Hm. Thought blank carpet statement would have indicated "Speaking for everyone". Well, in that case, I'll simply say the wording spoke for everyone. Ok, we cleared that part up.
Now, back to the matter at hand.
Quote: "WHO is deciding?"
I'm not even sure what you're asking.
Sigh. Ok, I guess you really don't understand. But this just raised concerns. I'm not asking "Who is deciding in a situation". Put the situation aside for a moment. Want to be clear here. Speaking for others is how I hurt them in the past (long ago). Even if I was "right". It caused people to self harm. And attempt suicide. Do you now understand the harm/danger of such statements? That bad expreince is also what pushed me to never allow those mistakes to happen again btw. Or at least try my best not too. Like anyone else though even I can slip up.
So when you say "A person doesn't need" then I'm pointing out that the wording is implying speaking for them.
I know it's a simple mistake and that it's not what you actually mean. But consider how it can be recivered by anyone. When that wording is used. You didn't say "X person specifically". You said "A" person. As in ANY person. Even if you did mention someone specifically then I have to point out that there's every harm/danger in claiming to know what others want or need.
It's simply more efficent to state the situation for what it is without speaking for others. Unless of course you speak for yourself. Say what people DO. Say what people DID. That is fine. I can't fault that. No concerns there. Action. Reaction. Result.
But when you speak of the NEEDS of others, then we have to consider a few things. Sorry. My poor wording. "I" need to consider a few things.
Is it YOUR choice or THEIR choice? My concern is choice. Choice itself. In regards to ANY situation. Maybe somoene seems to feel a need. OR maybe they're actually conflicted. OR maybe someone feels one thing, thinks another and isn't sure what to think. Even if they believed they were certain beforehand. We're not mind readers.
In bloody belladonna's situation it's clear she didn't want to do something. Which is fine. But I would NEVER under ANY circumstances claim to know what her needs are when I've never even asked her so that she can tell/inform me. And even then I'd be very cautious. If there's even the slightest room for doubt and speaking of the needs of others ends up causing them to feel "Confsued" or "conflcited" then it's like... You end up telling them what to think instead of letting them think for themselves? Is perhaps the best way I can phrase it. People rarely intend to do it. But make a mistake over and over and over then it's what ends up happening.
I've made that mistake in the past. So when I detect "A person does/doesn't need" when a person can be "anyone" then I call that into question.
You did say, and I quote.
Quote: If a person decides
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So it came across as if you was speaking for "everyone".
As for talking abot anyone specifically, I already covered that. If you tell people what they need, even with good intentions, it can lead to someone feeling like they don't have a choice. Each and every time someone tells someone what they need or acts like they know better "for" them, it's another... Mmm... I'm not sure how to phrase it. It can pile up. Does that make sense?