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The Big One-

Yes, absolutely.

As a matter of fact that was a concern I had reading one person’s posts about the “maalos” of not being shomer Torah umitzvos r’l.

When an incorrect or lo kihalocha opinion is posted, a correction, backed by mekor(os) is definitely in order.

The method of correction is what I try to be extremely careful with.

It struck me erev Rosh Hashana that I don’t know who reads my postings and potentially what harm we can do with a harsh word, mockery, or insults.

A shogeg should be corrected with kindness.

A mechutzuf/maizid/lehachisnik – some mechutzafim need the (verbal) potch, but I have seen rabeim and kiruv professionals “warm up” a cynical person as well with kind words and understanding.

Honestly, I appreciate this web site tremendously, but I don’t envy the achrayos the moderators have.