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a blanket point

English translation: complete ban on discussing it

16:04 Aug 10, 2017
English language (monolingual) [PRO]
Social Sciences - Psychology
English term or phrase: a blanket point
'Social networking: This is included as a ‘blanket point’ because in recent years this has become such
a technological faux pas that it can be a complete deal breaker, and can potentially lose you your job. ('Sex, drugs and Asperger Syndrome' Luke Jackson)

Social networking here is one of the subjects that should not be discussed in a workplace. I'm not sure what exactly a 'blanket point' here is. The author gives subjects (using bullet points) which should be avoided in the workplace e.g. political stance, medical issues, religion, sex life, finances and social networking (which is included as a 'blanket point').
rzezucha
Selected answer:complete ban on discussing it
Explanation:
as it can be so dangerous

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Note added at 8 mins (2017-08-10 16:12:45 GMT)
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blanket ban =complete/absolute ban

i think this is what they are trying to say here although using "point" instead. And the reason discussing social networking cn be dangerous is because it's a: "complete deal breaker, and can potentially lose you your job."

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Note added at 9 mins (2017-08-10 16:13:24 GMT)
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sorry i>I on penultimate line

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Note added at 10 mins (2017-08-10 16:14:19 GMT)
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http://www.ldoceonline.com/dictionary/blanket-statement-rule...

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Note added at 10 mins (2017-08-10 16:14:47 GMT)
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so covers ALL instances
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Yvonne Gallagher
Ireland
Local time: 00:44
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4 +2complete ban on discussing it
Yvonne Gallagher
4a general/overarching issue
philgoddard


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10 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5
a general/overarching issue


Explanation:
It's hard to know the exact meaning without more context, but the idea is that a blanket covers everything.

Example sentence(s):
  • One of the common misconceptions...is that we... understand the subtle nuances of wrestling. It’s a blanket issue, and rather than tackle the whole thing, I’ve decidtalk about my current IWC Pet Peeve.

    Reference: http://www.wrestlezone.com/editorials/236049-ringside-sermon...
philgoddard
United States
Native speaker of: English
PRO pts in category: 12

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  mike23
5 mins
neutral  Yvonne Gallagher: been asked here as well https://forum.wordreference.com/threads/blanket-point.335357... don't think answer fits. It's non-standard English
6 mins
  -> Yes, and it's had one answer: "a blanket point here just means a general point, the other points in the list being more personal in nature."
disagree  Daryo: more than enough context to figure out that it's a subject to avoid at all costs
1 hr
  -> Like I said, the term is "blanket point", not "blanket ban". But congratulations, this is your 100,000th disagree, more than everyone else on ProZ put together.
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6 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +2
complete ban on discussing it


Explanation:
as it can be so dangerous

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Note added at 8 mins (2017-08-10 16:12:45 GMT)
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blanket ban =complete/absolute ban

i think this is what they are trying to say here although using "point" instead. And the reason discussing social networking cn be dangerous is because it's a: "complete deal breaker, and can potentially lose you your job."

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Note added at 9 mins (2017-08-10 16:13:24 GMT)
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sorry i>I on penultimate line

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Note added at 10 mins (2017-08-10 16:14:19 GMT)
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http://www.ldoceonline.com/dictionary/blanket-statement-rule...

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Note added at 10 mins (2017-08-10 16:14:47 GMT)
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so covers ALL instances

Yvonne Gallagher
Ireland
Local time: 00:44
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 65
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Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
neutral  philgoddard: A blanket ban is not the same as a blanket point, though "blanket" is being used in the same way.
5 mins
  -> Well, never heard of a blnaket point before but nevertheless this is what they seem to be suggesting...
agree  Daryo: that makes sense in this context
1 hr
  -> Thanks!
agree  Michael Confais (X)
886 days
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