Apparently I scold. I get told this a lot. Usually I've just said 'Please try to remain civil.' I don't like rudeness.
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There is, of course, a huge difference between advocating the free speech & having boundaries with how you will allow ppl to speak to you.
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I am very interested in speech & the effects of speech.I read & write quite a lot about effective communication.
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But there is a lot of confusion around this. One woman's condescending 'scolding' is another's virtuous 'calling out.'
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I'd defend the right to be rude, but try to be polite. Usually being seems to help my cause more....

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Yes, but also mine to go away if they are.
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Absolutely. Mine too
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One's a principle, the other is a preference
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Freedom of speech also means freedom 'from' speech, no one has to listen to you.
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Rudeness tends to arise when freedom of speech is had without the abillity to be held responsible for your words....i.e. anonimity.
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