Posted by gardenergirl on July 9, 2013, at 21:12:56
In reply to Re: the big picture » gardenergirl, posted by SLS on July 9, 2013, at 20:45:31
> If this is indeed the case, then any arguments as to the civility of posted content becomes moot. I would then want to make things as easy as possible for the doctor. I don't want to be the rock that pounds him into the hard place should one exist.
If something like that is the case, I would think that a response along the lines of, "I acknowledge (or perhaps understand) your concern re these posts, but I will not be taking any action about them" would be helpful. I believe saying something definitive vs engaging in tangents and process would go a long way towards shutting down this endless and not very productive discussion. It's way more respectful towards those with the concern. There's nothing wrong with respectfully setting a limit, but you have to actually say it/set it, not just hint or hedge.
It reminds me of a very similar situation at a workplace where the administrator was also a MH professional. Instead of essentially saying, "Knock it off," he went all processey/teachy, and it just went on and on and on...
We aren't patients or students here. We are consumers.
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> I remain confused and conflicted.
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> - ScottYup. Metaphors, open ended questions, and tangents do not often lead to clearly defined boundaries for acceptable behavior.
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