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Re: Is Babble Dying? » Lemonaide

Posted by gardenergirl on July 18, 2008, at 13:53:15

In reply to Re: Is Babble Dying? Definately, posted by Lemonaide on July 18, 2008, at 12:36:52

> Could it be that skipping along the line(by anyone) (especially since that line keeps changing) can cause one to view those who do, as getting preferred treatment?

I can certainly see that one could come to that conclusion, but I would argue that it's not a "gimmee". I don't see how one is actually receiving preferential treatment when one is not doing anything actionable. Posting within the lines is posting within the lines regardless of how close to the line one is. If something isn't actionable, where's the preferential treatment?

On the other hand, if someone in the community believes that a post is actionable, yet it is not acted upon because the admin team disagrees, there could be an increased likelihood of a perception of preferential treatment. But if that perception is based on a different or more limited (for whatever reason) understanding of the ins and outs of all the civility guidelines, how accurate is that perception of preferential treatment? Stated another way, if I were viewed as someone who receives preferential treatment from the deputies, and I never ever post anything again that is outside of the civility guidelines, how could the deputies ever "prove" or show that they are not acting preferentially? How could they "disprove" that perception? You can't prove a negative. Meh, it's rather untenable, methinks. Maybe I should just blast out something obvious or do something innocuous though outside of the rules just to give them fodder to "prove". Though I don't know if that would really alter a perception if it's strongly held by anyone. And it's neither my job nor the job of the deputies to challenge possible misperceptions of others, imo.

> I do believe John has made a valid point, some get preferred treatment it is only human nature, but sometimes it is very clear to see.

I agree that it is human nature that it's impossible to always set aside any preconceived notions, experiences with, and/or judgments about others so that one could act completley objectively and consistently in administrating this site. But so often I've seen folks object that someone did not get some kind of admin action, up to being totally outraged about it, when the post was within site guidelines. I see this especially when there is a post that is not uncivil though does seem to be one that others find upsetting, and then if subsequent replies are not within civility rules, those posts get sanctioned when the original post did not. I';ve heard that's "not fair". Well, if the original post is not uncivil, why should it be sanctioned? Why should others' behavior relate to whether or not previous behavior of another is civil or not? I don't get that.

And I'm babbling and going off on tangents again.

> I haven't noticed the preferred treatment taken place anymore, it could be that deputies we do have now are doing a good job being fair.

I agree, but I have to say, "Snort!" as well.

> In fact I would say a great job even with the odd new rules that keep appearing out of nowhere.

rut roh, I wonder if I've missed new rules. Haven't noted any in awhile.

gg


 

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