Posted by Dr. Bob on September 29, 2006, at 1:16:21
In reply to Re: Dissenting viewpoint, posted by muffled on September 25, 2006, at 12:08:19
> sometimes people get blocked even when they aren't reacting. Or do you mean to say 'responding' rather than 'reacting'. Abstinence is the only safe option etc etc.
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> Some blocks might also make things less safe here.
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> alexandra_k> for me, the blocks came early on, before I truly understood the 'rules'. For me the blocks were shocking and shameful, and unexpected, and all the more hurtful for that. I carry scars from my blocks, internally and externally. Some of my blocks I think were uneccessary. However, I think things have improved in that way. More warnings and less outright blocks....
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> Yes, I proly have learned from my blocks....
> My children would learn to be more careful too if I punched them when they did wrong...
> However, again I say, I think things have improved in that way.
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> Blocks are a part of the danger here....
> I once bypassed the word f*rt...I didn't think it would matter, its not a bad word.....
> Still hurts....
> :-(
> So that being said, I think this site has a lot of challenges but I also think its getting better.
> So thanks to all for your work.
> MuffledI know blocking is far from a perfect system, and I'm sorry I've added to your scars, and your hurt. But I'm glad you've stuck around, it helps to have your feedback.
Bob
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