Posted by Dr. Bob on October 1, 2013, at 2:31:30
In reply to Lou's reply- The Hsiung-Pilder discussion-rhdcon » Dr. Bob, posted by Lou Pilder on September 30, 2013, at 7:36:18
> A. Can one post what could lead someone to feel accused or put down when they are posting about the policy here?
> B. Could they also post what could lead others to think of a poster that is the subject of the post in a false light?
> C. Could they post about another that could have the potential to have some others consider that what is written about that poster could constitute ridicule and/or contempt against that person?That's what makes posting on Admin hard. If discussion about what's right (legal, moral, virtuous, civil) is allowed, those who might be considered wrong (illegal, immoral, sinful, uncivil) could feel accused or put down.
Like if you advocate receiving a new mind, those who prefer to work on the mind they have could feel accused or put down.
My sense is that the potential benefits of having such discussions could outweigh the potential harms -- if the potential harms are minimized.
Bob
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