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In lugnet.off-topic.debate, Kevin Blocksidge wrote:
> In lugnet.off-topic.debate, Dave Schuler wrote:
> > In lugnet.off-topic.debate, Kevin Blocksidge wrote:
> >
> > > I think that the point Suz was trying to make is that often Lar is right.
> > > Lar sees a problem, he doesn't stay quiet and live with it. He tried to fix
> > > the problem. In this case, he used something like civil disobedience to
> > > make a point.
> >
> > But the disobedient civilian must accept the price for his disobedience,
> > otherwise it's just posturing like a rhinoceros. In the same way that a
> > journalist should be willing to go to jail to protect his treasonous source, a
> > Bricklink customer should be willing to accept the ban if he willingly violates
> > the TOS on principle.
>
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> I am not sure, but I haven't seen anything from Lar saying that he is mad or
> thinks he was treated unjust. If he has, I'll have to rethink my position
>
> > > It's not because it is "The Great Lar++", it is because Larry is consistently
> > > acting in the best interest of the community. If he didn't often point out
> > > problems and than help fix him, he wouldn't be "The Great Lar++".
> > >
> > > His history shows that people should consider what he says, not ban him for
> > > insubordination.
> >
> > As I read the thread-tree on Bricklink, he was banned for willful violation of
> > the TOS, in which case the ban is appropriate. As has been pointed out
> > elsewhere, Lar has vocally supported the banning of TOS-violators, and he's
> > endorsed elaborate ceremonies of capitulation to reinstate those violators.
> > Therefore he should certainly be held to that same standard.
>
> I agree, he was rightfully banned, no argueing there. But on the other hand,
> the rules themselves should be changed (ie: continuous stock)
He changed the wording from TOS violation, to non-TOS violation.
So why was he banned?
-Rob.
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