Posted by Dinah on October 24, 2010, at 22:15:26
In reply to Re: On a more practical note..., posted by morgan miller on October 24, 2010, at 22:03:59
> If we were to all do this, there would still be things that Dr. Bob would have a problem with. I think this is why some people have left this board out of frustration over not being able to full express themselves, whether it was done politely or not.
Again, I would think it would depend on what you wish to express fully. If one feels compelled to express oneself fully on the topic of the shortcomings of others, then yes, I suppose it may be impossible to do. But I would also say it may be impossible to say some things politely.
No matter how cordially and evenly you say "You are an *ss" or "Nobody can stand you", I don't think it could be considered polite.
And while it may not be "polite" to say "I am so angry at reading that" (in an angry tone) it would be perfectly civil. On the other hand, it wouldn't be all that useful in draining energy from a situation...
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