Posted by gardenergirl on July 26, 2008, at 22:57:57
In reply to Please be civil » twinleaf, posted by Deputy 10derHeart on July 26, 2008, at 20:53:37
It strikes me that the behavior being described could be a manifestation, in part, of a mental illness, a physical illness or disability, cultural factors, personality, etc. or simply a habit or preference. Is any one reason for "it" more acceptable than another? Is it "okay" if it's a person with Lou Gehrig's disease who is essentially a shut in, and relies on an internet community where they feel "at home" for socialization? Is it a "problem" if it's due to compulsions from OCD? Or from social anxiety?
Who gets to decide this? Where is the "problem", really?
wondering,
gg
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