Posted by CrystalX on May 18, 2001, at 23:05:03
In reply to Re: rtn visits, posted by Dr. Bob on May 18, 2001, at 17:57:30
>I think there was a study once that showed that fixing broken windows in a neighborhood helped keep more windows from being broken. I think of this as like that.
So you are comparing this board to a slum? Does that make you a slum lord?
Perhaps you encourage a certain amount of window breaking by establishing an arbitrary definition of civility, never plainly telling people what is your idea of civility, assuming that all should know and share your standard, constantly changing your standard of civility and capriciously enforcing your secret standard.
> > This last week has been like watching a train wreck; kinda gruesome but utterly compelling!
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> Maybe it's attracted more viewers, at least? :-)
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> BobYou seem to be saying people should not behave in a certain way but that it is okay for you to maintain a forum that encourages such behavior if that behavior attracts attention to your efforts. Now I understand better the smug look on your current picture.
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