Posted by Dinah on July 30, 2004, at 8:15:56
In reply to Re: what will happen to better Babble World, posted by Dr. Bob on July 29, 2004, at 17:44:15
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> Also, is there any way Babblers might be able to protect themselves better next time?
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> BobI realize that there will be conflagrations here only as long as we provide kindling. But sometimes I think you expect a lot of us. It's not too hard to ignore or laugh off or hurl expletives at the screen without posting anything when you have a good idea what to expect. But it's a lot harder when you're caught by surprise when you think you're relatively safe.
So my advice to posters protecting ourselves is to *never* feel too safe on board. Always realize that the possibility of "unsupportive" but not "uncivil" responses or comments is there. That Dr. Bob won't protect us from comments that aren't technically uncivil, but will hand out administrative actions to responses that don't meet the civility rules. Remember that what you say here can be used against you here, as well as in real life. And *always* keep that in mind while posting so that no one can take you by surprise. And don't post anything if you think you would be overly distressed to have it treated without respect, as long as the lack of respect is civil.
Be careful. Be guarded.
poster:Dinah
thread:371921
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