Posted by Dr. Bob on June 26, 2004, at 16:06:21
In reply to Re: starting over » Dr. Bob, posted by spoc on June 26, 2004, at 11:19:06
> 'a leopard doesn't change its spots'
Isn't that the idea of therapy?
> For example, someone who was terribly rude to me and hurt me awfully, changes their posting name. A name change does not mean that THEY have changed, just a superficial aspect of them in an extremely public forum. So, I could be concerned about them and express as much in subsequent posts, and (given human nature) they are in a perfect position to ambush me when I express that concern (or, wait until I post something near and dear to my heart, and then ambush me).
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> SharUnfortunately, not all leopards do change their spots, but that's where blocking comes in...
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> I do realize that there are important cases of real-life need to change names... I just don't know that the decision to do so without *any* statement as to why is the one
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> spocHmm, you're suggesting that people also be required to post a reason when they change their name?
Bob
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