This is NOT only addressed to Colin and Russell, who are the newest example
of what I'm referring to.
For me there is an immense difference in having a debate or even conflict on
a certain issue of public interest and airing private disagreements in front
of an audience. The first I find OK, at times interesting, sometimes even
fun. The second, I object to, as I feel it (ab)uses me as a person in a way
I can't accept. I have not agreed to be audience to private conflict (like
this) or personal abusive comments or ringside manners like: "Hear. Hear"
when I joined this list. If I want to be in the audience I book a seat, buy
a ticket or go to a free performance. If I want to smell blood I go and
watch boxing or soccer.
The messages on this list end up in my living room, on my screen. It's an
intrusion of the same kind as the couple next door opening the window before
they start to argue. I resent the fact that people want to use me as
confirmation or validation of whether they're in the right or wrong. So
enough is enough! Private disagreements should be solved privately or left
alone. This is the way to show respect for both your adversary and the
"audience" on this list.
And please refrain from any "Hear! Hear" answers. I dislike these just as
much.
Susanne
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