Dispossessing or divesting someone of their pen and writing utensils is one of the various strategies that draw on both psychological and practical tactics. We should first start by engaging in gentle persuasion, appealing to the person’s sense of responsibility and suggesting that they voluntarily relinquish their pen and writing materials to avoid any potential negative consequences or risks. Alternatively, we could adopt a more firm and assertive approach, taking steps to physically remove the pen and writing materials from the person’s vicinity or restricting their access to them in some other way. Ultimately, the best strategy will depend on a range of factors, including the individual’s personality and disposition, the context of the situation, and the specific goals one hopes to achieve by limiting their access to writing materials. With careful planning and execution, however, it is possible to successfully divest someone of their pen and writing option while minimizing conflict and maximizing positive outcomes for everyone involved

Post Scriptum

If an uninvited person has no right to participate in t-penning, the project organizers can:

  • Clearly communicate this to them to set boundaries
  • Exclude them from all t-penning activities
  • Disregard their input and their feeds related to t-penning