Posted by Dr. Bob on July 23, 2013, at 21:26:47
In reply to Re: anxiety about Babble and me » jane d, posted by SLS on July 21, 2013, at 6:52:24
> > I think here Lou is being made the classical scapegoat.
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> The scapegoat explanation has become the default argument against investigating cause-and-effect and social responsibility regarding the posting behaviors of Lou Pilder. I was under the impression that scapegoating involves intent; to knowingly blame or punish someone for the acts of others.> I think Dr. Bob should either delete the specifications of overgeneralization and exaggeration as sanctionable content in his FAQ or explain why Lou Pilder's posts fail to qualify for such sanctions.
1. If anybody thinks anybody else might be overgeneralizing or exaggerating, they can notify me and we can discuss it.
2. I don't think of scapegoating as necessarily conscious. IMO, for example, it could be considered scapegoating to see Lou as the only one who overgeneralizes and exaggerates. Which is why I keep asking others to be careful what they ask for.
Bob
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