Posted by Dr. Bob on July 6, 2004, at 20:03:04
In reply to Re: going 54? » pegasus, posted by gardenergirl on July 6, 2004, at 19:50:39
> I think if someone continued to use wording that could imply put downs after they were warned not to, then they could get a new warning telling them to ask for help in wording (or asking others to help them with wording). And after some number of poorly worded posts, they get blocked. Doesn't that seem fair?
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> pegasusSo wording that could imply put downs would essentially be considered uncivil?
> If someone is NOT implying a put down, they can say so and/or give further explanation. No harm done.
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> shadows721And posters could just deny intending to put down?
> What bothers me is that many people who try to express how they are affected by the post get zapped. It's really hard to maintain assertiveness and use "I" statements and not appear to be "putting someone down".
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> ggI know.
1. The FAQ is accumulating more and more information about I-statements.
2. Maybe posters could help each other out regarding this? Be "civility buddies"?
3. Sometimes it may be better not to be "assertive".
Bob
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