[Foundation-l] Global blocking needs to be halted for now

[Ray Saintonge]

Alex wrote:
> the dave ross wrote:
>   
>> I think it is very unfortunate that we allow individuals (vandals) to have
>> such a huge impact on both the administrative volunteers and the general
>> contributing public.  This whole global IP block issue is a result of yet
>> another attempt we have made to stem prolific vandals, and yet another
>> attempt which causes more collateral damage than it prevents vandalism.
>>     
> Is there any data behind that? Or is it just based on the fact that
> there have been more complaints about collateral damage than there has
> praise for stopping vandals?
>
>   
In all likelihood those who are complaining about collateral damage are 
not the ones seriously affected by vandalism.  Maybe it's just a 
reflection that more people are affected by friendly fire than by vandals.

Ec