Posted by Dinah on July 27, 2008, at 19:29:15
In reply to And 'provocative' is a bad thing?, posted by gardenergirl on July 27, 2008, at 19:01:04
Well, perhaps my view is skewed because I really don't like to have to hand out PBC's. But I think I prefer nonprovocative methods of encouraging a change of perspective in this particular venue. The internet is just too two dimensional. It doesn't allow for any of the softening that a real life provocation might involve. A smile or body posture can really help in real life to indicate that no harm is meant. It's like with my dogs. Behavior that could provoke a tussle in other circumstances can be made playful by the play bow invitation.
And for me personally, a topic introduced provocatively is more likely to harden my heart and turn my mind than persuade.
Still, what's civil is civil.
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