The following "Fight Fair" article was written and posted by the 'Naked Pastor' on his blog. This blog post was about fighting fair, with rules of engagement. I believe them to be appropriate, so I hope that this post finds you. And I hope that all credit goes to the 'Naked Pastor'.
"This is based on a very old post of mine. If we're going to fight, let's fight fair. Here's a few rules I would suggest to my readers. Especially those who comment:
1. Be RESPECTFUL. Don't name-call. Don't belittle others.
2. FOCUS on the issue. Don't get personal. Maintain clarity on your view.
3. STAY on point. Don't change the subject until you have dealt with the original issue.
4. WAIT before writing. don't respond when angry. Cool off first. Present a reasoned response. It can be impassioned, but make sure it is not a knee-jerk reaction.
5. Try to UNDERSTAND what others are saying. Don't write people off, but try to understand where they are coming from. Walk in their shoes for a minute.
6. IF you don't understand what they are saying, ASK for clarity. Don't assume you know what they mean.
7. Even if we argue ideas, try to RESPECT and appreciate other people."
Now I did not include all the examples, but I believe that if you take this information, you have gained one thing. A start to fighting fair...
Good luck.
Visit the Naked Pastor blog at www.nakedpastor.com
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