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Re: being protective

Posted by Dr. Bob on September 12, 2003, at 16:46:47

In reply to Re: please be civil » Dr. Bob, posted by fayeroe on September 11, 2003, at 9:04:16

> > > > don't submit anything about your mental health to Jay. You will regret any association that you have with him. I know. I've been there and was extremely used and hurt by him.He hurt several people who used to post here. He cannot be depended upon.
> >
> > Even if you feel angry, and even if it's perfectly justified, please don't post anything that could lead others to feel accused or put down.
>
> When is being totally truthful and protective of the members of these boards putting someone down?

When it's disapproving or critical of that person.

> I feel a moral obligation to let others know what he did in the past. I stand by my post.

Well, you have to do what you have to do, but it might also be possible to be protective and civil at the same time, for example:

> > > > don't submit anything about your mental health to others unless you're pretty sure you can trust them. Otherwise, you may regret any association that you have with them. I know. I've been there and felt extremely used and hurt. And several others who used to post here did, too. You can't necessarily depend upon others.

Bob


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