Posted by Dr. Bob on February 1, 2005, at 2:17:03
In reply to Re: I think I understand why people don't like this... » alexandra_k, posted by Gabbix2 on January 31, 2005, at 19:22:28
> Those of us who travel the psych circuit have been shut out from enough rooms, enough private conversations, and have been whispered about too much.
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> Gabbix2I think that's a lot of it.
If people know what it's like to be shut out, that may be the last thing they'd want to do to someone else.
Which is of course being empathic.
But I think it's OK if they think about themselves, too. And want a room to stay cozy, for example, if that's the way they like it.
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> This is a case where I will be like Rosa Parks and stand up for all of those who want a bus seat......
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> Fallen4MyTWhat if there are 100?
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> I really wish Dr. Bob could see Babble as a community, not a restaurant, not an accomodation.
Sorry, can you explain again what the difference would be?
> I might see a group of people who seem funny or warm, or who are carrying on a really fun conversations about mangoes. But when I went to try to join in, I'd be hit with an invisible wall that said "Sorry, these people won't let you in, but you're welcome to join this other group over here." How on earth is that equal? Or inviting? How does it make Babble seem like a nice place?
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> Dinah1. Some people try to join in now and hit an invisible wall. And what recourse do they have?
2. It would be equal opportunity. I might see a group of people sharing a mango, and I might think it would be nice if I could get one, too.
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> Why on earth would I envy people who were involved in something I find so repugnant? ... it's a matter of rudeness and elitism.
Sorry, but please be sensitive to the feelings of others and don't post anything that could lead them to feel accused or put down, thanks.
> it insinuates that there is an unruly mass to get away from.
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> Gabbix2Masses (crowds, mobs, large groups) *do* tend to be unruly. That's the whole thing.
Which is another point, some people might prefer to provide support in a more concentrated way. And I think that would be fine...
Bob
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