Posted by Solstice on December 14, 2010, at 14:24:57
In reply to a note of concern..., posted by twinleaf on December 14, 2010, at 13:20:43
> While it's impossible to be certain about what happens behind the scenes in Babblemails and e-mails, and presumption of innocence is always a given, one needs to ask what the most fair and protective administrative position would be if what Maxime has said here is true.
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> It's worth noting that her own psychiatrist believes what she has said, and is apparently quite distressed by it.. While a strict interpretation of the civility rules would mean that a block for Maxine is (more or less) in order, I don't think we have any guidelines for Babblemails, which are also a part of Psychobabble.
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> When a community member makes allegations that are this serious, I think we need to have some way to make sure any relevant issues are fully addressed, either by the administration or by administrative delegates, If that isn't done, we may be averting our eyes while members are exposed to inappropriate and dangerous behind the scenes communications.
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I couldn't agree with you more, Twin. If Babblemail is used to make uncivil, accusatory, etc. comments to someone off-board, that person should be held just as accountable as if everything they said in the Babblemail had been posted on the boards.Of course, this would involve someone taking responsibility for investigating the legitimacy of the claims... but if someone is blocked for making a claim that Babblemail was used to perpetrate incivility, then in my opinion, there is a duty to determine the legtimacy of the claim and respond accordingly.
Solstice
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