Posted by jay on October 7, 2001, at 18:43:09
In reply to Safe? » jay, posted by Jane D on October 6, 2001, at 23:50:34
Well, this is still a moderated board, and due to it's nature, it has to be. I feel it is much more successful in many ways than the Usenet newsgroups. It's all about respecting others opinions, but also sticking by your own. When someone *commands* that you are completely *wrong*, that is invalidation of others feelings. I am sure we are all sensitive enough *not* to go that route, and it is a simple rule everyone can follow.
Jay
> > I just wanted to make another comment. There is *one* poster on here who seems to have no interest in being supportive, and I encourage people to speak up and even mention it to Dr. Bob if somebody is insultive and abusive. This should be a safe environment, if anything, as per the administrative guidelines.
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> Jay,
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> Only *one*? Surely you can think of more. I know I can. And I'll guaranty you that my list and yours are completely different. I imagine everyone else here could also write their own, different, list. You see where this is going, don't you? There wouldn't be anyone left after the purges were complete.
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> Seriously, I don't see where the guidelines promise you a safe environment and I don't see how they could deliver that for you and for everyone else at the same time. What you find safe someone else will probably find threatening. You might be more successful seeking your safety in a much smaller (and non-internet for Pete's sake!) community.
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> And, by the way, despite rereading the thread before posting this, I'm d****d if I can tell who you meant. (Please don't tell me.)
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> Jane
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