Posted by Ame Sans Vie on August 5, 2003, at 12:23:35
In reply to Re: Hey Doc Bob, remember me... a few ??'s... » kid a, posted by Larry Hoover on August 5, 2003, at 8:18:04
> > What happens, and I think this might be purposefull, is that eventually the bad elements just go away, frustrated, (that's what happened to me) and the civility level is softened out to a nice soothing pap, suitable for ages 8 to 80...
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> Perfect. I have experienced the unbridled assaults of unmoderated forums a number of times. If Babble goes that road, I'll be gone in a flash. I'm here because of the civility.I couldn't agree with you more--I wouldn't have been a regular poster here for the past nine months had it not been for Bob's wonderful civility guidelines.
> > A lot of times people are not civil, it is in our nature, but most of the time, we shake hands and continue on the next day... that's part of being a responsible adult.
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> No, a responsible adult takes pains to avoid offense to others. You're focussing only on the perpetrators' experience. The victims of verbal assaults are presumably in just as much pain as are the perpetrators.Once again, *je suis d'accord*. :-)
> > I think you are taking a very Szasz (Thomas), like stance on this board in that rather than protecting the patients who may need the most help, you protect those who make the least waves. By distancing yourself, other than the father figure who delights in praise, you become this mythical Moloch the heavy judger of men.
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> Somebody has to apply the rules of conduct that each of explicitly accepted at sign-up. What you're implying is like blaming the police for getting arrested when you know you've robbed a bank.
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> And, quite contrary to your opinion here, I believe that Bob is protecting those most in need of protection, those that are quiet, and who do not project their pain onto others.And *again*, agreed.
> > instead of being compassionate to someone who is obviously in need of a peer group, the heavy hand comes down again and you double the sentence per you usual mandatory minium statute.
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> As explicitly described in FAQ. The responsibility lies with the poster. Period.Period.
poster:Ame Sans Vie
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