Posted by Deputy Dinah on June 22, 2009, at 8:13:54
In reply to Re: Rules - What constitutes an infraction?, posted by SLS on June 22, 2009, at 5:24:13
> Will administration hear the complaints of a poster if he is acting as a third party?
Yes, definitely. Dr. Bob encourages posters to use the notification system, although depending on circumstances, deputies may wait to see if posters work it out between themselves.
Sarcasm can be difficult to determine. I know there have been times when people have been sure I am being sarcastic when I am not. Perhaps posters could ask for clarification if they are unsure of intent? Civilly and with, to paraphrase Alex, the most charitable assumptions possible?
Dr. Bob has been asking for posters to encourage each other to apologize lately, and that does leave the poster attempting this at the risk of being uncivil themselves. From what guidance he has given us, Dr. Bob has more in mind the idea that posters would say something like "I like to have you around here, and would hate to see you blocked." rather than something like "You know, that was terribly uncivil, could you please apologize."
I foresee problems even with that since, unless the poster has stated in his post that he believes there is a possibility that he will be blocked for his post, there is perhaps an implied accusation? It could be done of course, but with care to the civility guidelines and sensitivity and respect to the poster.
There is also the possibility that it will not be particularly well received.
I think there is some middle ground too, where posters can explain what they believe to be a misunderstanding (My reading of xxx's post was that they meant this, not that.). I think posters already do that.
I hope this clarifies, and Dr. Bob is of course free to correct any misinterpretations on my part.
poster:Deputy Dinah
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