Posted by Dr. Bob on April 23, 2005, at 18:40:48
In reply to Re: OK, I’m going to try this again (long) » AuntieMel, posted by Minnie-Haha on April 22, 2005, at 14:05:58
> Does habitually questioning whether or not others’ posts are civil break any of these guidelines? Might this possibly even be considered troll-like behavior?
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> I think Campbell’s advice to ignore a troll is often the best advice.So try to ignore that behavior?
> Suppose we are at a party. The guests are discussing this and that, sometimes disagreeing, but generally working things out civilly. However, throughout the evening, Minnie goes to the host and asks (within earshot of others), "Someone interrupted somebody else: Is that OK?" ... And so on and so forth. Some of the guests know Minnie and either ignore her remarks or take them with good humor. But other guests are uncomfortable. Some have already left.
Well, it's only kind of "within earshot" here. And I'm sorry some guests have left and others feel uncomfortable, or inhibited. But it's hard to know sometimes how to have a party like this one.
> I am sincerely trying to address an issue that is stressful to me.
What about it is stressful to you? Sharing something about your own issues and their possible role in your reaction might be an interesting exercise and might help others to respond...
Bob
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