacted to people
who are well-intended (or so we assume per AGF) and very motivated in
contributing to that topic in a manner that is not acceptable.
In addition, adding too much handicap to an account promotes sockpuppetry.
We should be promoting honesty and mutual respect not cunning ways to avoid
sanctions.
I agree with Cool Cat and Greg on this. It's the Garden of Eden
metaphor all over again. Removing free will makes it impossible to
evaluate judgment or know whether "rehabilitation" is a realistic
goal.
—C.W.