Posted by Estella on July 28, 2006, at 23:05:28
In reply to question/comment, posted by cloudydaze on July 26, 2006, at 1:42:27
> My theory is that it's rarely unawareness of what "civil" means that leads to uncivil posts. I think either (1) posters lose their cool, (2) they know they're being uncivil but feel it's justified (for example, as "tough love"), or (3) their primary intention is just to provoke.
http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/admin/20001124/msgs/490.html
> I personally feel, and have said before, that your trigger finger is a bit quick. Maybe you need to take a deep breath before you admonish folks to see if what appears to be an issue really just dies.
>After not checking in for a while, it is in fact wonderful to see a problem arise and then just die or, even better, be resolved. But I think I'd rather be too quick than not quick enough. And it's a given that I'm going to be one or the other...
http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/admin/20001124/msgs/467.html
>I agree, it's sad, but these boards can't be all things to all people. And it's not like there aren't alternative sources of support...
>Part of my idea is that if I have the hard heart, yours can all stay soft. :-)
http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/admin/20001124/msgs/91.html
>But those who contribute more may be treated more leniently, and those who contribute less, more strictly.
http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/admin/20010315/msgs/1168.html
>> I'm just curious why a 'newbie' would be treated more strict than lenient.... I mean, wouldn't you expect more from someone who's been around for awhile, knows the rules, and what kind of things that make you block people?
>That's an interesting way to look at it... I guess what it comes down to is that what's better for the community is a higher priority than what's more "fair" for individuals. Or at least that's been my philosophy so far...
poster:Estella
thread:670602
URL: http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/admin/20060622/msgs/671643.html