Wow, just wow

[baronessekat]

I know I should not be surprised, but I always am, at the amount of folks who read something and only read the first and last paragraphs of something and then assume they have all the details, forming their opinion on the topic based only on that.

A good deal of the DRAH-MAH could have been abated if people had actually read the letter that was posted fully. Because there in the second paragraph it clearly states that issue in question is a situational ruling, not a world wide one. But they didn't.

Then of course the issues goes from "well that's inconvenient and I will have to rearrange my schedule to accomodate" to "ZOMG! The world as we know it is ending! Our liberties, our freedoms, our rights... they is trampled! Quick, call the Pope, the President and Superman! Where is Mighty Mouse when you need him?!? Help me Obi wan Kenobi, you're our only hope!"

Now, I have strong opinions on the central issue to the Drama. No, I'm not going to post them. That will only cause more drama. My opinions are mine, formed due to long experience in certain situations. That does not make them right or wrong, but I know they would certainly be seen as unpopular, unfair and exclusionist to the majority. So to save the drama and keep it stress free, I keep them to myself and only share with a select few.

I know it's too much to hope that before people start trying to call in the Marines, they actually stop and think about the situation. But it would be nice if before hitting the "send" button, people stopped for a moment and re-read not only what caused the reaction, but how they phrased their reaction.

I know. Silly Ekat.

But I can dream. And yes, I still believe in Santa Claus

Comments

[svan-1004.livejournal.com]

more crazy talk out of your end of the universe today.
Asking people to read...
and think.


crazy lady!!!

[chamfron.livejournal.com]

I agree... well all except the Santa Clause part anyway :-)

[ladybriant.livejournal.com]

They can call a marine in - only if it is "Jethro Gibbs" and he proceeds to administer "Gibbs' smacks" to those who are most in need.....

(Nope, not saying who is in need, like you - I have my opinions - and I'll keep them to myself.)

[goodscagirl.livejournal.com]

my issue was parent/legal guardian then they changed it to responsible adult - which I am cool with. So I said so and have deleted most of what has ensued.

Sorry!

[baronessekat.livejournal.com]

I don't blame you at all. I agreed with the part of the parent/guardian/responsible adult.

It was all the broohaha about contacting the Board and Omsbudsmen and stuff when it was not a corporation thing. And that was because no one wanted to see the part where they said it was NOT a society thing.

[papaboris.livejournal.com]

and Santa believes in you

[blairya.livejournal.com]

What torqued me was the demands to know exactly WHY this is happening. There MAY be lawsuits involved, there may be issues regarding the privacy of minor children involved and IF there were, the Pennsic Staff could be put in an actionable place if they were to provide any details. Not to mention that emails are able to be used as evidence in hypothetical lawsuits, so spouting off about how children are or should be treated could just provide more fuel.