Posted by sdb on February 6, 2007, at 3:06:30 [reposted on February 6, 2007, at 11:11:11 | original URL]
In reply to Re: Please be sensitive please }} gardenergirl, posted by sdb on February 6, 2007, at 2:39:13
> > > > Recently a person came back from the USA and said that "I am glad that I left this third world country".
> > >
> > > Please be sensitive to the feelings of others (such as Americans), even when you are quoting someone else's words.
> > >
> > > If you or others have questions about this or about posting policies in general, or are interested in alternative ways of expressing yourself, please first see the FAQ:
> > > http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/faq.html#civil
> > > http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/faq.html#enforce
> > >
> > > Follow-ups regarding these issues should be directed to the Admin board and should of course be civil. Dr. Bob has oversight over deputy decisions. Thus, you can always appeal this decision to him, and he may choose a different action.
> > >
> > > namaste
> > >
> > > deputy gg
> >
> > Dear gg
> >
> > I don't regret anything. And I don't have to do that.
> >
> > First, this could be a true circumstance.
> >
> > Secondly, these words are not mine but from somebody else.
> >
> > Please respect the reality described by people's experiences and furthermore respect the truth if the these words are true.
> >
> > warm regards
> >
> > sdb
>
> Dear gg
>
> I have clearly to add that you are very uncivil because the word "third world" does not implicate something negative per se. As a consequence if you accuse me to be uncivil you implicate that third world countries are negative.
>
> Please don't this personally. Think about it.
>
> warm regards
>
> sdbTo be precise I mentioned the USA and not the "Americans". Please don't speak and adjudicate for
other countries.Thanks
poster:sdb
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