CZ Talk:Professionalism

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what on earth does redacted mean!. why not removed? David Tribe 20:25, 9 March 2007 (CST) that is diversion laddie, you say A mean B and have done it before someone figures out what. laderon chum, Robert Tito | Talk

"Redacted" redacted. --Larry Sanger 10:42, 11 March 2007 (CDT)

Professionalism--what is it?

This section was drafted by Nancy Sculerati--thanks! --Larry Sanger 10:42, 11 March 2007 (CDT)

This is a very exciting policy direction, over "civility". "Professionalism" is a much richer concept in which to capture the ethos to which we strive. Stephen Ewen 19:57, 11 March 2007 (CDT)

I'd still like to see the template worded something like "Text here was removed by the Constabulary on grounds of unprofessional conduct.' - Stephen Ewen 20:03, 11 March 2007 (CDT)

I'm just imagining how that's going to be received by people. It's one thing to be accused of "uncivil" conduct; that's something that everyone understands. It means, basically, acting rudely or impolitely. When people act that way, it's often hard to deny that they've acted that way. But to be accused of "unprofessional conduct" is much more vague, and not only accuses a person of being rude (maybe!), but of not being up to the standards of a profession, which basically adds insult to injury. It is a good idea to encourage people to act professionally. But that doesn't mean it's a good idea to use "unprofessional" as a blanket description of objectionable conduct. That's how I see it anyway. --Larry Sanger 21:39, 11 March 2007 (CDT)

...and not only accuses a person of being rude (maybe!), but of not being up to the standards of a profession. Yes, that seems very clear now. I can see how the two could be muddled. I therefore concede the matter. Stephen Ewen 03:50, 12 March 2007 (CDT)