[Winona Online Democracy] dQuoting Duane Peterson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>:
> [Winona Online Democracy] It took me a while also Mr. Perry to understand the rules and tone down my comments, and though you may not believe it, they are toned down compared to a year ago.. Think of it this way, It is different if someone says "what you "did" was stupid" versus "you are stupid". It is addressing the behavior vs the person themself. I don't think I personally attacked Keith Nelson. Though Keith may feel differently. I attacked his behavior and motives. I did not say he was a liar, I said the information he put out to the public was misleading. I strongly stated my opinion, that I think this was done intentionally, but I did not say he was a scoundrel. I never have an issue if a person attacks my motives or beliefs though I will strongly defend them. I do have a issue with someone attacking me as a person, my profession, my home or my children. I have been on WOD off and on for about a year. I find it to be a great forum to get opinions, views and information. Sometimes it is in the hottest moments that you learn new information. People who are most passionate about an issue are generally the ones who comment. Passion sometimes leads to strong verbalizaion about a subject. There should be nothing wrong with that as long as it is not a "personal attack" on a someone. Attacking what the City is doing is different than attacking someone for where they live or because they don't like to drive. This then becomes personal. My first posting on WOD I did some name calling and personal attacking. I was called on it by the people who monitor this forum. I could have walked away from it, but I decided I got some benefit from the forum so still occasionally post, but watch often. I do not know what the paper said as far as this forum goes, I missed that article. But I saw a couple of editorials today. This forum is great for educating and getting people to think out of the box and possibly change approach and behavior. And sometimes it just acts as a means for people to understand other persons opinion and that you may never be able to change that. It also helps to look at the true range of public opinion vs public perception and vice versa. The city and I have been knocking heads for over a year now. They have their ideas, I have mine. I don't dislike anyone of them personally, just politicly. Change will never occur if people don't question behavior and motive. I believe that people can draw this line, others may not. Personally, Mr. Perry, I hope you do not give up on WOD. I appreciate a stong character, it can filter change. Some of the City Officials don't like the forum because people often question their motives and behavior and they take it personally. Being in a political position, they are in a profession that will always be questioned it is the right of citizens. Just like it is the right of a patient to question a doctor or nurse. Janice Turek _______________________________________________ This message was posted to Winona Online Democracy All messages must be signed by the senders actual name. No commercial solicitations are allowed on this list. To manage your subscription or view the message archives, please visit http://mapnp.mnforum.org/mailman/listinfo/winona Any problems or suggestions can be directed to mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] If you want help on how to contact elected officials, go to the Contact page at http://www.winonaonlinedemocracy.org
