Posted by Dinah on May 22, 2005, at 22:11:16
In reply to Re: team effort, posted by so on May 22, 2005, at 21:54:43
Fair enough.
But I don't think even the formidable Alexandra (she's a she) will be enough of an ally to wear down Dr. Bob.
Perhaps it would be more productive to think of outcomes, and brainstorm ways to get there.
For example, is it the continued existence of the board that worries you?
The harm caused to individual posters by blocks? While I've never been blocked, so perhaps have no real frame of reference, the main harm that has been caused to me here has been from fellow posters. Although Dr. Bob has been granted the power to hurt me, and has, as is inevitable in all relationships, he hasn't caused me any real damage. While other posters have, on occasion.
Is it the interpretation of the rules? I notice that you have a great interest in language. But isn't it possible that multiple administrators would actually increase the amount of variability in interpretation? Do you think it would be worthwhile for someone like you, with a greater interest and facility in the nuances of language than I have, try to better explain the civility rules in words that would be easily understood by all?
(Have you been to PsychCentral? I don't think Dr. Grohol has a lot of professional input does he? I know he has "mods" on the boards, but I don't think they're professionals. Perhaps that's the way these boards work...)
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