Posted by Dinah on July 20, 2008, at 13:05:57
In reply to Re: Is Babble Dying?, posted by llurpsienoodle on July 18, 2008, at 15:37:39
> Is babble dying due to deputy involvement or due to bob's disengagement?
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> -LlOn nontearful consideration, I'd have to say that the one is the result of the other, not two separate possibilities. With Dr. Bob's current level of engagement, I don't see how he could continue to keep Babble open without a deputy system. Therefore the deputy system alone cannot possibly be the cause of Babble languishing. And this possibility could be restated and combined as Dr. Bob's disengagement pushing deputies forward into duties he once held is a factor in Babble's lack of activity.
Now, whether the current deputies are more corrupt, vicious, etc. than others might be is a separate consideration, I suppose. I happen to think we work very hard to apply the rules as we understand them, along with our understanding of Dr. Bob's wishes and our knowledge that he can and does override us. And to apply them fairly and equitably. And the fact that there are three of us, and that our actions can be overturned by Dr. Bob is an additional safety factor should any of us be given to enjoying power. Since I've worked hard all my life to avoid both power and its attendant responsibilities I would hesitate to consider myself someone who enjoys power. But I suppose that people who think otherwise would suppose that I could not be objective about that. I hope that Dr. Bob, who is aware of our struggles to apply the rules fairly, would not be in the latter group.
poster:Dinah
thread:840132
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