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Subject:    [kde-promo] Re:  kdenews.org policy
From:       Neil Stevens <neil () qualityassistant ! com>
Date:       2002-10-31 4:40:02
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On Wednesday October 30, 2002 08:35, Navindra Umanee wrote:
> Neil Stevens <neil@qualityassistant.com> wrote:
> > What is the kdenews.org policy on deleting posts?
> > 
> > Is it just the whim of the admin?
> 
> No it shouldn't be, but sometimes it's a judgement call and we make
> mistakes too.  The key spirit is (from
> http://dot.kde.org/1024894942/):
> 
> "Abuse is not acceptable. Repeat offenders demonstrating malicious
> intent are not welcome and may be banned indefinitely. If you think
> you have been unfairly treated, you are welcome to write us."
> 
> If you have any suggestions on improving this policy, let me know.

Well, it sounds reasonable, but there's just one problem:  Once one admin 
decides to *delete* a post, no appeals would allow its reinstatement, as 
it's just *gone*.  And technically this is bad, as child replies don't get 
reparented.

> One thing that has been brought up is that we should build explicit
> troll moderation into the system so that moderation handling is made
> more consistent.  This is doable on a technical level.

Interesting.  Would this involve moderation by admins or users?

- -- 
Neil Stevens - neil@qualityassistant.com
"The nearest I can make it out, 'Love your Enemies' means, 'Hate your
Friends'." - Benjamin Franklin
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