Posted by Racer on December 15, 2008, at 17:40:16
In reply to Re: Irony - or a sign?, posted by caraher on December 15, 2008, at 16:19:34
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> I think it just goes to show that the set of rules is actually inimical fostering the kind of community many of us would like to form.I read the rules as protecting people here, and making sure flame wars don't break out, etc. I don't see them as particularly stifling -- and they're certainly not the strictest or more restrictive I've seen on this sort of board! In fact, I've learned a lot about communicating more effectively because of them -- even if that improvement isn't always readily apparent. ;-)
I am very sorry that so many people appear to find the existing guidelines too restrictive to their ability to express their thoughts. As far as the limitations, I guess I just figure I can say those things elsewhere -- no harm, no foul. What I have felt I needed to say at Babble, I could say at Babble.
Overall, I really feel that both Babble and I have benefited from the civility guidelines, and from having them enforced. I'm very sorry that view doesn't seem to be very widely shared. Then again, a single spice doesn't make for a very interesting stew, so maybe it's not such a bad thing when we don't all agree...
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thread:868896
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