In a message dated 8/7/2001 3:56:58 AM Central Daylight Time,
eva.ekeblad@goteborg.utfors.se writes:
> I am NOT saying that you should obey a chain of command, follow an
> etiquette, or a set protocol. What I'm saying is that when you turn to
> mailinglist communication because you have an important mission you should
> know your audience and how to reach them for your purpose. Treating
> potential allies as enemies or as ignorant children (heck, even ignorant
> children shouldn't be treated like ignorant children) is not an efficient
> rhetorical strategy for the purpose. It will, evidently, instead lead to
> what you have observed as a stagnation of the communication in relation to
> the individual performing thusly. This is my analysis of your case as you
> have offered it through your posting on "machinistic behavior".
>
>
Thank you for the analysis. I will try and be more thoughtful and less
impulsive in my posts in the future.
Working with emotionally and behaviorally disorder clients for a reason,
Eric
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