Posted by Dr. Bob on October 9, 2003, at 0:25:52
In reply to Re: SOMETHING more, posted by fallsfall on October 8, 2003, at 21:35:35
> > I think if someone's going to be supportive, there's something to be said for having them back sooner rather than later...
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> I think you may be fair and far off on this one Dr. Bob, with all due respect. At least in retrospect do you see that there is a possibility you might be mistaken?
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> DinahSorry, mistaken how?
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> how can you tell?
Well, I can't predict the future. But it was working out this time, at least. At least until recently...
> I would prefer to see the interests of the posters held above the interests of the uncivil.
The question is how to balance them. But if push comes to shove, I agree, the good of the many outweighs the good of the few.
> I would not object as much if you shortened a 1 week block as when you shorten the lengthy ones. The lengthy ones are not a surprise to their recipients.
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> fallsfallIMO, no block should be a surprise...
Bob
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