Posted by Dr. Bob on November 9, 2010, at 19:13:13
In reply to Re: to stumble on magic - To Bob, posted by Solstice on November 9, 2010, at 15:25:06
> It's not about stumbling along until we find magic to open somebody else's mind to convince them "I'm Right!" ... Let's dispense with stumbling along.
I wish it were so easy. :-)
> Instead of magical stumbling and mind-changing, why don't we work together to create a structure for handling inevitable incivility in a way that maximizes its decrease, and minimizes community turmoil, disruption, and pain.
It's not either-or. How do we decide what structure to create? working together = stumbling
> Suggestions have been offered by community members. Do you have any intention of addressing these things? If not, please say so... because I don't want to invest my valuable time and energy thinking about it if you have no interest. If you do - then let's get to work.
I'm addressing Health.
One poster has offered to be a volunteer civility buddy/monitor. Do other posters have any intention of taking responsibility for anything?
Bob
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backpedals well -- PartlyCloudy
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