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Bumping this post for maximum visibility.

 

Just seeking some extra clarity on this. Nearly everything that is ever discussed on these boards has the potential to upset or offend someone. I’m sure it’s not your intention, but it seems to me that this particular part of the new ruling will discourage free and open discussion. To expand on my concern, would this mean, for example, that my controversial topic “eat to the meter or play the long game?” would be in breach of protocol and carry posting privilege penalties henceforth, or does it just depend on how many people complain?

 

Unusually, I find myself agreeing with @Jim Lahey

 

Hi both,

I think a better question would be to ask yourselves if the purpose of your post is to support, help and inform, or be divisive, score points and prove yourself better/superior/more knowledgeable?

The attitude of a poster usually comes through, in both the post itself, and the number of Reports the mod team get as a result.

Another good question would be to ask how many times have I had posts edited or deleted recently? How many times have mods stepped into threads soon after I posted, needing to calm down bickering and resentment?

If either of those things are happening, then you can assess your own impact and get to decide your own future on the forum.

 

Thanks for the clarification, but I’m left wondering where that leaves those who are subjected to complaints that, in and of themselves, are unnecessarily and perhaps even intentionally divisive. I guess the only way to avoid castigation is to not contribute anything at all that may be viewed by some as offensive.

 

This is a “Have Your Say” thread. So I take it I can do just that.

I am a lower carb higher fat meat and vedge eating member and am perfectly comfortable with those that have a different approach. For a number of months I had an alternative view unacceptably pushed in my face and tried to express my dissatisfaction but without success. To be fair, the offending persons have mainly stopped now, where I am concerned, but it still goes on where other members are concerned.

 

I have been very hurt by recent attacks on me and my lifestyle, faith and upbringing. I don't feel those responsible even think they have done anything hurtful. It will be a while before I have the confidence to enter a discussion here again.

 

While we’re all getting everything off our chests, where does the forum stand on the topic of judgemental and derisory signatures that appear under every post that a user contributes?

 

That makes me sad @zand - you are always very helpful and kind in your posts, no one should be feeling like that here, though I do know what you are meaning x

 

How can there be a "them and us" attitude when for better or worse we are all in the same diabetic boat together.

Only one thing matters and that is for us to stay healthy by controlling our condition

How we do so is not what is important

Personally I find the fact that people are able to do so by adopting different approaches and diet alternatives a great relief . It means more options available should one fail.

 

Bumping again