Posted by glydin50 on November 21, 2010, at 18:43:40
In reply to Re: gossip, posted by Dr. Bob on November 21, 2010, at 17:46:53
> > If (and when) a poster takes on the Gladys Kravitz's role and gets that reputation as what they "are" on a board, I am of the belief THAT can be contributory to the death of a site and a source of anger and harm that cause folks to retreat...
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> > glydin50
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> Are you of the belief that Gladys Kravitz harmed people and contributed to the death of her community?
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~~~ Yes, I am of that belief. I believe Gladys caused harm for herself as well.Assessing my own behavior, I - having been here a long time - I have engaged in behaviors that did not contribute to the harmony of this community. When speaking of gossip, rumor and innenundo, the connection may begin here but the majority of the "stuff" happens off site. Folks do share things w/ others off site. The risk is, once that is shared, there is a chance it's going farther than just the one shared person.... nothing can be done about that by Adm. Bmails ARE different and that has been discussed fully.
My plan is to work on my own behaviors related to any Gladys traits and figuatively clean my own house.... : )
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