Posted by Racer on December 6, 2002, at 4:53:11
In reply to Re: your ideas... » Miller, posted by IsoM on December 6, 2002, at 1:27:23
I think -- at least, I hope -- that the post you're responding to was written at least in part as a DIScouragement to tina. Kinda like the way I posted the same sorts of statements some of us have made at various times about life -- only changed to more trivial issues.
At any rate, self censorship can be a good thing or a bad thing or an impossible thing. Self censorship because you're aware that what you really want to say could be hurtful to another, or could be more than they can take in at the time -- that's good self-censorship.
Self censorship because you're afraid that what you want to say is so terrible, and marks you forever as the total loser you think you are -- that's bad SC.
SC because you're afraid someone else will attack you for what you truly believe you should say -- that's bad SC.
And SC that's impossible because you're simply too sick to avoid saying whatever comes into your head -- well, that's why some people need support, right?
So, for whatever reasons Miller posted that message -- which I took as legitimate thoughts on how to be supportive while also displaying a warped mind (my own favorite kind -- Star Trek watcher warped, not stalking William Shatner warped) -- if the idea of support was there, it shouldn't have to match anyone else's to be posted.
'Course, while I may not agree with what you say, I'll still defend your right to say it freely.
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