Posted by Dr. Bob on August 7, 2014, at 23:15:46
In reply to Re: The Hsiung-Pilder discussion, posted by bryte on August 7, 2014, at 0:03:40
> Do you think it would cause harm to honor a request that might reduce anxiety in a situation you were instrumental in creating?
Yes, that's a lot of what Lou and I have been discussing. For example:
The poster could feel like I'm throwing a stone at them.
http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/admin/20140304/msgs/1068154.htmlIntervening more = trusting the community less.
http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/admin/20140304/msgs/1069146.htmlRemoving the trigger could reinforce the wish to have triggers removed, which isn't always an option.
http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/admin/20140304/msgs/1069148.html> > ... sometimes I want uncivil statements by me not to be repudiated.
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> Only sometimes? Do those times include times when you are acting in a leadership capacity?Yes, only sometimes. (I was imagining being a member.)
> When you are acting as a group leader, do you want others to guess when to renounce uncivil leadership on you part? Other than discerning a leader's capricious preference, how can group members know when to renounce uncivil leadership?
That's a good question, when would you renounce what you saw as capricious, uncivil leadership, and when wouldn't you?
Bob
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