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<blockquote data-quote="Grant" data-source="post: 7811" data-attributes="member: 1"><p>Ah good, someone has got around to my point. So here we are in a discussion where so far the consensus is unanimous. Disabled people should not be precluded from beekeeping. And here, in the post quoted, are some alternative methods to help achieve that goal.</p><p></p><p>So why, as a forum community, are we so quick to jump on the back of someone who is different or has an alternative approach?</p><p>We go to great lengths to say how we've done it for years this way so its the best or only way. Would that answer be different if you knew the posters circumstances. Do they really have to say "hey I'm disabled" to get a positive response or some constructive feedback? And if they do, then why? Why would your answer be different if you are being inclusive? Likewise, if they are not disabled, why would that change your answer?</p><p></p><p>Along the same lines, why do we jump on someone's writing style (or spelling). Initially we have no idea if they have a learning difference, or maybe dyslexia, fat fingers or perhaps they may even be blind and are using voice to text software to send their message. Some people type what they think as they are thinking it, so it may appear random or garbled, but does that mean its any less relevant? Sure its a pain in the arse and yes after you "get to know" a member you can determine if they are just being lazy but we are still making an assumption.</p><p></p><p>Of course, a given individual may or may not have any impairment. But who are we to judge behind our keyboards?</p><p>Lockdowns, shootings, earthquakes and peoples personal circumstances are all going to impact their view on life, not to mention their technical approach to the site, and lets not forget intonation and non verbal signals are lost in this format.</p><p></p><p>With covid we constantly hear the adage "be kind". But how many of us are? This site is not a reflection of me, its a reflection on you guys. It takes a community to make a community, so please lets start behaving like one.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Grant, post: 7811, member: 1"] Ah good, someone has got around to my point. So here we are in a discussion where so far the consensus is unanimous. Disabled people should not be precluded from beekeeping. And here, in the post quoted, are some alternative methods to help achieve that goal. So why, as a forum community, are we so quick to jump on the back of someone who is different or has an alternative approach? We go to great lengths to say how we've done it for years this way so its the best or only way. Would that answer be different if you knew the posters circumstances. Do they really have to say "hey I'm disabled" to get a positive response or some constructive feedback? And if they do, then why? Why would your answer be different if you are being inclusive? Likewise, if they are not disabled, why would that change your answer? Along the same lines, why do we jump on someone's writing style (or spelling). Initially we have no idea if they have a learning difference, or maybe dyslexia, fat fingers or perhaps they may even be blind and are using voice to text software to send their message. Some people type what they think as they are thinking it, so it may appear random or garbled, but does that mean its any less relevant? Sure its a pain in the arse and yes after you "get to know" a member you can determine if they are just being lazy but we are still making an assumption. Of course, a given individual may or may not have any impairment. But who are we to judge behind our keyboards? Lockdowns, shootings, earthquakes and peoples personal circumstances are all going to impact their view on life, not to mention their technical approach to the site, and lets not forget intonation and non verbal signals are lost in this format. With covid we constantly hear the adage "be kind". But how many of us are? This site is not a reflection of me, its a reflection on you guys. It takes a community to make a community, so please lets start behaving like one. [/QUOTE]
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