Posted by Dr. Bob on August 22, 2003, at 15:35:13
In reply to Re: opportunities for mischief » Dr. Bob, posted by Larry Hoover on August 22, 2003, at 10:15:58
> I don't think it would be good enough, no. It might be good enough if you retained the pre-edited post so that you could make a reasonable guess as to whether there was a genuine rethinking and attempt to correct, or if someone was trying to use the feature to be provocative. Coupled, of course, with a willingness on your part to go back to the prior method if problems are cropping up.
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> DinahYes, the pre-edited versions would be retained, and I would try to keep an open mind about going back. But as we've discussed before, intent can be hard to be sure about...
> My personal opinion is that would *not* be good enough. You can't unsay words. The hurt they engender is not removable by apology or retraction.
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> The current process, wherein it is necessary to both submit and confirm your message, is adequate time to rethink the selection of words.
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> LarIMO, apologies and retractions are in fact often appreciated, so though they may not completely remove hurt, they may at least ameliorate it. And a given amount of time may be adequate, but more may be better...
Bob
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