But is it true that other guests have complained about me making them uncomfortable?
So? Those other guests might just hate my gut.
Or they might prefer their pal to come speak at the last few open entries, and Douglas got invited instead.
Or they might be idiots.
Or insane.
Or "professional" touchy-feelers....
Re:In defence of Douglas Crockford
by georgemcbay on Sunday September 04, 2016 @03:56PM
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You really don't see how indirect insinuation can be very damaging? Here is like an ultimate example:
"We have asked John Doe not to attend the party as we have heard word that many parents would not be comfortable having him around their children".
Claims nothing, insinuates obvious reputation destroying behavior.
The insinuation made in the actual example with Douglas Crawford isn't exactly this clear cut, but it is still very damaging while lacking documented basis in reality.
You make me uncomfortable.
Clearer now?
Imagine saying that about anyone, to any group (here it was to the whole world).
Let's say the invite you to a gathering publicly then wrote a tweet about "We will also be removing eli from list of invited guests, to help make the venue a comfortable environment for all".
That is just insulting, because it insinuates something terrible has happened, or you did some shameful unspeakable thing and they are just being considerate and not disclosing it publicly.