Posted by AuntieMel on June 10, 2006, at 10:32:17
In reply to Re: truly massive thread, posted by Dr. Bob on June 10, 2006, at 1:20:55
> If one person likes the Cubs and another person says they prefer the White Sox, I'd consider that a disagreement. If the first person is a real fan, they may be offended (caused to feel vexation or resentment by violation of what they consider proper or fitting). But I wouldn't consider the second person to have been insensitive or disrespectful. Saying the first person's team stinks I wouldn't consider sensitive, however, and saying the first person shouldn't be a fan I wouldn't consider respectful.
>But Alex was blocked for saying "I think the world would be better without religion"
That statement is similar, at least in wording if not in subject matter. It is a disagreement, and a person who is religious might feel offended, but the statement itself isn't offensive. And I didn't think it was disrespectful, either.
Now, as it turns out, there were a couple of people who *were* offended by the statement. But I'm sure that is a consequence that wasn't intended. By blocking Estella there is no chance for those involved to discuss it and 'right' the 'wrong.'
And that is what I sometimes have problems with. Blocks turn into an "I win" instead of allowing adults to come to terms with each other.
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