Posted by Racer on July 7, 2006, at 13:10:01 [reposted on July 7, 2006, at 13:15:18 | original URL]
In reply to Can you feel the love?, posted by curmudgeon on July 7, 2006, at 11:53:42
I agree that it's wonderful when we see support for other posters here.
I don't agree that the civility guidelines are misplaced, though, because I felt very strongly offended when I read the posts in question. I also felt very upset when I read the original post on this thread. I just didn't get involved in the discussion. I didn't want to post anything, because I thought it would be a very good way for me to get into trouble, and maybe even *earn* a block myself.
I'm putting the emphasis there because I think sometimes people forget that the posters who are blocked have exhibited behavior that brought about the blocks. It's not a case of arbitrarily blocking posters right and left, it's a case of *earning* the block by our own actions. I'm including myself in there -- I've been PBC'd, at times I didn't expect it but recognized it was an appropriate response to my actions; and other times I disagreed with the PBC, but could still see the reason behind it.
So, I think I'd say it might be more fair to say that people who were offended by the original posts may not have chosen to become involved on this thread. I think that happens sometimes, which can kinda skew the perceived opinion base regarding blocks.
Respectfully yours,
Racer
Who will now go back to being very, very quiet on this subject and others like it...
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