Posted by muffled on January 18, 2007, at 0:01:39
In reply to Re: something better needs to be done-yes, posted by Deneb on January 17, 2007, at 23:50:04
> Can someone point out to me the words that are provocative and distressing? I want the actual quotes. I do believe I was civil. Even if they really are provocative and distressing, it's not uncivil to be provocative or distressing.
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> Deneb***Sorry deneb, I don't know where the posts are.
but
Main Entry: pro·voc·a·tive
: serving or tending to <provoke> , excite, or stimulate <a provocative question>Main Entry: pro·voke
1 a archaic : to arouse to a feeling or action b : to incite to anger
2 a : to call forth (as a feeling or action) : EVOKE provoke laughter b : to stir up purposely <provoke a fight> c : to provide the needed stimulus for <will provoke a lot of discussion>Main Entry: 2distress
1 : to subject to *great* strain or difficulties <homes distressed by poverty>
2 archaic : to force or overcome by inflicting pain
3 : to cause to worry or be troubled : UPSET <don't let the news distress you>So Deneb. What do you think?
IS it civil to provoke and cause distress to others?
Really?
I am NOT trying to badger you by ANY means. I just want you to see the reality of it, so mebbe you can make sure you can moderate this behavior so you DON'T get blocked in future. I like to see you in chat. But I want it to be OK here fo all. thats all.
Muffled
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