Question on TOS
Mar 25, 2007 | 8:49 am
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I am really trying to understand the thinking of FT on this more than to silence people from expressing themselves, because this whole policy mystified me (a lot clearer now thanks to Dov)
Mar 25, 2007 | 8:52 am
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I think you use an important word above, which also has a role in why I asked this (btw bold above mine obviously). The difference between criticism and attackingis not dealt with as well as it could be, IMHO.
I am FINE with criticism...Example: The policy x came up with is insane and here is why...THAT is criticism. X is a raving insane lunatic as a signature - I am not ok with. It's not criticism, that is an attack!!!! I have a problem with the second, the first I am all for.
I am FINE with criticism...Example: The policy x came up with is insane and here is why...THAT is criticism. X is a raving insane lunatic as a signature - I am not ok with. It's not criticism, that is an attack!!!! I have a problem with the second, the first I am all for.
Mar 25, 2007 | 8:55 am
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I read the piece of TOS I originally cited as a protection of/for people from outside of FT as being against attack also, which is why the compliance with the rule confused me so much (why I asked).
I guess I believe respect and some basic manners matter even if the person is not a member of FT.
Mar 25, 2007 | 8:56 am
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[QUOTE=GUWonder;7465800]Since you are not giving a specific example and I can't read your mindQUOTE]
I am trying not to give a specific example (although there are many) as I would assume if I used a specific FT'ers signature as an example I would then be considered attacking them, and would probably get TOS'd asking about TOS *smile*
I think I answered you in my previous post though (we were posting at the same time)
I am trying not to give a specific example (although there are many) as I would assume if I used a specific FT'ers signature as an example I would then be considered attacking them, and would probably get TOS'd asking about TOS *smile*
I think I answered you in my previous post though (we were posting at the same time)
Mar 25, 2007 | 9:05 am
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No you are right, it is about non-FT'ers and that is something I learned from Dov's post last night, that you can attack people outside of FT and that is ok (obviously I dont agree with that).
I read the piece of TOS I originally cited as a protection of/for people from outside of FT as being against attack also, which is why the compliance with the rule confused me so much (why I asked).
I guess I believe respect and some basic manners matter even if the person is not a member of FT.
I read the piece of TOS I originally cited as a protection of/for people from outside of FT as being against attack also, which is why the compliance with the rule confused me so much (why I asked).
I guess I believe respect and some basic manners matter even if the person is not a member of FT.
In any event, glad that Dovster's posts helped clarify the matter for you.
Mar 25, 2007 | 9:17 am
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Is your comment as unqualified as presented in the last paragraph above? If so, a lot of the comments about current/former leaders/members of organizations/entities -- legal, criminal, or otherwise -- would run foul of your "respect and some basic manners" position. Then again, perhaps your position is not about [u]all[/i] non-FTers/organizations/entities.
In any event, glad that Dovster's posts helped clarify the matter for you.
In any event, glad that Dovster's posts helped clarify the matter for you.
Mar 25, 2007 | 9:39 am
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As for the rest of your questions, the TOS is available to all members. The answers are there in black and white.
Mar 25, 2007 | 9:44 am
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When it is direct personal attacks (for the pure sake of attacking) and not criticism yes it is pretty unqualified. Let me use myself as an example. It is no secret I dont like Mr. Parker (at us scareways *smile*). I do not feel it is wrong in a post about the sitation for me to say I think the man is crazy and should never have put his mitts on DL *grin*. However I think it would be INCREDIBLY wrong for me to have a signature that says "Doug Parker is a drunk, brainless, moron" even if I really think that and there is evidence to the fact! It is low class and I think it is wrong it is ok just because he doesnt post on FT
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Mar 26, 2007 | 9:38 am
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boy, difficult to get a word in here. Rather than this get unreadably long, i'll close it temporarily so i can try and concentrate and answer to what is here.
Thanks for understanding.
Thanks for understanding.