Posted by gardenergirl on February 3, 2006, at 15:07:14
In reply to Jakeman » Dr. Bob, posted by ed_uk on February 3, 2006, at 14:06:00
Hi,
I know Jakeman was stating his opinion. However, just putting "in my opinion" does not make a statement an "I" statement and acceptable. If someone wrote, "In my opinion, GG is a moron", that would not be civil, regardless of whether or not it's true or believed by someone or someones.
I would probably chuckle at such a post, I hope. But I might feel hurt and/or feel put down. My friends may feel hurt and put down for believing me to be [insert positive word here] and hearing that I am instead [inset previous word here].
And to address something teejay wrote...first amendment rights do not apply here. We read the rules when we sign up, and we agree to abide by them when registering. We can also choose not to accept the guidelines, but then we cannot participate at this particular site.
gg
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