[WikiEN-l] The niceness principle

[Theo Clarke]

On Thu, 12 May 2005 03:39:03 +0100, Stacey Greenstein wrote:
> Should we then only write nice things about people/ Should we only
> include facts that the subjects' approve? Or should we be impartial and
> show that there is reality and negativeity?

The impartiality of showing reality and negativity does not mean that we need to abandon principles such as kindness.  I find it helpful to remember that there are feeling people on the other side of my screen. And, yes, I do recognise that some people will see this view as sanctimonious.

Theo