Posted by Dinah on November 27, 2002, at 15:02:12
In reply to me again » Dr. Bob, posted by rayww on November 27, 2002, at 10:17:08
Hi Ray,
I think Dr. Bob has proposed a reasonable solution to this particular problem. And I was reluctant to bring up this at all for fear of drawing attention to the thread, as I stated in my post.
Moreover, I don't think all objectionable or uncivil posts should be removed. However, a situation like this seems like two offenses. The original offense is the posting of an offensive post. The second offense is those in power allowing such a post to remain in public view. I think Dr. Bob sees that, and that is why he is allowing the posters involved to request deletion. It's like if something nasty was written about someone on a wall. Writing it is wrong, but not cleaning it off is also wrong. That's not sweeping graffiti under the rug, it's just simple thoughtfulness.
Also, I appreciate the fact that Dr. Bob shows us the honor and dignity of holding us accountable for our actions, mood disorders or no.
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