serenity737 is offline serenity737 Post #1  March 13,2010, 8:45am
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I have been very impressed by most of the discussion by this group so far. You are an amazing courageous very curious talented group of people.

Concerns have been expressed by several members of this group about the way the tone of the discussion has turned on this thread away from the original topic. I have noticed this change in the topic has essentially served to stop discussion. So time for general rules for the road for this group so we can move forward ...

1. My intent is to make this group a safe place for all members to
share and discuss their concerns in a constructive way. This is not
a place for expressing hostility, anger or to make what could be
perceived as intolerant, demeaing or dismissive comments about
others.

2. Keep discussion on the topic of the thread. If you wish to bring up
another topic then start a new thread. Then group members will
have a choice as to whether they wish to enter the discussion or
not.

3. If any of you have concerns about comments made by another
member of the group contact me directly - not via comments in the
group.

4. At my discretion as moderator of the group I will ban members
who violate these guidelines.

As discussion moves on it may be important to establish additional rules of the road. If any of you have suggestions feel free to use this thread for bringing this up.

Best,

Mike
 
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VolGal is offline VolGal Post #2  March 13,2010, 3:39pm
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I like this attitude. I have seen some abusive behavior by some (and in one instance, I bit back and I will not do that again) in other groups.

Thanks for keeping us on the straight and narrow, Mike.
 
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Can_I_just_be_Jo is offline Can_I_just_be_Jo Post #3  March 13,2010, 3:48pm

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*puts on devil's advocate hat*

Although I agree in principal I believe half the journey is how you get there. How does one restrict the conversation to the OP without also restricting the normal growth needed to understand the topic.

In other words are we here to post a topic and get a mess of "OMG111! you are soooo right" or find the other views where our view will grow?

*takes off hat*

*sips wine*
 
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serenity737 is offline serenity737 Post #4  March 13,2010, 4:25pm
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Can_I_just_be_Jo wrote :
*puts on devil's advocate hat*

Although I agree in principal I believe half the journey is how you get there. How does one restrict the conversation to the OP without also restricting the normal growth needed to understand the topic.

In other words are we here to post a topic and get a mess of "OMG111! you are soooo right" or find the other views where our view will grow?

*takes off hat*

*sips wine*
Jo,

Disagreement is fine. I like an open exchange of points of view and enjoy being challenged. When a post becomes hostile, devaluing, or abusive time for me as moderator to step in.

Enjoy your wine!

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