Posted by Dr. Bob on April 2, 2008, at 8:58:57
In reply to Re: as things stand now » Dr. Bob, posted by fayeroe on April 1, 2008, at 15:07:54
> OK, I can't see where it's stated in the FAQ that if you don't rephrase a post when requested that you'll be blocked after a period of time - can you point that out to me?
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> CSI prefer to ask than to threaten. It's so easy for things to get adversarial. The block isn't for not rephrasing, it's for having posted something I considered uncivil:
> > If I see a problem with something someone posts, I usually try to explain what it is I see as the problem. If it's the first time for them, I usually just ask them please to be more careful. If I've already done that, I may block them from posting for a period of time.
http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/faq.html#enforce
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> Why do you have deputies?
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> fayeroeI can't always be online, so their main function is to help me maintain an atmosphere of civility:
http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/faq.html#deputies
It's not always easy to calm fears and anxieties. Plus someone doesn't need to be a deputy to reach out to, support, calm, or reassure someone else, to diffuse a situation, or just not to stir the pot:
http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/admin/20080313/msgs/819756.html
It's also a good question, whether I could do more to prepare them for these types of situations. Hopefully all of us have learned something this time that will help us get through next time.
Bob
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