Posted by gardenergirl on June 16, 2005, at 23:06:03
In reply to Re: Explanation » Dinah, posted by AMD on June 16, 2005, at 14:23:31
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> People: toughen your skin.Thanks for that advice. Hmmm, I'm highly sensitive. That's a temperament, not a choice. I wish I could effectively tell you how it feels to hear that advice. It feels like someone saying to me "change your DNA and you'll feel better." If only, sigh. But then I would also lose as aspect of myself that I view as a gift.
I don't find it easy at all to "toughen my skin". It's actually rather thin, fair, and prone to sunburn. I have to use sunblock to avoid getting burned. I view psychological sensitivity the same way. I must protect myself from getting burned as best I can.
Why am I so sensitive? I would suspect it's a result of temperament and experiences.
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> The fact that the forum is run as a dictatorship -- appalling in light of the laws regarding free speech in this country -- is disgusting.I'm sorry you do not feel free to express yourself here. But I would like to remind you that free speech is not a right here. That is stated up front. When someone registers, they agree to abide by the site rules, which explicitly states that one does not have the right to say anything they want. Yes, this is Dr. Bob's site. His house, his rules.
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> I bet I risk a ban by expressing this /opinion/.Could be. People's response to blocks vary. How might it affect you?
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> I find it patently offensive that I can't say what I want without one of the administrators jumping on my back.Actually, there is only one administrator here. And my observation is he is skilled in pointing out behavior versus personal characteristics when applying administrative tools to moderate this site.
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