Member Discussion ~ SOP (Statement of Purpose)

[hlthe2b]

11. I agree with you Violet_C.... So far seems not to be a problem

Discussions have been diverse and broad, IMO to date.

As I read the SOP, the only thing that occurs to me is member expectations re: civility and respect (i.e., giving each other benefit of the doubt). Now clearly that could go into a separate member SOP or left to be "assumed". I hate to anticipate anything but respectful and collegial discussions, but in the event we have some disruption emerge, it might be good to be able to point to that as an expectation for participation in the group. I know that I would hope that participants in this group would be open and honest, but also give each other some benefit of the doubt when misunderstandings occur. This might be particularly true if a more controversial issue comes to light or a historical theory on an issue is discussed in what might be meant to be a "devil's advocacy" kind of way, but one in which many find its premise offensive. . I guess I'm wondering if that should not be a more formally expressed expectation.