Like the others, I don't think this would deal with the problem effectively, for there is a simple, easy way around it: register a throwaway 'nym associated with a throwaway email account.

Also, I'm not entirely certain the current situation is any worse than others we've seen over the past few months. As tilly points out, there is a problem that needs to be dealt with. I don't think limiting AM is the right solution.

Certainly this morning's invasion was dealt with handily enough (and I thank the janitor that finished the clean-up). I can appreciate jcwren's sentiments; it's got to be getting tiresome to continually deal with some knee-biter who refuses to truly participate in the community. (Perhaps it might help to add a few more janitors, to help spread the pain?)

If there is one person responsible for the recent activities, well, I suspect that the same technology that leads to votebots and to stats could be put to detective work. While I'm not fond of knee-jerk reactions in personality voting, I fully support any well thought and well-executed effort designed to "out" the perp.

(Given that some suspect that the "PIQ" (perp in question) is at least level 6, perhaps we might consider raising the level requirement for NTC?)

Interestingly, I stumbled over a link today outlining another community's response to a similar (though complete different) series of events. It's a long article, but raises some interesting issues regarding online communities and self-moderation. (Note: bits of it may be, er, difficult for some.)

And, as an aside to the Anonymous Monk who refuses to register a 'nym due to privacy concerns, I fully appreciate the sentiment for reasons I won't detail. However, it is possible to participate more actively while protecting your privacy. Just don't leak any personal details in your posts or your home node.

--f

In reply to Re: Limit AM's Posting Rights by footpad
in thread Limit AM's Posting Rights by ar0n

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