Posted by Racer on August 11, 2007, at 16:07:10
In reply to It's a question of privacy » Phillipa, posted by Racer on August 11, 2007, at 14:03:17
After rereading what I wrote, I think it could be misconstrued. I'd therefore like to rephrase that, so that there's no misunderstanding. I'd also like to apologize if anyone took offense at my last, hasty, ill-conceived post.
One benefit I find with discussing therapy related issues on Babble, is that there's a certain level of anonymity here. Another benefit I find here, is that we've all come into contact with one another because we have therapy in common. In most of my life, I try to maintain a sense of confidence -- partly because if I were working, I'd be teaching again, so I need to be able to project that confidence -- and to hide how vulnerable I am in so many areas. With those of us here on Babble, I feel pretty comfortable expressing some of that vulnerability, because I trust that most everyone will understand or empathize to some degree. I'm sure that others find the same sense of safety that I do, in that anonymity and empathy.
I think it shows sensitivity to Babble, and other Babblers, not to disclose personal information -- especially if one knows real names or the like -- to others who might know them in another context. Privacy is a big deal to many people here, and discretion about what's posted here seems like something to be encouraged. Maybe it could be considered a sign of good judgment and respect for the privacy of others to avoid discussing what's revealed here to others outside of Babble?
Again, my apologies to anyone who may have been offended by my prior post.
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