Posted by Dinah on August 4, 2002, at 23:17:17
> > Hope the rest of us aren't dumb, mean, and heartless.
> >
> > You can make a statement by leaving in protest but you can't make a difference.
>
> Your first sentence was fine, but I'm afraid your second could lead others to feel put down, so I'm going to block you from posting for a week.
>
> BobDr. Bob, You say Phil's first sentence was fine, but that his second might lead to others feeling put down.
I think one of us is misinterpreting his second sentence. I'm perfectly willing to admit it's me, but could you perhaps clarify who could feel put down by that statement and why? (If it's possible without making a bigger mess, of course.)
I took his second sentence to be a general inspirational sort of thing. That there were those who left to make a philosophical statement, and those who stayed behind to try to make a difference here on this board. Perhaps a slight value judgement, but nothing that would on its face appear a blockable offense.
Those of us who are trying to make a difference could use a bit of rallying about now, you know. And Phil really has been trying to make a positive difference around here, along with many others. Or so it appears to me...
If I missed the subtleties involved, I apologize. And I certainly don't want to get you involved in another controversy re. blocking. I've felt nothing but the greatest sympathy for you lately.
I just want to clarify what constitutes a violation of policy.
Dinah
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