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Originally Posted by Xenophon
I'd like to chime in, with the following observation: By typical internet standards, even the most heated discussions to date here in the Conservatory have been surprisingly polite! I wish we could do better, as do we all. But this is really a surprisingly well mannered crowd!
Xenophon
P.S. Since, of course, I could never possibly offend anyone with any of my writings -- they're all the only sane opinion on the topics in question, after all -- no one will ever need to ask me to tone it down.
More seriously, call me on it if it's needed. Please. |
I don't know about other Forums, so I can't judge and/or comment. I do know about this Forum, as I've been a Moderator for over two years. We sometimes have to step in and calm down a conversation, and that almost always works and then the discussion continues and all is well with the world.
Moving on, I would be a hypocrite if I didn't mention that on occasion, I've been perceived as rude - in both remarks and in my subject matter. For example, in another area of MobileRead, I find enjoyment in writing about dead, moldy things and pondering the improbable absurdities of daily living. But that's just my crazy side, which is bent backwards and sideways. I won't apologize to anyone for my crazy views. Don't like them? Don't read them.
When my rudeness is brought to my attention, I attempt to make an apology. I notice that's not true of everyone, however. I will not, though, be drawn into an ideological confontation whereby I perceive that the other correspondant wishes to be argumentative in his or "attack."
I do agree with you that most of us behave rather well: We're thoughtful and helpful, and our discussions generate interest and advice, and generally good feelings all around.
Don