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Posted by Cass on August 17, 2000, at 15:18:24
Hi everyone,
As most of you probably know, I have defended MisterB's right to express his opinions, regardless of whether I agree with them or not. My principles required me to do that. I truly don't feel he has been more uncivil than other posters here. So my question is this, Is it worth my time to continue to post here? I started one thread recently, and I did get about 4 responses, but I can't help but wonder if some people who normally respond a lot are now not responding to me. I stand behind my actions here at PB. I know that sometimes having the courage of your convictions makes you the loser (although not in the moral/spiritual sense), but I hope that is not the case here. I am posting at Oddzilla's new site, but I do not want to be unwelcome here. What should I think?
Sincerely,
Cass
Posted by Greg on August 17, 2000, at 17:55:32
In reply to Am I a psychobabble pariah?, posted by Cass on August 17, 2000, at 15:18:24
Cass,
I hope you are doing well!
In MY opinion, I think you are entitled to support anyone in any way you see fit. I think I said that in my last e-mail to you. I don't share your opinion and I don't have to. But that's not the point here. If you leave a post and I feel like I can help with either info, support or both, I will reply to you. I wouldn't want to be ignored or shunned because others didn't share my viewpoints, and I would never do that to anyone else. You have been a valued member of PB for a while now, and I hope you will continue to be.
Peace and contentment,
Greg
Posted by Dr. Bob on August 17, 2000, at 17:58:45
In reply to Am I a psychobabble pariah?, posted by Cass on August 17, 2000, at 15:18:24
> I do not want to be unwelcome here.
Please consider yourself still welcome. I can't speak for others, but there are lots of potential reasons why there weren't more responses to your other post.
Despite what some may claim, a difference of opinion doesn't make you a pariah, at least in my book.
Bob
Posted by Cam W. on August 17, 2000, at 18:36:11
In reply to Re: *not* a psychobabble pariah, posted by Dr. Bob on August 17, 2000, at 17:58:45
> > I do not want to be unwelcome here.
Cass - I consider you to be a valuable asset to this site. Please keep on posting.
- Sincerely, Cam.
Posted by Cam W. on August 17, 2000, at 19:13:01
In reply to Re: *not* a psychobabble pariah » Dr. Bob, posted by Cam W. on August 17, 2000, at 18:36:11
Sorry Cass - Cam
Posted by stjames on August 17, 2000, at 20:49:11
In reply to Re: *not* a psychobabble pariah, posted by Dr. Bob on August 17, 2000, at 17:58:45
I tend to ignore the noise and pick and chose
what posts and people I will read. I read very little
about this issue with Mr. B. I do read your posts,
Cass, and it seems you have a lot to offer PB. I think
your posts are great, I always enjoy them. There is too much
random chance in why a post may not get any answers.james
Posted by Racer on August 18, 2000, at 0:29:38
In reply to Am I a psychobabble pariah?, posted by Cass on August 17, 2000, at 15:18:24
You're a valuable asset here, m'dear!
I've been offline for ages, so have no idea what's gone on, but your posts have always been well worth reading, and I'm glad to have had the opportunity to benefit from your input and our dialogs.
Stay, Cass, stay.
Or not, but you're always welcome in my book
Posted by Noa on August 18, 2000, at 6:25:28
In reply to Am I a psychobabble pariah?, posted by Cass on August 17, 2000, at 15:18:24
Cass, I don't consider you a pariah. I don't know if I fall into the category of one of the regulars you are referring to, but my lack of response to your threads was not an intentional snubbing of you at all. I have been spending less time here, and when I am here, I just glance quickly over all the threads and respond to very few, only if I feel the impulse to respond. Which is different than how I used to participate, where I would read every single post, and have some impulse responses and some that I would think about and come back to, etc.
While I think you know I disagree with you about certain posters, that doesn't mean I would devalue you as a poster. I also have not been reading any of the threads that get contentious and then get into the civility arguments, so I am out of the loop there.
So, please, as far as I am concerned, please don't take my lack of response personally, although I can understand very well how you could do so and feel hurt (something I might do, too). I am sorry, Cass.
Posted by Kath on August 18, 2000, at 10:03:27
In reply to Am I a psychobabble pariah?, posted by Cass on August 17, 2000, at 15:18:24
Hi Cass,
In answer to your question "I doubt it".
All I can speak of is myself. I try not to follow threads that get into 'civility' issues etc. I'm really busy & can spend WAY too long here, then get freaked out that I haven't time to do what I need to do. Sooo, I have to skim through, and basically look at ones that from the Subject, I might have some input for, or a post from someone who I've gotten to 'know' a bit. I had more time when I first came to PB, so at that point, I got to know some people, but I don't have the same kind of time now, so the only people who I might 'get to know' are ones who have very similar issues to me, etc,
Wish you the best, Kath
> Hi everyone,
>
> As most of you probably know, I have defended MisterB's right to express his opinions, regardless of whether I agree with them or not. My principles required me to do that. I truly don't feel he has been more uncivil than other posters here. So my question is this, Is it worth my time to continue to post here? I started one thread recently, and I did get about 4 responses, but I can't help but wonder if some people who normally respond a lot are now not responding to me. I stand behind my actions here at PB. I know that sometimes having the courage of your convictions makes you the loser (although not in the moral/spiritual sense), but I hope that is not the case here. I am posting at Oddzilla's new site, but I do not want to be unwelcome here. What should I think?
>
> Sincerely,
> Cass
Posted by dj on August 18, 2000, at 12:57:29
In reply to Am I a psychobabble pariah?, posted by Cass on August 17, 2000, at 15:18:24
Cass,
I certainly appreciate your principled approach, particularly as one who has been challenged on the civility issue and found some reflecttions and learning in that process.
I believe that it is healthy if there is a range of views expressed and discussed here and anywhere vigorously and that the more civil the tone the better. And it's sometimes hard for an individual to judge that line, when beliefs and discussions are passionate, which are why thoughtful guidelines and reminders are helpful.
I've always found your posts to be thoughtful, insightful and considerate.
Sante!
dj
Posted by Cass on August 18, 2000, at 13:34:19
In reply to Re: Am I a psychobabble pariah?, posted by dj on August 18, 2000, at 12:57:29
Thank-you all for your reassurances. PB feels like my cyberhome and the thought of being unwelcomed was disconcerting. I feel better now.
Cass
Posted by paul on August 20, 2000, at 2:13:34
In reply to Re: Am I a psychobabble pariah?, posted by Cass on August 18, 2000, at 13:34:19
no you're not a pariah and i'm glad you feel more welcome here. i don't share your opinion re: b either but thats the way the felafel crumbles. and now a joke. a restaurantuer holding a steaming plate of freshly-fried felafel walks up to a seated patron and asks, "felafel?" to which the patron replies, "no! feel fine!!"
for the record, mr. b's most serious offensiveness is saved for the emails he gifts his detractors with. that is why i openly abhor him.
p(c(l))
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