Name Calling

2000-4-9 18:42:00

(Name Calling: Definition - to throw out a negative word or phrase about another in the place of using polite and reasonable speech that communicates true intent, reality and thought.)

Claire, it's fine to disagree with me, state your reasons why and ask for any clarification needed but it has always been the policy of the list to avoid name calling. Here are some of your recent phrases concerning me:

mindy teacher (maybe you meant windy)
childish brat
earthbound
lifeless
Maybe JJ is really Hitler

Suppose I was frustrated with you and did not have the means to put that frustration into words; and I just called you a "crazed astral psychic" or said "maybe you were Judas?"

That would not be a very gracious thing to do. Instead I should confront you with real information that will give out a true picture instead of an astral thought form. Truth will draw forth truth. Name calling only brings non thinking negative emotion to the surface. I hope that all of us can refrain from using this tactic.