Posted by alexandra_k on December 22, 2005, at 20:29:09
In reply to Re: Please be sensitive, posted by syntheticsoul on December 22, 2005, at 20:22:09
> I think it might be advisable to simply ask users to not post links to other sites, period.
what about amazon books?
or an encyclopedia to look something up?
what if i find a cool little something on trade me?
how about links to articles relevant to therapy / medication?i think that posting links to sites is a good thing...
generally speaking...
its one of the terrific things baout the net.
if i make a controversial claim...
i can reference online sources (if i can find them...)> The reality is that there is precious little that doesn't cause people to be offended anymore.
yeah. hard judgement call to make... there is some stuff on that in the FAQ. I recently read through the FAQ again and I was suprised at how much had escaped my attention on earlier readings... It can be hard to figure. But somethings... Are more likely to produce hurt / offence than others.
I'm not sure it is possible to draw a hard line around civiltiy (or to develop an algorithm for making determinations) I'm not sure...
> Something as simple as the word "Christmas" has caused lawsuits and hurt feelings, and if the goal is not offend anyone, it’s probably better to draw a firm line. My personal opinions aside, this is what I would do.
? How do you mean a 'firm' line?
I think 'christmas' is probably okay...
saying people are (something derogatory) for celebrating / not celebrating on the other hand...
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