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			Ok. Now I'd like to add something else to the mix. 
 
What about Silencing through gossip? Shunning. Labeling of a person as a slut, a stalker, a gold digger or obsessed? 
 
This is something we can all combat. Sending a pm to another member devaluing another member? It has been my experience that nobody ever goes to the person being shredded and *asks* before perpetuationg the bullshit. 
 
Apretty spoke of a true imbalance of power. I think there is an imbalance of power in these kinds of situations. The most painful thing for me has been seeing a person in authority (or perceived authority) rip a member in public. For speaking a truth. For having a dissenting opinion. It sets an ugly stage. 
		 
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
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