Posted by Larry Hoover on March 6, 2006, at 14:05:34
In reply to Re: hurt feelings, posted by Dr. Bob on March 6, 2006, at 13:33:26
> > I'm not hypothetical. I really do read posts here. I really do have my feelings hurt, over and over again.
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> I'm sorry if you feel I'm turning my back on you. Would you at least agree that this would be a step in the right direction?
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> BobIt is insufficient to the point of making no difference whatsoever, if you leave this as an elective act.
Flagging a post after I've faced my barrier to participation is literally like shutting the gate after the horses have escaped.
Consider how different that scenario would be if you had shut the gate before the horses could escape. The sequence in time must be flag before decision. Nothing else works.
But the presence of these emotive, but unmarked "landmine" posts does more than restrict my participation. They wound me anew.
I'm talking about emotional landmines. You're suggesting we put a sign after it has blown my foot off. I want the minefield labelled, and both my feet as well.
The walking wounded have a place here, Bob. Or not. It's that simple.
I don't know how many ways I can the same thing.
Lar
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