Posted by Dinah on December 8, 2009, at 8:24:07
In reply to Re: editing posts after submission, posted by Dinah on December 8, 2009, at 8:09:22
It may be that as a long term, if temporarily inactive, deputy, it's easier for me to remember the times when people were less than supportive, because my attention was drawn to those times.
But it may be that as a long term deputy, if temporarily inactive, I have a greater understanding of what does happen and the potential for how things can be used by those who don't wish to be supportive, or who in anger or under the influence lash out at others and connect. Even if they regret it later, there is damage in the meantime. An ice bullet causes just as much damage, even if it later disappears. IMO, the wound is harder to heal if it is hidden. At least it is for me.
Also, I'm aware that the civility rules already allow incivility of some sorts, and realize the pain and anger that can cause. Because there *is* a difference between incivility and incivility facilitated by board guidelines. At least there is for me. Incivility by one person is less painful to me and more easily forgiven than incivility facilitated by others, in particular the authorities.
The fact that other former deputies have contributed to this thread with their own reservations may possibly be because we are aware of what has happened here. But *you* should also be aware of what has happened here. Do you have reason to believe that these things are no longer an issue at Babble?
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