Posted by Larry Hoover on October 22, 2003, at 21:00:40
In reply to Re: blocked for 9 weeks » gabbix2, posted by Dr. Bob on October 9, 2003, at 19:44:35
> > a person ... told bold faced lies
> >
> > someone who has been abusive and threatening.
>
> Please don't post anything that could lead others to feel accused. The last time you were blocked, it was for 3 weeks, so this time, it's for 9.
>
> BobDr. Bob, I am baffled by your position here. I can see that others are, too. Could you step out from behind the curtain for a moment, please, and give a little insight here?
No one was mentioned by name. How could anyone feel accused?
Is a statement like "I know that (situation X) is false" an acceptable alternative to describing the situation as lying?
Would posting a copy of the hypothetical email (edited to block unacceptable language) itself be seen as uncivil?
My gut reaction is that people want to feel safe, and your intent is to keep things emotionally safe, but there is a lack of congruence between the concepts. People are not feeling safe, and when they try to discuss it, they get banned. It's not working.
Lar
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