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Dec. 13th, 2005
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Dec. 13th, 2005 05:30 pmOkay, you know what? Dr. Stein's read it, and from the sound of it she's already graded it. I'm putting my midrash up.
I'm cutting it to keep from killing my friendslist.
( Anna's )
I'm cutting it to keep from killing my friendslist.
( Anna's )
This is a fandom related issue...
Dec. 13th, 2005 09:47 pmBut I do think it has brought up some broader issues in my mind.
Most of you are aware of the fact that I am a member of![[livejournal.com profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/external/lj-community.gif)
hogwarts_elite, and that part of that community involves sorting new members. Normally, it goes well. The applicant posts, I look at their answers, make my initial opinions, and then read through at least some of the other votes. It might be that I had considered the applicant for Ravenclaw, but none of the 'Claws seemed to want her. Or I might have lacked a major vibe, but the Gryffindors are all clamoring for him. This week, something has happened to disturb that pattern.
( cut for venting )
What I want to hear from you guys, and I want your honest answer, even if you think I'm taking this whole thing far too seriously, is do you think I'm being fair to him? Am I taking the whole thing too seriously? Am I overreacting to his comments to the community members, and to me?
This also ties in with a wider discussion that I've seen happening on several journals about fandom curtesy and ettiquette. Personally, I try to be polite, try not to offend, and I really work at making my criticism, when I have it, about specific points and as respectful as possible. Others favore a blunter policy, thinking that it's more honest. I have a hard time getting into a disagreement with people that I know favor the blunt approach, because I am sensitive, and sometimes things that they say hurt when they don't mean it to. I have a feeling part of my problem with this guy is that he falls into the bluntly honest category, and doesn't care if he offends.
Most of you are aware of the fact that I am a member of
hogwarts_elite, and that part of that community involves sorting new members. Normally, it goes well. The applicant posts, I look at their answers, make my initial opinions, and then read through at least some of the other votes. It might be that I had considered the applicant for Ravenclaw, but none of the 'Claws seemed to want her. Or I might have lacked a major vibe, but the Gryffindors are all clamoring for him. This week, something has happened to disturb that pattern. ( cut for venting )
What I want to hear from you guys, and I want your honest answer, even if you think I'm taking this whole thing far too seriously, is do you think I'm being fair to him? Am I taking the whole thing too seriously? Am I overreacting to his comments to the community members, and to me?
This also ties in with a wider discussion that I've seen happening on several journals about fandom curtesy and ettiquette. Personally, I try to be polite, try not to offend, and I really work at making my criticism, when I have it, about specific points and as respectful as possible. Others favore a blunter policy, thinking that it's more honest. I have a hard time getting into a disagreement with people that I know favor the blunt approach, because I am sensitive, and sometimes things that they say hurt when they don't mean it to. I have a feeling part of my problem with this guy is that he falls into the bluntly honest category, and doesn't care if he offends.
