Posted by gardenergirl on November 1, 2004, at 18:08:29
In reply to Re: Why we need rules, posted by Dr. Bob on November 1, 2004, at 17:32:31
Dr. Bob,
Thanks for your reply. I have some additional thoughts.> > Why not address the problem or concern with the individual? Not every new behavior that happens is going to generalize to the group. IMO, rules should be made when a problem behavior is seen in many posters, such as being uncivil.
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> If something happens once, it can happen again.Yes, but...what is the liklihood? Again, I believe you are going to eventually end up with as many rules as there are posters with that kind of approach. Because we are all capable of some kind of new behavior that might require a rule.
> I think the main advantage of a rule is that it makes things more predictable. Posting the speed limit makes it easier for drivers and the police both. And for any deputies.
Yes, this is true. But how about a rule for how you must slow down when going up hill behind a semi? How quickly should you decelerate? I'm confused, please give me a rule.
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> The civility rule is actually a good example. IMO, it's worked better since what's uncivil has been spelled out.I agree that the civility rule is good. But it addresses broad posters' behavior. I feel weighed down by manya specific rules for specific behaviors that are not likely to occur among the general Babble population.
I also believe that the more rules you have, specifically those that have quantifiable criteria, the more likely YOU are, Dr. Bob, to make errors in administration. Whatever happened to the KISS principle?
gg
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