[WikiEN-l] 3RR policy proposal: No "Gotcha" rule

Fri Jun 23 05:03:11 UTC 2006

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> WP:3RR was changed (without there first being consensus) back in April so
> that reverts count towards the 3RR even if they are unrelated. This has
> resulted in some editors playing "gotcha" by invoking the 3RR without first
> giving a warning.

I'd like to propose the following exception to the 3RR policy:

Exception:

Lack of warning

A 3RR ban cannot be imposed against an editor who has not been warned that
he or she is in danger of violating the 3RR. A ban can only be imposed when
an editor violates the 3RR after receiving a warning even if he or she has
already tecnically violated the 3RR prior to receiving a warning.
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This policy is already implied on ANI:3RR which states:
"If you find yourself in a revert war, it is a good idea to ensure that the
"other side" is aware of the 3RR, especially if they are new, by leaving a
warning about WP:3RR <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WP:3RR> on their talk
page. Administrators are unlikely to block a user who has never been
warned."

Unfortunately, admins seem increasingly willing to block without regard to
warnings, a practiced that assumes bad faith.