Posted by Racer on February 24, 2008, at 7:27:04
In reply to Re: Intimidated about posting..., posted by Dinah on February 21, 2008, at 17:06:45
Actually, I guess I wasn't clear in my first post. It's not the civility rules that I've been feeling intimidated by, although I admit I'm still learning both to control my temper on the board and the subtleties of I statements.
And I'm far too tired and half-here to try to explain what I did mean, without risking offense to others.
As far as the civility guidelines go, I find them helpful. I've learned a lot about communication which I've put to work in other areas of my life, and have found them valuable. I have also found them to offer a measure of safety, for the most part. (Not to say that I've never experienced hurt feelings, but again -- too tired to say anything about that.)
I had more to say, but I'm thinking bed is a much smarter option. I am only up because my husband turned the thermostat to about 600 degrees Fahrenheit and I woke up baking... Now I'm going to go try to sleep for a while. Half an hour before my alarm sings... Joy...
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