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Re: new clause in civility guidelines

Posted by Dr. Bob on July 2, 2004, at 19:50:41

In reply to Re: new clause in civility guidelines » Dr. Bob, posted by gardenergirl on July 2, 2004, at 9:26:32

> > > a poster should not appear to "pass judgement" on another approach or another poster's beliefs, but rather should frame their response or post as their own beliefs, experiences, or knowledge.
> > >
> > > I'm sure that can be worded better.
>
> > The wording is the hard part! What if someone said:
> >
> > > I think Effexor would be a bad choice for you.
>
> That wording to me is not offensive. I might disagree with the post, and I certainly would like to know why they think so, but what is written above is framed from the poster's perspective. I have no problem with that.

OK, I thought it might still be considered passing judgment. How about:

> I think therapy would be a bad choice for you.

or even:

> I think therapy is a bad choice for you.

Bob


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