Why revive the message of this thread at this time?
In my view, it is good to be reminded periodically the first line of the first post of this thread
The primary aim of this forum is to provide a platform wherein one can have a talk (debate) on various topics under the sun in a civil manner whereby one respects the views of others - however and whatever it might be.
I understand the above to mean that there is a common sense expectation of certain decorum in our posts here.
Such a self discipline and self respect by each of us enables us to have all kinds of discussions under the sun which is a privilege.
In my understanding, It does ask NOT anyone to change their mind or even change their pride and prejudices. But it does mean that certain behavior is expected regardless of the worldview one may choose to hold.
I do not know if there is a proper response when a poster is repeatedly not living to the norms of the expectations. Let me share my approach to this problem.
In a professional setting or work place setting, I have learned to respond with sufficient force to stop repeated offenders from being effective. One needs that kind of skill to survive and thrive in certain environments where satvic response is viewed as a weakness allowing the gamesmanship to continue.
However, in this forum we are all guests here. I have come to believe that the best way to deal with offenders here is to ignore them genuinely. My regard for such people's posts and views goes down and I have no further interest in what they have to say anymore.
It is easy then to skip their posts and not even read them or feel the need to respond. Now I do not harbor any ill feelings towards anyone because their posts need not affect my disposition. If the offending poster begins to have respectful engagement then it is easy to re-engage.
Pretending to ignore a repeat offender's posts is a game which they may thrive in. It is a change of mind that is needed first. Then it is easy to ignore and engage with other posts that are more interesting.
Now there is no correct response to uncivil and disrespectful posts. I shared my approach because it leads to least expenditure of energy. There is a ignore option available in our profile that can help hide certain member's posts. This way we need not react to a person's post.
