We're not going to allow posts that denigrate people by name-calling or labels that are disrespectful to remain on this blog. Nor things that might be considered libelous. If you cannot express yourself without resorting to this don't post. If you do it'll be removed. We won't remove posts that disagree with my opinion; this is not a censorship issue, it's a civility issue.
(The "Question of the Day" outside the library ceased because people wrote things that the people who maintained it thought inane, childish, embarrassing, crude or all of the above.)
Now you might consider "BCM" labeling but I happen to know it was done without malice, so since it's my blog, I guess I can decide what's appropriate and what's not. How's that for dictatorial power? :-)
I thought that allowing anonymous posting would allow more free expression of ideas. Some blogs require that one register before posting. Only the blog administrator (that's the Fox IT Department) really can access that information I believe. I really don't want to do that, but nastiness will cause us to rethink that.
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
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Way back last March an issue came up on this blog that ticked me off. I spouted about it with an anonymous name without thinking it through. I acted like a jerk. Some of the best advice I have ever received about online arguing is this: If you are going to say something, and I mean lay it all out there in a knock down drag out word fest, sleep on it and see if you feel the same the next day. If you still feel the same about it, post. Just don't be afraid of someone knowing who you are. Be proud of your opinion. I hope from now on we can have more healthy discussions, this idea of a campus blog is starting to grow on me.
As an experienced blogger and web user/employee since the inception of AOL way back in 1990 or so, I am in agreement with owning your words and therefore being called upon to identify yourself. Its called maturity, folks. If you abuse the current system, then things have to change.
Its only a true worthwhile open forum if the discussions stay sane, informative and mature.
This IS a college, for crying out loud.
Having a blog is not just reading ones thoughts and ideas but for sharing thoughts and ideas. Learning from one another. There are people that have not grown up yet, they still do not understand what responsibility really means. I myself enjoyed reading the blog, not ever sharing til now, because I was worried what one might think of my post. I have overcome one of my faults, that is watch and read and not heard. One can not change without being heard.
What I am trying to say is.. Be an adult if you want to be taken seriously. If you can not, then you should rethink why you are attending college.
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