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perlpolicy: update policy in accordance with recent moderator discussions
Substantive changes:
Firstly, as promised earlier, we have clarified that, by forwarding a
message to the list, the sender takes responsibility for the content of the
message in question.
Secondly, we have changed the policy regarding ban lengths. Previously,
third or subsequent instances of unacceptable behaviour resulted in a ban
twice the length of the person's previous ban. Under the new policy, a third
instance of unacceptable behaviour results in a further warning, and a
fourth instance results in a ban of indefinite length.
Our rationale is that temporary bans are for the offender: to give them the
opportunity to change their behaviour in a way that aligns with our
community expectations. However, if the person in question fails to take
advantage of that opportunity, our focus must shift to the community: we aim
to protect other list members from having to bear the burden of unacceptable
behaviour.
Finally, we welcome Karen Etheridge and Todd Rinaldo as additional
moderators. I'd like to offer both Karen and Todd my personal thanks for
agreeing to serve.