IMO, legal threats are attempts to stifle debate, and are rarely (if
ever) backed up. In fact, most threats of legal action are not even
legally actionable! I believe they should be a blockable offense as they
make Wikipedia a very hostile place. Legal threats are bullying when you
are losing an argument or your POV is being challenged.
I will continue to block users for making legal threats, after giving
them a warning.
TBSDY
Rhobite wrote:
Wikipedia doesn't have a clear policy on the
proper response to legal
threats. According to [[Wikipedia:No legal threats]], legal threats
against Wikipedia by editors are a violation of policy, but there does
not seem to be consensus to block or ban users who engage in this
practice. Nevertheless, many admins do routinely block people for
making legal threats. I don't believe these blocks are justified by
policy. Whether or not you believe blocking should be allowed, the
policy is currently inconclusive. Maybe someone could clarify this, or
if necessary, we could have a vote about it. Cross-posted to [[Village
Pump (policy)]].
Rhobite