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There was no incident. I joined the board and read the charter as I was asked to do, and I disagree with that clause.
It is important to note that you have not *asked* for users to be civil towards one another. You *require* me to respect them.
To wit:
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reˇspect
n
1) A feeling of appreciative, often deferential regard; esteem.
2) The state of being regarded with honor or esteem.
3) Willingness to show consideration or appreciation.
The American HeritageŽ Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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The charter goes further and states that you will "enforce" my respect of others. Is this what you mean? Or do you mean to ask me to be civil during discussions I participate in? There is a great deal of difference.
This is important to me, as I took your request to read and abide by the charter seriously - something many people do not bother to do. Since I have done so, I need to know if I must discontinue my registration due to a serious conflict in values with the moderator staff of this system.
If this is not what you meant, then I suggest that the paragraph and associated references be changed to require civility - not respect - toward others.
Thank you for your consideration.
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