Posted by Dr. Bob on July 10, 2009, at 15:23:35
In reply to Re: people cussed you, posted by Sigismund on July 10, 2009, at 15:08:58
> If the rules have served to alienate someone like Twinleaf something is wrong. All she did was post on a point of principle which, in one view at least, was supported by what Bob was doing with Twitter. There should be a way of allowing posts about principles while preventing personal attacks.
I think there are ways. The poster could use I-statements, or at least not use you-statements. And (sorry to be a broken record) others who want them to remain in the community -- or want there to be fewer blocks in general -- could encourage them to rephrase.
Bob
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