Re: attacks

Posted by Dr. Bob on May 16, 2001, at 22:30:15

In reply to attacks » Dr. Bob, posted by Elizabeth on May 16, 2001, at 17:37:25

> > It might be better if all forms of attacking were avoided here...
>
> I think that people *ought* to be able to "attack" another person's attitudes or viewpoints without making it personal.
Disagree, yes, but not "attack". That isn't supportive. It implies forcefulness, unfriendliness, bitterness, injury, threats, etc.:
http://www.m-w.com/cgi-bin/dictionary?attack
And these boards are supposed to be supportive.
> Too often, personal insults are cloaked in the guise of simple disagreement; and on the other hand, some people take sincere and reasonable disagreement personally.
It's a real challenge, this civility biz. :-)
Bob

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