I'm from the German section and can confirm that the recent clown show has happened where a Newbie was indeed threatened in our local board (the topic can be seen in Reputation but it's somehow a shitshow 
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Thanks for NeuroticFish for bringing it up here.
In my opinion, there are 2 solutions:
1. Add it to the rules and enforce it, that such posts will be deleted.
2. Basically, what Lucius suggested:
Since we know these are empty threats, new users need to be explained that banning is not something anyone can do, and then these bullies need to be left with neutral feedback. Anything more than that is not worth any drama and time.
I agree here.
Leave a neutral feedback to the offender and discourage his behaviour by addressing his misbehaviour. That should be sufficient to protect Newbies, make them feel safe and send a cleaer message to the offener. In addition we can distrust (~) the offender.
Could be added as a DT Standard because without Newbies, its getting difficult and there's just no benefit, when (contributing) Newbies are scared away.
That solution would be easy and without creating much trouble while still sending a clear message.
)Thanks for NeuroticFish for bringing it up here.
In my opinion, there are 2 solutions:
1. Add it to the rules and enforce it, that such posts will be deleted.
2. Basically, what Lucius suggested:
If an user threatens another user (especially a rather new account) with getting him banned... is that OK? Or, better asked, should we do anything about it? (report or anything). Is a new (unofficial) rule needed?
Since we know these are empty threats, new users need to be explained that banning is not something anyone can do, and then these bullies need to be left with neutral feedback. Anything more than that is not worth any drama and time.
Leave a neutral feedback to the offender and discourage his behaviour by addressing his misbehaviour. That should be sufficient to protect Newbies, make them feel safe and send a cleaer message to the offener. In addition we can distrust (~) the offender.
Could be added as a DT Standard because without Newbies, its getting difficult and there's just no benefit, when (contributing) Newbies are scared away.
That solution would be easy and without creating much trouble while still sending a clear message.