DavanKael
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ORIGINAL: DavanKael I don't think that Jewel did anything wrong in this thread or the other by sharing personal matters with others. I disagree. And I have nothing against or for any of those involved. But from a completely objective point of view, to publically accuse someone of criminal activity when you have no proof? I think it's a poor judgement call at the very least, and possibly one that could even carry legal consequences under certain circumstances. One of the things that I've appreciated about the internet in the nearly 13 years I have been on it is that people can say whatever they want. It's the essence of free speech and expression. Yes, I know that may be a somewhat anarchic view but it's mine and I don't suggest you share it unless you wish. As Twice pointed out, no one in their family mentioned names. The other party did. I had a situation like this several months ago where another party mentioned names, masqueraded as someone else, etc. Jewel gave me a talking to for dishing on boards. I respect her right to her opinion. Certainly, the hypothetical was thinly veiled but I don't fault Jewel for that; we're all human and I don't think she needed to veil it at all. We all post to these boards with the potential that people are going to flame us being at least equal to those being supportive of us and, if we're really, really lucky, we get some genuine, well-intended feedback as I believe Jewel was hoping for and I know I was hoping for when I've started a thread. Consternation and hurt over something going differently than we'd hoped relationally, particularly when our good graces have been abused, is one of the potentials in any sort of relationship and I don't think it is wrong to share those things. If one person learns something or looks at something just a little differently as a result, can one relegate the enterprise to 'pointless' status? I think not. As for potential legal ramifications, I think it is a bit of a long leap to believe that anything would come of these vagaries stated here, and if it were to, I would want to know who was doing the prosecuting as they clearly have more time and resources on their hands than any legal agency of which I am aware. Negative feelings happen. Negative circumstances occur. They just do. Learning from each other and reaching out to a network that one positively participates with isn't, in my view, inappropriate. Your thoughts are yours and they are not wrong, I simply respectfully disagree. Davan
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