Posted by Dr. Bob on April 12, 2009, at 15:11:29
In reply to Re: an opportunity » Dr. Bob, posted by rskontos on April 12, 2009, at 9:20:02
> you don't get really in your heart of hearts why we are here.
In my heart of hearts, I feel posters are here to support each other. And they tend not to like blocks. So I expected posters to jump at an opportunity to try to help Jade and Verne avoid being blocked.
But relatively little posting energy has gone into that. I guess the alternative are: (1) posters don't support them, (2) posters support them and don't want them to be blocked, but aren't helping them avoid that, or (3) posters support them and do want them to be blocked.
Possible reasons for (2):
Posters aren't doing it because I suggested it. Resisting me is seen as more important.
There's safety in numbers. Not going along with the crowd is seen as dangerous.
Lobbying for changes in policies could be seen as important, too, but that and supporting Jade and Verne aren't mutually exclusive.
Possible reasons for (3):
Being blocked is seen as a sign of being true to oneself, something to feel proud of.
Civility is seen as more important.
Any other ideas about why this might be happening?
Bob
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