[WikiEN-l] Fvw's abuse of admin powers

Wed Oct 5 04:07:22 UTC 2005

> You attempted to edit, and the autoblocker got you for an additional time 
> period. I have unblocked you accordingly. Note: if you do not attempt to 
> edit, the blocks will expire by themselves. This is in no way Fvw's fault, 
> but actually a feature of the MediaWiki software. 

First of all, people often find out about their block through their first attempt to edit, so this facility of the MediaWiki software should not be used to implement this policy if it can't do so correct.  Secondly, I did not attempt to edit,  I followed a red link to a user page to get to the talk page.  As you know, a red link for reason makes implicit assumptions about intent to edit.  I would agree that this is not Fvw's fault, it this were the first time this had happened, somehow I doubt that.  Knowing better, he could have set a reminder in Outlook or some other software, or perhaps turned the issue over to a more conscientious admin.  Using this type of software to implement a temporary block for a mere 3RR violation, is analogous to using a "justice" system that ignores the right to jury trial and the right to compel testimony under penalty of perjury to implement drug prohibition.  The system is far more abusive than the violation.  Admins should have qualms about using this broken system.
                       -- Silverback
 
> -[[en:User:Bratsche|Ben]] 
> On 10/4/05, actionforum at comcast.net wrote: 
> > 
> > The 24 hour 3RR block expired 7 hours ago and it still hasn't been 
> > removed. If Fvw isn't going to properly implement these things, he should 
> > leave it to more reponsible admins. 
> > -- Silverback 
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