Posted by Dr. Bob on January 28, 2014, at 17:29:11
In reply to Re: strange goal » Dr. Bob, posted by alexandra_k on January 26, 2014, at 16:32:39
> I have a bias towards Twinleaf because I like her, and I consider her to be a valuable poster on Psycho-Babble. ... I see kindness, generosity, careful deliberation, knowledge, and intelligent reasoning in her
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> - Scott> > > You are just about the most reasonable, sober, deliberative, generous, and civil poster here
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> > That's actually one reason I'm not showing her leniency. Her posts are uncivil (IMO) more often than most posters'.
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> can you explain more?
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> alexandra_kOne reason I'm not showing her leniency is to balance the bias that posters like Scott have. I see her as having lots of great qualities, but not as being just about the most civil poster here.
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> The old nag will never be able to make herself drink the water, because she believes it is contaminated.
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> TwinleafWhat does she believe would happen if she drank it?
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> there is something about about "Equal treatment under the law" that has always appealed to me. Unfortunately, I see selective enforcement occurring here.
> I look for justice and see none.
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> I like moderation in moderation.
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> - ScottThe goal here is support, not justice.
One man's selectivity is another's moderation.
Bob
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