Posted by Zo on May 24, 2002, at 18:58:07
In reply to Re: trying to protect and better the boards, posted by Dr. Bob on May 24, 2002, at 17:33:59
I think, in the end, people feel pretty darn put down and accused, and that this is a normal reaction. when someone campaigns for a single point, over and over again.
It's normal to be turned off. . and it's normal to feel put down when you are stonewalled. People have put a lot of effort and thought into their posts in this pretty great thread, into working with someone whose posting bothers them.
And for whatever reason, these efforts by and large are not reciprocated. I think there's an immense amount to be learned from non-reciprocation; it opens the way to compassion--and it also can indicate, very simply, that the people involved are simply barking up two different trees.
Forget the religion part--it's *normal* to want us all to be barking up pretty much the same tree. That's the purpose of PB. That's why we're log on!
I wonde, too, whether any poster who consistently fails to observe the stated purpose of the boards. .. can they be said to be supportive of others?
Although it is true that posts and threads can be ignored, there is a valid concern here, a valid source of ill-feeling, one that has grown over time. People are questioning the source of that ill-feeling, and I'm wondering if it source might prove to be an administrative issue.
I am certain, as Kid_A suggested, that if I responded to every post extolling Republicanism (perish the thought) (<--joke) (if true) . . I would soon be asked to go find a Republican board. (Is there such a thing?) (<---joke v.2)
This seems only reasonable--and just, and fair, to all concerned. The fact that it is religion that is being offered shouldn't hold any special sway. And I do not respect *any* poster who hides behind that issue, should that be the case. Fair's fair, all around.
I have no personal problem about the poster under discussion. One even develops a certain fondness. At times. But fondness shouldn't obscure the issue any more than should religion. What matters is, Is this disruptive? Divisive? Supportive? More stress? More alienation?
As you know, this board provides a very significant refuge. It's important to take a look at things that diminish that quality or diverge from the stated purpose.
This is the very essence of administration, don't you think?
Zo
poster:Zo
thread:5164
URL: http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/admin/20020510/msgs/5272.html