Posted by Phoenix1 on December 27, 2007, at 13:36:14
In reply to Please Be Civil » Phoenix1, posted by Deputy Dinah on December 27, 2007, at 13:23:18
Hi Dinah,
This is the first time I've been given a civility warning, and I feel a little shocked. I thought that I was being civil because at no time, did I identify an individual that I considered to be making these posts.
I now understand that charachterizing ANY poster in a negative light, even if they are not named specifically is uncivil, and will try to refrain from doing so in the future. But how could someone feel put down if I haven't specifically mentioned or even alluded to an individual?
I would say I used a hypothetical example, which is allowed in the civility rules. I'm confused, and a little taken aback at the warning. I thought we were in the process of a civil, friendly discussion on administrative issues. I feel a little afraid to say anything more on the issue now.
Could you help me to rephrase what I said so it is considered civil? I certainly do apologize if my comments made anyone feel accused or put down, as that was not at all the intent of my post.
Regards,
Phoenix1
PS, Dinah, I would be interested to hear what your opinion on the thread is if you are allowed to comment on things like this. Since you are a deputy, I'm sure you are well aware of the types of situations that I'm discussing.
> > But again, I'm talking about certain posters where there seems to be consistent lack of value, as judged by a group of peers.
>
> There is nothing uncivil or administratively actionable about posting posts that "lack value" in the eyes of some peers, no matter the number of peers who agree on the assessment. However, Dr. Bob asks that we not post anything that could lead others to feel accused or put down, even if no names are used. In this case "certain posters".
>
> It's fine to bring up suggestions for rule changes at babble. But it isn't within site guidelines to negatively characterize the posts of others in doing so, even if the others are not specifically named.
>
> If you wish to provide non-hypothetical examples, you might wish to email Dr. Bob or use the contact the administrators function.
>
> If you or others have questions about this or about posting policies in general, or are interested in alternative ways of expressing yourself, please see the FAQ:
>
> http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/faq.html#civil
>
> Follow-ups regarding these issues, as well as replies to the above posts, should of course themselves be civil.
>
> Dinah, acting as deputy to Dr. Bob
>
>
poster:Phoenix1
thread:802756
URL: http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/admin/20071106/msgs/802919.html