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In my short time here I've noticed two blocks, one with an accompanying IP block.  I understand that IP blocks are good site policy for persistent vandals, but absent a showing that the targeted vandal is in fact a persistent, repeat offender, is there any reason to block permanently, other than to suppress dissent?  Isn't it conceivable that you just blocked a public computer, or a public WiFi net, meaning now legitimate users can't visit?  Seems to me like a poor compromise between security and freedom.-[[User:PhoenixWright|PhoenixWright]] 14:07, 3 March 2008 (EST)

In my short time here I've noticed two blocks, one with an accompanying IP block.  I understand that IP blocks are good site policy for persistent vandals, but absent a showing that the targeted vandal is in fact a persistent, repeat offender, is there any reason to block permanently, other than to suppress dissent?  Isn't it conceivable that you just blocked a public computer, or a public WiFi net, meaning now legitimate users can't visit?  Seems to me like a poor compromise between security and freedom.-[[User:PhoenixWright|PhoenixWright]] 14:07, 3 March 2008 (EST)

:Hmmm, I appreciate your reasons, although I continue to think they're overbroad.  I guess we disagree, but you're free to run your own site (into the ground...?).  Further, I did not appreciate the [http://www.conservapedia.com/index.php?title=User_talk%3APhoenixWright&diff=397970&oldid=397934 threatening tone, here.]  In fact, I think it's counterproductive.  I was not aware that wikis were autocracies.  My experience at (dare I say it? - Wikipedia) was different.  I see you're different from them, though, in many significant ways, this not the least.  Cheers nonetheless.-[[User:PhoenixWright|PhoenixWright]] 22:19, 3 March 2008 (EST)

:Hmmm, I appreciate your reasons, although I continue to think they're overbroad.  I guess we disagree, but you're free to run your own site (into the ground...?).  Further, I did not appreciate the [http://www.conservapedia.com/index.php?title=User_talk%3APhoenixWright&diff=397970&oldid=397934 threatening tone, here.]  In fact, I think it's counterproductive.  I was not aware that wikis were autocracies.  My experience at (dare I say it? - Wikipedia) was different.  I see you're different from them, though, in many significant ways, this not the least.  Cheers nonetheless.-[[User:PhoenixWright|PhoenixWright]] 22:19, 3 March 2008 (EST)