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[*] posted on 5-21-2010 at 09:49 AM


I agree... you own your words...but we read, pass on and discuss books and sing other peoples songs that are copyrighted ...the written word naturally spawns discussion.

I also agree personal discussions or bickering should be taken to U2U as they are not the publics business.

I have received sensitive U2U's where the person has requested confidentiality which of course is honoured.

On occasion, I have also received a few nasty, hurtful U2U's which I have shared with family and friends out of frustration, anger, pain etc. I do this to seek an opinion...so I can check in to see if somehow I was mistaken or out of line to cause this reaction. i dont think this is uncommon and definately do not think my integrity is compromised... as someone here has suggested.

I often forward parts of emails & U2U's to keep others "in the loop" (instead of paraphrasing which can get you into trouble) which is a simple, quick way of sharing of information.

I have also had the honour to receive hilarious, creative, kind and loving U2U's which I have also shared to brighten up a loved ones day.

Communication is a tool and an art (which I am trying to improve my skills)Among our network of friends and family, we openly discuss ideas & issues as a way of supporting each other and try to help each other solve problems through thoughtful communication.

Baja Nomad is often a common thread in our lives as many of us have become friends and maintain long distance friendships through this network...thus we discuss themes and issues that come up on the board & in U2U's which is perfectly natural and healthy.

Many of us come from very different backgrounds and have opposing outlooks on politics, lifestyle etc...but we manage to get along by politely respecting each other's differences, listening and learning from each other.

Often there are misunderstandings & misinterpretations of the written word. Sometimes people dont communicate effectively...or their words are misinterpreted causing friction, drama, hurt feelings etc. Sometimes people write things they regret...we are human...some are just having a bad day, are drunk, got their buttons pushed, or screwed up their meds so may overreact or react inappropriately.

Usually through further explanation via U2U or email we come to a better understanding of things... apologies are offered and accepted...we kiss and make up and continue a healthy friendship.

Discussing things maturely clears the air and helps us understand the others point of view more clearly. Whether we agree or not doesnt matter as long as we are civil with one another.




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[*] posted on 5-21-2010 at 10:05 AM


Well said Shari!!!!



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[*] posted on 5-21-2010 at 11:38 AM


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Originally posted by lencho

Summarizing, U2U's are a lot like other personal communications. It's a matter of privacy and respect. Some folks do, some don't.

Personally, I tend not to say much to the latter. :)

--Larry


Well, since we started this this thread, we will say that this is one opinion with which we totally agree. To us the rest is rationalization.

And when there has been a pattern of a lack of privacy and a lack of respect, well---time to move on. Life is too short and too much fun to deal with those one cannot trust.

It has been interesting to see that so many feel differently, but we all do have our own sense of morals and ethics,---and life goes on.

John and Diane



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