Thread:Sylvandyr/@comment-5089372-20121109034204/@comment-4830404-20121110152520

Yes, that is true. Blocking is a preventative, not punitive, measure. This is why users should be given chances (whenever possible) to stop their undesirable behavior first. It's also why some actions can warrant an immediate block (going around mass-posting scams could be subject to immediate damage control, as this poses a big risk to other users).

I will try to think of a good way to reword the policies to reflect the actual intent.