Posted by test 9 on January 8, 2008, at 23:45:59
In reply to Re: the post » Dr. Bob, posted by SLS on January 7, 2008, at 18:39:24
> I guess the reason I was so taken back by the PBC is that I had no intention to direct the comment towards anyone in particular - PB or otherwise. Civil or not, it is an observation of mine that the things I described are to be found in society.
Just to be clear, I didn't mean to imply anything about intention.
Hmm, specifying "in society" might've helped keep people here from thinking it applied to them.
> You know, I don't even know who it is who might have taken my statements as a personal attack.
Just to be clear, they might have felt accused without thinking you had them personally in mind.
> I like the exercise in civility that can be practiced here. It is one of the things that I consider a most important learning experience. It is far more important to me to learn civility rather than continue to be defensive against criticism.
I very much appreciate your seeing this as a learning experience.
Bob
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