Posted by JahL on December 15, 2001, at 18:54:43
In reply to Re: exactly how redirect works, posted by Dr. Bob on December 15, 2001, at 13:09:50
> > >You wouldn't have to participate in any discussion there.
> >
> > You say that but by making my comments to an individual the basis of a discussion, you put me in a position where I am obliged to answer any responses to them.
>
> I disagree. You could just let it go.Easier said than done, Doc. I'm sure you could but in my current state I find it hard and that's why I'd rather not be put in that position in the first place. My problem, but this is one way of dealing with it.
>And shouldn't be pressured to reply, either.
The pressure's all in my own head. And it doesn't go away.
> OK, good point. I think of 2a as doing a little extra to help, but maybe I shouldn't assume that those involved want that "help".Yeah, that's my point. You're probably the best judge of who's in need of 'help'. Perhaps 2b is your default action, 2a for people who are totally lost or for threads spinning out of control etc.
> I'm glad it's not a big deal. If it is, remember, you're under no obligation to reply to this. :-)
Yeah, yeah :-)
J.
PS when you gonna install a CC facility on the donations page? As a fairly successful full-ish time gambler, I would be happy to cut you a small percentage of my bigger wins. However, being a hard-nosed punter, the generosity usually wears off by the time I can get a cheque (that's *English* for 'check' :-) ) to hand (or else I've started losing by then :-( ). I don't know if it's been suggested before but you could implement a 7 day 'cooling off' period for the benefit of the more impulsively minded.
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