Posted by Noa on January 16, 2003, at 20:27:11
In reply to Re: where to draw the line » Dr. Bob, posted by OddipusRex on January 16, 2003, at 19:59:56
>>So that's an argument for more rephrasing and less blocking...<<
No and yes, I guess would be my opinion.
I think that the first line of action would be one of education--point out that a remark is seen as offensive, ask the poster to leave those kinds of comments out.
Rephrasing? It depends what you are referring to here. Perhaps to rephrase, but not in the way you proposed earlier in this thread, to which I had objected--which seemed more like a political correctness paint job.
But I never saw blocking as the first line of action by any means. Only in the case of someone who, once having it pointed out, refuses to respect the issue and continues to use offensive language.
This really is an opportunity for education, but the education has to have limits to go with it.
I'm glad you are now understanding what I was trying to say (and what others were trying to say). Thanks.
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