Posted by phoenix1 on February 23, 2008, at 12:48:05
In reply to Re: blocked for 1 week » Phoenix1, posted by Deputy 10derHeart on February 14, 2008, at 18:34:15
I wanted to apologize to anyone that might have been offended by my post. I was obviously feeling angry and didn't think carefully before I posted. I understand that civility rules apply especially stringently to comments made about blocked posters because they have no ability to respond, but are still essentially considered a part of the community. I will avoid posting on political and administrative matters like this in the future, unless I have something civil and constructive to say. I have to say that this was the first time that I have been blocked, and I can now understand the pervasive "Fear of posting" that is being dicussed on this board. I'm not going to get a civility buddy. I will just try to avoid topics that make me feel upset or angry. Why debate or defend if civil language doesn't allow you to do this effectively, right?
Anyways, I do apologize for any offense my post may have caused.
Phoenix1
> >the posts have been clearly uncivil.
> >this person needs to work on civility skills
> >a totally unnecessary, accusatory, and angry post that was clearly intended to hurt feelings.
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> Please don't post anything that could lead others to feel accused or put down.
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> Since you've been warned recently, and also given a demonstration of a rephrase using "I" statements on this board, I am going to block you from posting for one week.
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> Simply placing the words "I feel" in front of statements that go on to negatively characterize posts or posters, or could lead them to feel accused or put down, does not meet the civility standard here. "I" statements that are okay are ones about *your* feelings, such as, "I felt upset when I read that," as opposed to, "I feel your posts are uncivil." It helps some people to ask another Babbler to be a 'civility buddy' and look over your posts before you submit them.
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> If you or others have questions about this or about posting policies in general, or are interested in alternative ways of expressing yourself, please see the FAQ: http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/faq.html#civil
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> Follow-ups regarding these issues should be directed to Admin and should of course be civil.
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> Dr. Bob has oversight over deputy decisions, and he may choose a different action.
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> -- 10derHeart, acting as deputy for Dr. Bob
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