Posted by Dr. Bob on April 30, 2005, at 17:58:17
In reply to Re: administrating and joining in » Dr. Bob, posted by Dinah on April 30, 2005, at 14:07:36
> It was before I came, so pre-mid [2001]. I can see it myself in the archives, and even commented on Parenting about it, but you ignored my comment. :(
So it was a while ago. Maybe I was trying to help get that board, or others at other times, going?
> > Any thoughts on what the differences might be for the administrator?
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> Well, it might take a bit more time.
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> There may be legal protections in keeping to a purely administrative role.
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> It might be harder for you to give administrative actions to those you care for and have a personal relationship with.
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> I imagine that being involved in the group in addition to administrating it would involve relational risks and a certain amount of raw courage. It could bring about both pain and great rewards.
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> So how close am I?I think all those are part of it. Personal temperament is certainly a factor. And some of it may be a holdover from doing clinical work. You think I'm missing out?
Bob
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