Posted by 10derHeart on February 12, 2006, at 16:40:49
In reply to Re: pbc on political » James K, posted by zeugma on February 12, 2006, at 16:14:49
Hey James,
I must admit, I didn't really understand that one either. And in Dr. Bob's defense, I usually do understand (although it sometimes takes multiple readings and/or some explanation) the vast majority of his PBCs (or PRS, in this case). I wonder if...perhaps he didn't use the customary "civil" because your comment was....let's say *mild* and he only felt a slight reminder was necessary. Speculation by me.
IMO, your comment was fine. Must be a matter of interpretation to see it as possibly insensitive or disrespectful. As you mentioned, gromit's (I think?) response in that thread seemed much more pointed...perhaps some could even argue sarcastic..("sharing the same brain") yet it stood with no comment...? I think Dr. B. usually is fairly strict about other posters not restating something he's just issued a warning about, so this was different. Yup. It baffled me, too.
But, I do believe choosing when and how to apply the civility rules here can be far more of an art than a science.
And that Dr. Bob and the deputies do the best they can, which could include missing things sometimes.
And that Politics is a particularly thorny area.Just wanted to let you know, James.
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