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Posted by Elizabeth on October 12, 2001, at 11:05:45
Oops! I forgot to redirect this!
> > Nice post, but it didn't answer my question: "Can you please explain why you posted your `reminder' in a thread that was about purchasing textbooks?"
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> Please don't put pressure on others. If someone would rather not answer a question, that's their choice.I didn't mean to pressure him; it just felt like he was avoiding answering the question without being willing to admit that that was what he was doing. If he didn't want to answer it, I would hope that he would have the courtesy to say so.
> > you just decided to devote an entire message to it in an apparent effort to sidetrack
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> Also, please don't post anything that others could take as accusatory.Okay, I was making an assumption there and I am sorry about that. But I think it's not very polite to ignore a question that has been asked. "I'd rather not answer that" being a perfectly acceptable answer, of course.
> Argumentation is fine, but needs to be civil.
I prefer the word "debate." :-)
> > I honestly pity and feel sorry for those who ignore these qualities. It's very nice to see someone like you and many on here who use those qualities.
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> I hope you weren't implying that you pitied other people here...I could be wrong, but I felt some condescension in that remark, personally.
-elizabeth
Posted by Dr. Bob on October 12, 2001, at 15:24:48
In reply to Re: redirect from Psycho-Social-Babble » Elizabeth, posted by Elizabeth on October 12, 2001, at 11:05:45
[Posted by jay on October 11, 2001, at 20:58:09]
> Just to note something technical, much of what was quoted in this post (that say's it is all by me) aren't my words. I just wanted to clear that up...as messages can be read wrong when other posts are quoted. Other than that...I see your points Dr. Bob.
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> Jay :-)
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> > > Nice post, but it didn't answer my question: "Can you please explain why you posted your `reminder' in a thread that was about purchasing textbooks?"
> >
> > Please don't put pressure on others. If someone would rather not answer a question, that's their choice.
> >
> > > I think it's safe to say that quite a few people on PB have been hounded about the need for "psychosocial" therapy/support more than they would like already. To these people (and I know I'm not the only one), your post came across as preachy.
> >
> > > you just decided to devote an entire message to it in an apparent effort to sidetrack
> >
> > Also, please don't post anything that others could take as accusatory.
> >
> >
> > > I don't deny that my words were a little inhospitable (& therefore inappropriate) but I should point out that I was merely responding to a post directed towards me...
> > >
> > > My crime was not being able to keep a lid on my temper...
> >
> > I wouldn't call it a crime, but I agree, it would've been more civil to have kept a lid on your temper, despite what was directed towards you.
> >
> >
> > > people should be able to post on a wide0scal;e of emotions, i don't think everything on this board should be "supportive," good argumentation leads some place;
> >
> > Argumentation is fine, but needs to be civil.
> >
> >
> > > Those feelings of empathy, hope, kindness, they are just as much a tool in the fight against depression as some chemical compound. I honestly pity and feel sorry for those who ignore these qualities. It's very nice to see someone like you and many on here who use those qualities.
> >
> > I hope you weren't implying that you pitied other people here...
> >
> >
> > > This subject is getting worn out and I'm sure should be on admin by now.
> >
> > I agree. Further posts about posting (rather than psychosocial support), should be redirected to Psycho-Babble Administration. Thanks,
> >
> > Bob
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