Posted by pegasus on September 21, 2007, at 9:43:57
In reply to Re: huh? honest question?, posted by Deputy Racer on September 20, 2007, at 22:54:38
> > would it be fair to say that *i* feel attacked on occasion this is why *i* feel like i don't fit in...
> In response to your question, though, the answer is no. Saying "I feel attacked" implies that there was an attacker, which violates the civility guidelines. That's a topic which has come up before regarding "I Statements."
>
Whoa, really? I thought Dory's restatement sounded good. If she says she felt attacked, that doesn't necessarily imply that anyone was intending to attack. Isn't that right? So, what would be ok here? Would something like this be ok:I feel defensive when I read some posts, as if I am being attacked.
OR
When I read some posts, I think that people feel hostile toward me and/or the board.
OR
I have negative reactions to some statements that are considered civil, and then I feel like I don't fit in.
Sorry, just trying to understand. I thought I had this thing down.
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