Posted by deirdrehbrt on March 10, 2006, at 15:57:56
In reply to Re: question on LINKS » deirdrehbrt, posted by pseudoname on March 10, 2006, at 12:12:02
Actually, I don't remember now what exactly the PBC was for, but here is the link to post where I was told that links are uncivil:
http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/poli/20060204/msgs/610179.htmlI really think that links to information shouldn't be considered uncivil, unless we're supposed to be advocates of burrying our heads in the sand and pretending that nothing bad ever happens. Outside links are clearly not part of this site, and clearly are not subjects of Dr. Bob. Viewing links is strictly voluntary; No-one is compelled to view them.
Links can also provide a basis in fact for statements made on the board. If it's uncivil to quote a public leader, then a reference to that quote, to be visited by those making an educated choice to do so, ought to be permitted. Simply burrying the truth smacks of the dark-ages church leaders who did not permit individuals' reading of the Bible or independent thought.
I think we've grown up a bit since the. This board is made up of many faiths and many beliefs, and many political persuasions. Some, perhaps many of us also suffer mental illness; that doesn't mean we can't behave like adults.
I'm a minority: A witch, liberal, transgendered, woman, recovering alcoholic, part Native American, etc. Lots of people disagree with, or find something at fault with much of who I am. If they are going to say something about who I am, or what I believe, I wouild like to see links pointing to where they find their information.
Would it be uncivil for someone to point out to me that "The Bible says 'Thou shalt not suffer a witch to live'"? (Ex. 22:18) What about a link to a bible site that says that? Being a Witch, I'm ready to look at that, and to offer a realistic interpretation. To me, this is opportunity for discussion, a chance to show how translation errors and temporal bias come into play. I think lots of good discussion gets stifled at the altar of civility where instead quality discussion could have taken place.
Having the opportunity to view the source of quotations, indictments, etc helps the process while keeping negative or inflamatory information off of the board. I don't mind, nor do I shrink back from honest questioning and legitimate belief. I find it hard to believe that I'm unique.
Oh well, I've got a terrible headache. I've got to get to a meeting, and I'm rambling again. Such is life.
TTFN,
Dee
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