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Originally posted by oregonblue
WW, if I am mistaken, then I apologize. Yes, I was referring to that 2/23 post earlier in this thread. ANd you all should know by now that I am not one of the mean spirited...I try to keep my personal dysfunctions inside my home as much as possible.
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No problem, Pat. Apology accepted. I don't expect any better treatment simply because I'm a staff writer. I agree that the treatment of posts and threads on this board has been more than a little "uneven" at times, but I don't think that is deliberately along Staff vs Others lines. At least that's my opinion, but I'm sure there are certain others who would strongly disagree.
I think the "unevenness" has probably had more to do with
who complains and
who doesn't. I think that, for better or worse, ordinary posters are LESS likely to complain about a staff writer's posts than
vice versa. Of course I could be wrong about that. It's just a feeling, not a fact. If I'm correct, then that builds in a certain amount of unintended bias, because the moderator doesn't have time to review all posts. That is why I was happy to post his email address and the advice to contact him if you have a problem with ANY post, including mine.
OTOH, I believe that there is a tendency for a staff writer to be MORE likely to have his posts and perceived attitudes
publicly criticised than any so-called "ordinary poster". That possibly redresses some of the perceived imbalance. If I had my "druthers", we would have a voluntary code of ethics which prevented "ordinary posters" from capriciously attacking the staff writers, because like it or not ordinary posters have higher expectations of our behaviour and so expect that we not normally respond in kind. My suggestions for that were rejected here, and so I object to being held to any higher standard than an ordinary poster simply because I am a staff writer. I think that's only fair.
All the same, I don't believe in making unprovoked personal attacks on posters. You'll just have to take my word for that. That doesn't mean I won't shoot back if I believe someone has made me their target. No free shots at this kangaroo, mate! (grin) If you saw the movie Crocodile Dundee, I'd be the 'roo shooting back at the 'roo shooters! (BIG grin).
Keep posting, Pat. Don't be intimidated by WHO we are, but don't get us in your sights just because you can either! If you think we've made a mistake, ASK. If it looks to be a REALLY embarrassing mistake, ask
privately via email and give us the opportunity to correct the mistake ourselves - just like you would do with a partner on the diamond. That's not a lot to ask, is it?
Thanks for being open-minded in this discussion and not an avowed "CC/WW hater" (grin).
Cheers,
[Edited by Warren Willson on Feb 25th, 2001 at 07:42 PM]