Posted By n/a on 07/08/2008 1:54 PM
I think Dr. Amy's blog postings and online commentary lack elegance, rhetorical style, maturity, kindness, and even really much logic. I think she belittles her readers openly and all women in more subtle but repetitive ways. I am grateful she is no longer practicing medicine.
But Ms. Goer, your responses to her weaken your case. She should be allowed to flog herself on an unlimited basis and you should let her. Limiting her expression only makes you look defensive.
We'll have to agree to disagree on that one. My position is that I am willing to give anyone an opportunity to have their fair say, including an opportunity to rebut my arguments or those of other posters, but I am not willing to allow anyone to hijack this Forum with endless rants that, as you say, lack logic, maturity, or kindness. I also think Tuteur's rudeness, bullying, and personal attacks create an unpleasant environment that may discourage others from participating in the Forum or even following along. That may be a generational thing--I am currently 60--and maybe the younger generation isn't put off, but, then, I am the moderator, so I get to decide. And, of course, in support of my action, that kind of behavior violates the Forum's terms of use.
-- Henci