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I used to put these long wordy disclaimers on my posts, but they got annoying so I stopped. I'd still like a way of making these things clear though, so now I can just link to this and go "Note: 3b) applies" etc (which it really does)
Since a few people have asked: you are quite welcome to make your own list of relevant disclaimers based on/inspired by this page, though credit would be nice and I want a cut of any profits :)
Standard Disclaimers:
0) If I direct you to a disclaimer that doesn't exist (like, say 2a or 4b) this is a bad sign and it's probably safe to assume they all apply, plus maybe some others I forgot about.
1) I'm pretty tactless, and often do a poor job of expressing myself, coming across as saying something (possibly quite unpleasant) I didn't mean. You can't be expected to be psychic and I understand if you get annoyed at what I actually said (regardless of what I meant) but if you explain why it bothers you I will try to clarify. Unfortunately I may need to clarify my clarification, and this can go on for a while...
2) I get quite ill at frequent but unpredictable intervals, which often results in me avoiding the computer or not being up to sensible comments for quite a while. To deal with the backlog I then do some fairly brutal triage, so if it doesn't require an indepth response you may only get a brief reply if any.
3) I think by talking. Often I will post on a topic I'm still figuring out my position on, and only get a grip on it after some discussion. So please let me know if you have a differing or more complete opinion, but check the comments to make sure that angle hasn't already been covered.
Also, once an idea gets in my head I may post on it repeatedly while I nut it out.
4) Unfortunately, there is a strong correlation between how motivated I feel to post about a difficult subject RIGHT NOW, how tactless I'm feeling, and how close I am to crashing in a big stupid heap.
5)I'm kind of weird and neurotic about displays of affection and stuff. Good natured friendliness is fine, but if I'm down too much intense emotional support may actually make me feel worse. (And if we meet in person, please don't hug me!)
Specific subdisclaimers for individual circumstances:
1a)I am feeling really sick/tired/tactless right now, this probably isn't very well written and chances are neither will be my replies.
2b)I am so totally not up to comments right now.
3b)I am totally still figuring out what I think about this. Take all opinions with a grain of salt, and don't be surprised if I disown them completely when pressed.
4a) (implies 1a, 2b and 3b) I got inspired to write a tactless rant on a tricky subject and have belatedly realised this may not have been wise. Unfortunately, I'm still not very feeling very tactful so it's probably better I leave the comments well alone until I can get some distance and let my brain reset. Sorry!
5a)I am feeling weird and mopey. You can say something supportive if you want, but please don't feel obliged to, since it's hard to pitch that sort of thing so as to actually make me feel better. I'd probably rather links to amusing cat macros or something.
Since a few people have asked: you are quite welcome to make your own list of relevant disclaimers based on/inspired by this page, though credit would be nice and I want a cut of any profits :)
Standard Disclaimers:
0) If I direct you to a disclaimer that doesn't exist (like, say 2a or 4b) this is a bad sign and it's probably safe to assume they all apply, plus maybe some others I forgot about.
1) I'm pretty tactless, and often do a poor job of expressing myself, coming across as saying something (possibly quite unpleasant) I didn't mean. You can't be expected to be psychic and I understand if you get annoyed at what I actually said (regardless of what I meant) but if you explain why it bothers you I will try to clarify. Unfortunately I may need to clarify my clarification, and this can go on for a while...
2) I get quite ill at frequent but unpredictable intervals, which often results in me avoiding the computer or not being up to sensible comments for quite a while. To deal with the backlog I then do some fairly brutal triage, so if it doesn't require an indepth response you may only get a brief reply if any.
3) I think by talking. Often I will post on a topic I'm still figuring out my position on, and only get a grip on it after some discussion. So please let me know if you have a differing or more complete opinion, but check the comments to make sure that angle hasn't already been covered.
Also, once an idea gets in my head I may post on it repeatedly while I nut it out.
4) Unfortunately, there is a strong correlation between how motivated I feel to post about a difficult subject RIGHT NOW, how tactless I'm feeling, and how close I am to crashing in a big stupid heap.
5)I'm kind of weird and neurotic about displays of affection and stuff. Good natured friendliness is fine, but if I'm down too much intense emotional support may actually make me feel worse. (And if we meet in person, please don't hug me!)
Specific subdisclaimers for individual circumstances:
1a)I am feeling really sick/tired/tactless right now, this probably isn't very well written and chances are neither will be my replies.
2b)I am so totally not up to comments right now.
3b)I am totally still figuring out what I think about this. Take all opinions with a grain of salt, and don't be surprised if I disown them completely when pressed.
4a) (implies 1a, 2b and 3b) I got inspired to write a tactless rant on a tricky subject and have belatedly realised this may not have been wise. Unfortunately, I'm still not very feeling very tactful so it's probably better I leave the comments well alone until I can get some distance and let my brain reset. Sorry!
5a)I am feeling weird and mopey. You can say something supportive if you want, but please don't feel obliged to, since it's hard to pitch that sort of thing so as to actually make me feel better. I'd probably rather links to amusing cat macros or something.
