Posted by kiddo on July 11, 2002, at 5:31:01
In reply to Re: May I post?If so, a response for Shar and others.., posted by oracle on July 10, 2002, at 22:55:57
> Well, this is where our thoughts and opinions diverge about the purpose of the admin board. It allows posters to give input, to talk about what they do and do not like, to make suggestions. It was never set up to "resolve" concerns based on majority rule or something. It is set up to bring concerns to the attention of Dr. Bob, which I believe people have been doing. What he does with the information, whether or not he changes something in regard to the concerns expressed...that's up to him. And, that's all that I ever felt was offered to posters via the admin board. I don't know how it began to be seen as a place where posters could come and change how the board is handled. It always has been up to Dr. Bob to make decisions. What has happened (imo) is that he has made his decisions, and posters continue to post frequently about why he is wrong, and the moral/ethical aspects of his unwillingness to do things a different way (my way, usually), and keep things pretty stirred up in general. Which is fine, if that's how they want to spend their time.
>Where else would people post their concerns regarding what they feel is wrong? Perhaps they'd like a better understanding of the 'goings on', so they feel like people and not guinea pigs. Some people feel that certain members are treated differently than others, and since the 'civility' rules are subject to change at any given time, maybe they'd just like a better understanding of what's acceptable and what isn't.
> Thanks you for stating my thoughts so clearly.
> I think many have mistaken what this board (admin) is
> for.
>
> I think it is very clear that as much as some want this board to be run differently, it is Bob's boadr and some things will not change. So why continue to argue.
>I thought Dr. Bob appreciated feedback, and in fact encourages it, as long as it's civil, of course.
> No one stops to consider the time Bob put into coding this board. Perl is not simple as HTML. Who pays the hosting fees ? Bob does, and this board seems to be hosted at Viero, so the fees are in the hundereds of dollars a month.
>
I have to disagree with this statement for the fact that I've seen posts of appreciation to Dr. Bob for having the site.>
> How would you feel if you worked for free, shelled out ~$250 out of pocket and offered all this for free ? And then had people, without a clue about the real mechanics, tell you it is all wrong ?
>I don't believe it's completely 'free' either...Dr. Bob performs research from the members/community. There have also been offers for help in maintaining the site, etc...some people *do* have a clue about the mechanics as well.
> I know what I would say !
As long as it's civil....
Just my opinion, of course and I may be completely wrong. You seem so familiar, is the St. James by chance?
Kiddo
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