Is Scope Disability Friendly anymore?
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I rarely come here anymore, As many know this is my third time here over 4 years or so.
Other than my rapidly significantly declining health the other main reason is what some others have posted here already. I
in my opinion and it is just my opinion (although a few past searches do verify it) a tiny handful seem to pounce on another tiny handful consistently in what appears as intentional aims of getting their threads closed by turning up in them no matter what the subject and posting a sarcastic or pointless response or an emoji, that will almost certainly set off a reaction either by the thread starter, the admin or both.
It can't be a coincidence it's certainly not paranoia on their part either because none of these remarks are aimed at me I simply observe them regularly and can definitely see what they are saying.
It's also a good point how written word can at times come across wrong, but that only applies without a consistent pattern.
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I always feel disappointed when a thread that I've been participating in gets closed as I'd like to continue to post in it, but I understand why it needs to be done.
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Not shocked at all people believe Scope is toxic. The entire internet in general is toxic thanks to the far right, tech bros, bots etc.
To build a real community, in person support is the only way. People are less likely to be bigoted **** if they have to tell it to your face, and not behind a screen.
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Sorry to hear about your health nightcity im sending much love
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Part of my own problem is that I tend to tell it like it is, at least as I see it, which more often than not goes down like the flippin' Titanic with various people, particularly online.
Hence I tend to rub the Mods up the wrong way because they have to step in to defuse arguments.
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Are we not just saying that only certain people have the right to answer on here and some people with a different opinion shouldn't have an opinion at all?.
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Nope.
It's just that some people like to "Gate Keep", ie pretend theirs is the only correct opinion.
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On a Disability Forum we have as we should members with Physical and Mental Health disabilities.
All members do not think the same and some are not able to see the impact their words might have. They may have good intentions and it is another members interpretation that is an issue.
It is this that makes having House Rules set in stone impossible in my opinion.
I accept that good intentions are not always enough, therefore the mods have to decide was the members actually capable of seeing the impact their words would have on another.
I know of several members who feel others are actually waiting for them to post so they can put them down and this can sometimes be done in a preaching manner.
We should be promoting understanding and empathy on the forum.
Where every member feels valued.
All members are the same irrespective of their rank or length of time they have been on the forum.
Ranks do not make any member more important than another. Instead they help committed and active members of on line Community earn abilities such as the ability to edit their own posts. (Using the Community)
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Having a different opinion isn’t the problem, it’s how that opinion is put across that makes the difference.
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And I'm quite happy to be here to ask questions. One of my questions doesn't even refer to this thread, so it shouldn't upset anyone. Why don't the red boxes that state (new post's) go away when you've read the post? Can any mods answer that? Because if you read it, it would be helpful if vanished till someone else has posted, it saves you re-reading the same post.Thanks in advanced.😀
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They don't even go for me, whether I refresh the page or not🤔
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Oh...nothing like that happens when I do it.
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i think the mods are over sensitive not under
and we dont need ai telling us the rules need to be clearer rules are dont be a jerk how much more do you need
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The difference between working in a work environment with safety rules and rules on a community forum lies in the context of safety measures and regulations.
In a work place safety rules are established by legislation (like the Health and Safety Work Act) to protect employees and ensure a safe working environment.
The rules cover various aspects, including risk assessments, equipment safety and emergency protocols.
In contrast a community forum typically operates under different rules and regulations that may not be as stringent as those in a workplace.
In summary, work place safety rules are designed to create a secure environment, while community forum rules may focus more on community guidelines and behaviour rather than strict safety rules.
I am unable to agree that many members work in Professional roles or that members have to write to a certain standard.
Members write to their ability which should never be looked down on. Nor should members feel they cannot contribute because they have less education or their health condition might make it impossible to achieve this high standard.
Intent must always be taken into account as some members are unable to understand how what they write might affect another person.
One rule does not fit all.
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Who is being a "jerk" ?
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Are you talking about something different to forums?
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When i joined scope i was so oit of order i kicked off big time acted in such a way im so gratefuli was given a chance to stay in the forum Albus spoke to me with such warmth kindness and also laid down boundries all the years ive been in therapy to control my emotions never worked but being on here and learning to umderstand my words did have actions and my messagea would be checked before going out was this way for over a year i used to get frustrsted but i understand rosie rachel holly adrian mary always been respectful considerate and always checking in
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didnt say anywas is i sai the rules say dont be
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people that speak on behalf of the vulnerable dont have a clue what its like to be vulnerable and make assumptions about what we do or dont need or want
maybe people need to stop speaking for us and listen to us instead,
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