Posted by phoenix1 on February 23, 2008, at 12:38:51
In reply to Psycho-Babble is dying., posted by SLS on February 19, 2008, at 6:05:11
I don't know if Psycho-Babble is dying. It's sad to see some of the long-time posters leaving. (I read this board religiously for 4 years before ever signing up and posting) So it's not at all the same board when there is an influx of new users and an outflux of old timers. In that respect, the old Psycho-Babble is dying, and I'm not sure how much I like the new one.
I do know that the civility rules have caused people to leave out of sheer frustration. I also know that there are lot's of people who are reading, but feel a fear of posting because they are unclear on how their post will be accepted by the administration. I'm beginning to learn this fear unfortunately. I don't feel I can say what I mean without getting disciplined. And if I can't say what I actually want to say, then what is the point in posting if it will just cause another block or PBC? Bob recomended this himself, something to the effect of "you may not have anything civil to say on particular threads, in which case you can avoid them". But how can there be healthy debate or defense of oneself with the current civility rules?
Anyways, Im straying from the purpose of this response. The current civility rules are changing the nature of babble, and I don't think it is for the good. The problem is that I haven't found a better forum out there. But if I don't feel that this is a safe and healthy community to be a part of, maybe babble isn't right for me either...
Phoenix1
> > Is Psycho-Babble dying?
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> Yes.
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> Is it dead yet?
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> Not quite.
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> Where did everybody go?
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> I don't know. However, I would guess that a sizable percentage of people migrated to other sites. These people, de facto, find their new posting environment more appealing than that of Psycho-Babble.
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> There is the possibility that changes in the administration of this website could resurrect it from its demise.
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> I need to think about this some more.
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> All I know is that my reduced desire to post is directly attributable to the rate of attrition at Psycho-Babble. Nothing turns me on anymore.
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> Shall I be more specific regarding the posting environment here? I think I will leave this discussion to the administration to answer for themselves after they deliberate on the causes for the decay of Psycho-Babble.
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> I would hate to leave here so soon after my return, but I am afraid that this is a possibility. I doubt that my personal dilemma is shared by everyone here. Maybe Scott must change.
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> Yeah, right.
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> - Scott
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