Posted by Dr. Bob on June 15, 2005, at 1:50:14
In reply to Re: Out of interest - closing all PB boards » so, posted by Nikkit2 on June 14, 2005, at 11:10:15
> the people there are there in order to heal themseves, in order to fight towards being well. I think the majority of people here are doing that, but I also believe there are a number who aren't striving towards that goal.
How can you tell what someone's goal is?
> Its much more about support than education - eg, the advice that is given here, alot of the time wouldn't be allowed on the boards I am talking about
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> these other boards do have fairly strict guidelinesSo stricter might be better?
> Plus, another aspect I'd not though about, in about 75% of the boards, the posters do actually know the doctors involved in real time, so maybe that makes it harder to rebel against them.
How might that make it harder?
> Also, finally, at the other boards it much easier to simply get rid of trouble makers that cause pain to others regularly. After a number of warnings, the group, as a whole, can vote the distruptive member out.
Is it getting them out or keeping them out? Does it work to let the group vote? Do people get scapegoated?
> But, ofcourse, they are much smaller groups.
How do you think size makes a difference?
> I've never known anywhere that is free, that has people so adamant that they want the rules their way and not the owners. I've never known it in a pub, or a club, or an art gallery either.
You've seen this at places that charge, though?
Maybe they're more adamant if they care more? Or if their opinions matter more? Or do you have a theory? Sorry about all the questions!
Bob
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