Posted by name on January 24, 2001, at 19:14:01
In reply to Re: The worst of Both Worlds., posted by Noa on January 24, 2001, at 12:49:49
> I am not sure if I fully understand Name's comments in this thread,
That is understandable. I don't think that is a question of my grasp on reality, but rather speaks of different perspectives, and different ways people recognize and express concerns.
> but I don't believe that most people's responses to Vesper were uncaring. I am aware that a few were angry and perhaps harsh...
I recall mostly concerned responses, too, though uncaring responses, and character attacks are not uncommon on Internet bulliten boards, even when there is an effort to maintain a supportive environment.
My comments in this thread have consistently included assertions that I do not speak directly to Vesper's situation, but to that situation apparently as used as an example in another publication. My concern stems from the widely recognized lack of a hierarchy of credibility in on-line publications.
The situation described is an example of one in which a third party was reportedly involved in violence. Third party's interests are sometimes not represented on the board, and those parties might be effected by responses offered here to a person who posted a selective or inaccurate version of their circumstances.
>It was scary stuff, and really stirred people up.
That is my perspective, expressed very well. My concern is for the results that occur outside the scope of this sometimes scarry and stirring dialogue. I believe that is a realistic concern.
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