Posted by gardenergirl on March 21, 2006, at 17:35:51
In reply to Re: blocked for 6 weeks » SLS, posted by SLS on March 21, 2006, at 17:23:42
> > Perhaps to deem one's words to be uncivil is to imply that one's intent was to be uncivil?Since intent is difficult if not impossible to determine, I think rather, calling a post or a poster's actions uncivil could be akin to accusing the person of incivility. And since we are not to post anything that could lead to a person feeling accused (among other things), I think that's the phrase is not considered acceptable.
That's my take on it at least. Of course when I go on and on in other contexts about how one's words and behavior are separate from someone else's reactions, perceptions, interpretations, and feelings about them, I realize I'm talking out of both sides of my mouth.
I hate when that happens.
gg
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