Posted by Dr. Bob on December 15, 2001, at 13:09:50
In reply to Re: exactly how redirect works » Dr. Bob, posted by JahL on December 13, 2001, at 18:53:42
> I actually understood how redirect essentially works. If I didn't I'm not sure yr description would've helped :-)
I know, I know. :-)
> >You wouldn't have to participate in any discussion there.
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> You say that but by making my comments to an individual the basis of a discussion, you put me in a position where I am obliged to answer any responses to them.I disagree. You could just let it go. And shouldn't be pressured to reply, either.
> I think yr policy should remain discretionary. If you have just a couple of established posters who know the rules but briefly get sidetracked, then it seems a bit authoritarian to automatically redirect and therefore repost their comments. To briefly sound like those I criticise, you would be in danger of disempowering posters (by removing their choice of which board they post to). In such a case far better to just say to the posters concerned, "would you like to continue this on PSB?".
OK, good point. I think of 2a as doing a little extra to help, but maybe I shouldn't assume that those involved want that "help". Which would be fine, 2b is of course easier for me.
> The original post on that thread actually requested that there be no 'debate' as such (that actually referred to opiates but applies equally to this).
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> Ultimately it's no big deal tho'.Well, feedback is helpful to me, thanks. I'm glad it's not a big deal. If it is, remember, you're under no obligation to reply to this. :-)
Bob
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