Posted by concerned on December 10, 2000, at 20:18:40
In reply to Hard hearted labeling , posted by concerned on December 10, 2000, at 16:41:04
No matter how clearly the point is made, some regular users of the site will no doubt defend the status quo and respond with hostility.
The concerns expressed were that, in a society where cultural values have been imposed, more broad and diverse sets of standards still survive. People who embrace civil standards apart from the imposed standard are hurt by those of the dominant culture who chronically refer to all other standards as uncivilized.
In its present configuration, the board is as open a publication as a magazine on a news stand. My suggestion is for portal software that will explain that a narrow, personal and subjective standard is in force here. Such a software might help to prevent a Werther Effect event triggered by a moderator's repeated imposition of his personal values in the name of civility. The concern has little to do with my preferences but rather develops from witnessing frequent and repeated exclusion of people who attempt to participate in the discussion.
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