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» Brian Tubbs - How to Handle Online Discussions

Several threads have erupted into some pretty sharp exchanges and intense personal arguments over the last few days. It is NOT possible (nor desirable) for me to comment on these arguments in all these threads. So, I'm starting this one - a thread that we can dedicate exclusively to the "Rules of Engagement" (if you will).

Here's Suite101's official policy...

http://www.suite101.com/info.cfm/policy_...

Excerpt: Suite101.com Media Inc. ("Suite101") encourages members to engage one another in debates, but does not condone personal attacks on members. You may not use the Website to send or post messages or material that are unlawful, harassing, libelous, defamatory, abusive, threatening, harmful, vulgar, obscene, profane, sexually-oriented, threatening, racially offensive, inaccurate, or otherwise objectionable or that encourages conduct that could constitute a criminal offense, give rise to civil liability or otherwise violate any applicable local, state, national or international law or regulation.

And here's what Suite101 has to say in terms of recommendations and advice for ACHIEVING the above policy...

http://www.suite101.com/info.cfm/posting...

My personal opinion is that we ALL need to take a 'chill pill' and realize that text-based discussions (particularly vigorous ones on controversial issues) WILL lead to misunderstandings, frustrations, and anxiety. It's bound to happen. So, everyone needs to realize that.

If a SERIOUS breach of the above Suite101 policies occurs - and please use some discretion in this - then you can lodge a formal complaint with me (via email). Please allow up to 24 hours for me to respond.

If I agree that a violation has taken place, I will contact the offending party either via email or through the discussion boards.

If I disagree, then you can appeal my decision to the Suite101 Mind & Soul editor, Lisa Mansfield.

If that doesn't satisfy you, then you can ask Lisa to assist you in sending your complaint higher to Suite101 management.

However, I would ask that we all try to deal with situations INFORMALLY and UNOFFICIALLY as best we can.

Do read the Suite101 etiquette link. It has some helpful suggestions in there, like not posting when you're angry. I need to learn that one too.

And, remember....

Jesus said: "Love your neighbor as yourself."

Let's all treat each other with cordiality, respect, and good neighborly love.

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» pink101 - I'm ALL For It

In response to How to Handle Online Discussions posted by BrianTubbs:
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As far as having rules of engagement, I am all for them--always have been.
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Who knows who comes here. Perhaps some poor soul seeking an opportunity to rebuild a damaged psyche and in need of gaining good experiences in search of a healthier self image?
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Are we able to see ourselves in each other?
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Must we like what we see?
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-- posted by pink101

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» pink101 - Trashing Threads

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I think the purposeful trashing of any thread is reprehensible.
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To tell another human being that their ideas are nonsense, silly, and otherwise, unworthy of anything other than to be trashed should be heavily rebuked by the host of the site involved.
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It has often been said that if a person doesn't like what is being posted, they should ignore it.
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So, here's a scenario. The host of the site, creates a thread with an opening statement. Some participant comes into the thread and immediately begins to trash it so that no others want to get involved. Then this trashing participant declares the thread as finished, etc., etc.,
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Does the host have a complaint? Is the host at fault for reacting to the trashing? Is not the trashing a form of rape? How do we get away with blaming the victim?
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-- posted by pink101

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» Migisi - Trashing Threads

In response to Trashing Threads posted by pink101:
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This is hardly the first time we've dealt with constant disruptions of discussions, and by the same thread trasher. It was a constant problem for years on the general Forum.
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But it takes two to tango. ANY response whatsoever to a trasher only fuels the problem, and indeed does discourage participation - thus ending the thread. Regular bloggers recommend 'Please don't feed the troll'. I don't even read a trasher's posts. I just "scroll past, real fast".

-- posted by Migisi

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» _Boanerges_ - an example of trashing thread setup

Phil: "I'm not under any burden of proof that my example is or is not true."

Wendell: Okie.. I have quoted you on this...

Phil: YOU are under the burden to try to ARTICULATE it.

Wendell: Okie.. See above message #4 okie.. the answer....
The answer...

Psalms 110:1: The LORD said unto my Lord, Sit thou at my right hand, until I make thine enemies thy footstool.

There. I guess we have decontructed this conversation in an objective way. And since, I quote - "I'm (Phil) not under any burden of proof that my example is or is not true" pretty much ends this discussion on the "example" in your opening statement...

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As you can clearly see..... according to Phil's own words, the conversation has ended.

Now then.. don't blame me for such foolishness.

Otherwise, you would be violating Suite101 rules...!! Keep that in mind..

-- posted by _Boanerges_

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» _Boanerges_ - Trashing Threads

In response to Trashing Threads posted by pink101:

I think the purposeful trashing of any thread is reprehensible.

I disagree. And the reason I disagree is this - who are you to declare a thread is "trashed".. simply because it has not evolved the way you want it.. This is a conversation board, so - either converse - or not....

To tell another human being that their ideas are nonsense, silly, and otherwise, unworthy of anything other than to be trashed should be heavily rebuked by the host of the site involved.

I believe that is a silly statement, and full of nonsense. Why? Because.. who are you to dictate what can or cannot be said. Get over it man and simply play the game as the rules allow.

:)

There. That should rap up this conversation, and it should be near completion. All confused parties need to read the link provided. If someone is further troubled, I am sure the 'higher ups' will satisfy their inquiries.

Any other rambling and babbling is only intentional thread trashing... in my opinion. And, if Phil can complain about what he claims is thread trashing, then, I can as well? So, to continue RANTING about this person, or that person, only trashes this thread more.. I believe that Brian's message is sufficient.

The continual adding of silly nonsense and finger pointing and the blame game only continues to trash this thread beyond its purpose....

there ya go!.. Thats my opinion.. and - if you believe I "trashed" your thread, get over it...

:)

-- posted by _Boanerges_

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