Posted by Mark H. on February 16, 2005, at 21:58:13
In reply to do not post to me's - Dr Bob., posted by alexandra_k on February 16, 2005, at 21:26:01
Dear Alexandra,
I'm sure you've read the FAQ on this, but here it is again just in case:
http://dr-bob.org/babble/faq.html#harassed
In short,
> But that it may be okay to respond to other posters on a thread that they started (is that right?) CORRECT.
> or reply to other posters on threads that they have gotten involved with. CORRECT.
> How about posting general comments that are not to anyone in particular? ALSO OK.
> I am wondering whether you are allowed to comment on the actions of someone who has requested that you not post to them. YES, I'VE DONE THAT SPECIFICALLY -- BE CIVIL.> Or whether you are allowed to comment on topics they have raised for the possible benefit of other posters. YES, I HAVE DONE THAT SPECIFICALLY AS WELL.
> Or if it just would be better not to... THAT'S UP TO YOU. SOMETIMES SILENCE IS BEST.
> What I am concerned about is that a 'do not post to me' request can be an effective way to silence someone on any given topic regardless of whether they have breeched civility guidelines or not. THAT'S NOT THE INTENT OF THE RULE -- INVOKING "DO NOT POST TO ME" IS SUPPOSED TO BE BASED ON DOCUMENTED "HARASSMENT" -- SEE THE FAQ -- AND IT SHOULD BE TEMPORARY IF POSSIBLE.> Is it better to just leave it be...
> And not think of it as a way of silencing you...
> Or is it okay to continue posting general remarks anyway??? OK TO CONTINUE POSTING GENERAL REMARKS ANYWAY -- JUST BE RESPECTFUL.Of course, Dr. Bob can disagree with me if he wants, but I went through this just a few months ago, so I think my interpretations are current.
Best wishes,
Mark H.
poster:Mark H.
thread:459042
URL: http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/admin/20050128/msgs/459057.html