Posted by Dr. Bob on September 15, 2006, at 23:41:15
In reply to Re: some merging of the two worlds » Dr. Bob, posted by alexandra_k on September 15, 2006, at 20:17:00
> This re-framing helps me to justify being part of the community.
Good! :-)
> However, it would be much appreciated if the rules and such were spelled out clear as day on a page somewhere.
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> Simple things like
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> Don't post more than three times in a row, unless you are responding to other's posts.
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> -llI did add, as clearly as I could, a couple to FAQ recently, including the above at:
http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/faq.html#three
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> BUT if you "tattle" on someone three times and you or the other deputies don't consider what that person did is a problem, then YOU are in trouble! Seems like a no win thing to me.
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> MidnightBlueSorry, I don't think that would be considered uncivil, since we'd be notified directly rather than by posting. I think we just wouldn't respond to notifications (about that particular poster) after that.
Also, you (or whoever) could just not notify us any more about that particular poster...
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> Bob do you have a date in mind? Are you ill?
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> Have you made any arrangements for the technical aspects of keeping this going?
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> Have you thought of hiring an administrator? How many hours per week would it take for someone to replace you if the deputies kept voluteering?
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> Can you sell the board to a drug co or hospital or something? Would you really be willing to give up control?
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> Can you get a grant?
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> Are you willing to give up any power at all to keep it going? Would you be willing for the deputies to rewrite the rules or reorganize the blocking system? Would you trust them to implement change without consulting you? Would you trust then to select the next group of deputies and train them without your input?
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> Bob this does not mean I don't like you or think you are a good person but have you considered obtaining professional help to help you through this time of transition and relinquishment?
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> zazenduckyI don't have a date in mind, and as far as I know, I'm not ill.
I'm open to suggestions regarding the technical aspects, too.
I did mention hiring employees before. I don't know how many hours it would take. It would depend on who it was?
I'm willing to give up power under the right conditions. I think it would be better if there were continuity...
In theory, I could get a grant, but (1) that's easier said than done and (2) grants are time-limited, too.
Do you think I need professional help?
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> How about my issues around the blocking system? genuine concern or transference response?
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> 'What do the deputies think'? Kind of implies you are going to listen to the deputies in virtue of who they are rather than considering the content that is said regardless of who says it.
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> alexandra_kThe blocking system is also a real issue. But that doesn't mean there aren't transference elements, too. :-)
Similarly for the deputy system. Being more democratic means I won't have all the power. At the same time, there's also the potential for dynamics involving acceptance, rejection, competition, envy, etc.
Bob
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