Posted by Alara on April 30, 2003, at 6:15:07
In reply to Will this be okay to post?, posted by OddipusRex on April 9, 2003, at 9:05:53
If posters on this board need to vent their anger about this issue, then they should direct their anger towards me. I was the person who started this dispute in the first place. I had had a bad day and, at the time, the war seemed to highlight the aspects of human nature that I found most upsetting.
Yes, I should have been more sensitive towards American readers. I was watching the war from afar in Australia. My opinion was subjective and fierce. I did not realise at the time that my words would hurt American citizens. Again, I apologise for hurting anybody's feelings.
Just don't hold Dr Bob accountable for my words.
If I had put another poster down, Dr Bob would have issued me with a PBC straight away. But I was talking out my frustration about people in general and Dr Bob could see that. My biggest
mistake was in using the war as an example.My postwas dark, misguided and pessimistic. It was - if unintentionally - hurtful. My timing was bad. I made a lot of unfounded generalisations. I can understand why I upset so many people and I am truly sorry.
Blame me but please don't get angry with Dr Bob. He is doing a fantastic job at keeping this website a safe haven for people affected by mental illness. I have visited forums in which many people have people have ended up with severe psychiatric injuries as a result of forum bullying, personal slandering etc. Dr Bob ensures that this type of risk is kept to a minimum. He does what is humanly possible but he is, after all, human. At the end of the day, this forum serves as a healthy, supportive community and many of us would be lost without it.
Please show Dr Bob some appreciation.
I apologise again for my mistake and take full responsibility for it. Thanks in advance for understanding.
Alara
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