Posted by Tamar on July 10, 2005, at 14:31:57
In reply to Lou's reply to Tamara-ovrgen » Tamar, posted by Lou Pilder on July 10, 2005, at 13:36:47
Hi Lou,
Sorry; I replied before I saw this.
> You wrote,[...I think a suggestion not to read...].
> Could you consider the following if you are going to reply?
> Let us review what has been written. First,are you saying that you think that there is the potential for some others to think that Dr. Hsiung's suggestion to,[...not read...] could mean that just that my name in the subject line is needed to decide to [...not read...]? If so, is that not [...overgeneralizing....]?Hmm… I’m not sure I entirely understand. May I rephrase?
I think you’re asking if I think that other people might read Dr Bob’s suggestion and come to the conclusion that your name in the subject line would be the basis for making the decision not to read a post. And if I think that, the question is whether I am overgeneralizing.
Is that approximately right?
Is that’s the question you’re asking, then my answer would be:
I think that other people might read Dr Bob’s suggestion and come to the conclusion that any poster’s name in the subject line might be a reason not to read the post IF the person reading has a strong and uncivil reaction to that poster’s posts. Your name might be the name in the subject line. My name might be the name in the subject line. Or anyone else’s name.It might be overgeneralizing. I’m not sure. I’m inclined to feel that overgeneralizing might be better than being uncivil. But I’m prepared to be challenged on that, if you see things differently.
Best wishes,
Tamar
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