civility panel jd & i
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Online Civility and its (Muppethugging) Discontents
Dr. Free-Ride, Sheril Kirshenbaum,
and Isis the Scientist
Politeness, or being a decent human being?
• Taking each other seriously in our engagements with each other.
• Assuming good faith until the evidence weighs against it.
• Not writing off each other’s experiences or feelings.
Hard to engage when you don’t feel welcome.
• Language (technical/jargon-y, academic, aggressive, profane, religious, …)
• Composition of the community (Am I the only one with these opinions, experiences, etc.?)
• Am I being heard or dismissed out of hand?
Respect doesn’t eliminate disagreement or hurt.
• In serious engagement, fundamental differences may surface.
• Speaking up about my experience may make someone else feel bad about herself.
• Taking seriously someone else’s testimony about her experience may make me feel bad about myself.
Sometimes disengagement is the way to go.
• Modeling good behavior to incorrigible trolls may earn you a place in heaven, but it will make your time in the internets very tedious.
• Respecting yourself, and your own interests and limits, is important, too!
Incivility: The Asshat Definition
Incivility: 1. discourteous behavior or
treatment.
See also: rudeness, boorishness,
uncouthness
The antonym of:
Civility: 1. courtesy; politeness. 2.a polite action or expression 3.Archaic. civilization; culture;
good breeding
Source: The Random House Unabridged Dictionary
Incivility: The Asshat Definition
Incivility: 1. discourteous behavior or
treatment.
See also: rudeness, boorishness,
uncouthness
The antonym of:
Civility: 1. courtesy; politeness. 2.a polite action or expression 3.Archaic. civilization; culture;
good breeding
Source: The Random House Unabridged Dictionary
Incivility: The Muppethuggers’ Definition
The Consequences of Incivility
But What About Language?
But What About Language?
Appearances Can Be Deceiving…
Appearances Can Be Deceiving…
Discussion?