Posted by Nadezda on October 28, 2009, at 13:34:34
In reply to Re: tweet / facebook options » Nadezda, posted by henrietta on October 28, 2009, at 9:08:47
I wasn't characterizing everyone's response, but rather a general sense I had of a group dynamic. Each individual comes as it differently, and there are many individuals who have quite separate concerns.
Perhaps Babble is no longer safe for certain people. I think Bob should reconsider his changes in light of the feelings people have expressed of unsafety. However, I do detect a tone in the discussion that I find unsettling.
I hope those who read my posts will interpret the motives as benevolently as possible,, since I mean no disrespect to people who are fearful and see dangers where there may not be as many as they imagine. The fears of others is very common-- and yes-- there may be one person who will steal your car. Does that justify the rampant fear and many locking-up and gating measures that people take to protect themselves? And the atmosphere of vulnerability and suspicion that it involves? That, I suppose, is a question one could debate and consider more deeply-- but there are costs to locking up everything..
Nadezda
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