The result of the debate was no consensus. It's clear that many folks have valid concerns regarding the current functionality of the username blocking process in general, and RFCN in particular. From the discussion below, it is not at all clear whether closing that forum would alleviate or complicate the process. One point on which there is general agreement: the initial suggestion that controversial cases are better handled by AN/I has been rejected, given concerns that such cases would flood the board. The consensus below is that this area of policy is more than ripe for innovation; but, a shutdown is a "shot in the dark" without community support at this time. Xoloz 21:04, 20 October 2007 (UTC)