Posted by Dr. Bob on September 12, 2002, at 16:40:29
In reply to Re: please be civil » Dr. Bob, posted by mist on September 12, 2002, at 10:39:07
> >Safety is important here.
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> Safety or civility?Both. If it's civil here, that makes it more safe.
> There are some sites that are designated "safe" for people who get triggered by certain topics of conversation or words (including the content of creative works, I presume). Those sites are very restricted for that reason and are clearly labeled as such. Is this one of those sites? If it is, that—and the restrictions imposed because of it—should be openly explained here. So members can know what they're getting into when they post. Because the issue of 'safety' goes beyond issues of civility. For example, if someone has a phobia about dogs, say, because they were bitten by one as a kid, is it uncivil for others to mention dogs in their posts here?
This site has a general audience, so the civility guidelines are general, too. If someone needs to be sure dogs won't be mentioned, they'd need to find a site with more specific safety guidelines.
Bob
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