Posted by Dr. Bob on August 14, 2000, at 19:10:42
In reply to Civility and fairness Dr Bob, posted by Oddzilla on August 14, 2000, at 15:47:22
> Do I count as a person? MrB has been both informative and supportive to me. I may be in the minority does that mean I don't count?
You count as a person. But sometimes when you're in the minority, how you feel counts less.
> I was staying off his threads in order to avoid accusations of being the same person. I consider that to be much more incivil behaviour than anything MrB has done. Having my identity attacked and discounted is certainly a more uncivil act than anything he has done. Nobody was reprimanded about civility for that.
I think it's a significant problem, the real possibility of multiple identities. The most effective way I can think of to address it is to require not just email addresses, but also credit card numbers. But I'm not set up for that yet...
At the same time, I think he contributed to it himself in this case by actually assuming different identities.
> Is there a list of forbidden words on PB besides abusive? Please post them.
Sorry, but I think it's a case of I know 'em when I see 'em. Or at least I'm forced to decide one way or the other when I see 'em. Plus context is important.
> You are wrong about this DR bob. I hope you admit your mistake.
I may be wrong, but I don't think I am. I think there's room for dissent, but not if it can't be expressed in an appropriate way.
> Why is he the only one singled out as a disruptor?
Have I singled him out?
> Why is it OK to level accusations at MrB (annoying people, hurting people, causing disruption) but not alright when he characterizes someone elses behaviour as abusive?
First, there's a difference between calling someone annoying and calling someone abusive. Second, I think there's some truth to the charge that he annoys, hurts, disrupts, etc.
> I am dismayed and disappointed with your action Dr Bob.
Sorry. I wish it were otherwise, but this board can't be all things to all people.
Bob
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