Posted by Dr. Bob on April 30, 2005, at 13:51:17
In reply to Dr. Bob. I know you're busy, but when you get, posted by Dinah on April 30, 2005, at 12:50:44
> Has your interest in online communities stretched to the difference between those where the administrator assumes a nearly purely administrative role, and those where they both administrate and join in on a limited basis?
Sure, that's an interesting question.
> there's that contrast right here on Babble from before and after.
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> why did you change your style?Did I change my style? When was that?
> My guess would be that the benefits of greater participation would be less room for projection, because the administrator wouldn't be a blank screen... It might also decrease resentment towards the administrator because the participants have grown to know and care for the administrator and feel that he knows and cares for them as individuals.
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> I can see the benefits of the administrator avoiding non-administrative contact as well. I would imagine that it could possibly increase both the perception and the reality of impartiality in the meting out of administrative actions. Although in practice, we're going to see partiality anyway. And I suppose it could lead to jealousy and jockeying for favor among the board participants.I don't know, like perceived partiality, there may be projection, jealousy, and jockeying for favor no matter what. In a large group, knowing and caring for everyone as individuals would be a large task...
Any thoughts on what the differences might be for the administrator?
Bob
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