Posted by Dr. Bob on July 1, 2009, at 10:34:33
In reply to Re: block avoidance, posted by twinleaf on July 1, 2009, at 3:11:45
> Perhaps in both cases the issue isn't really about changing who we are. Perhaps the issue is more about changing certain behaviors that are considered problematic. You consider our behavior problematic and we consider yours problematic.
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> Who will prevail?
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> You.I will? You'll change those behaviors?
> We can leave, of course. That seems to be the power we have when the dynamic is considered in the above way.
> you also have the power with respect to determining the nature and limits of the roles and you have the power to decide which roles you assign to the various people who post here (including yourself). Our power once again is merely to 'opt out'.
You have options besides fight or flight. But maybe you consider them less acceptable for some reason?
> > Speaking of being administrative, have you seen:
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> > http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/admin/20090529/msgs/902892.html
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> I have.
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> > Waiting to reply can make it easier to be civil...
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> I need some more time. It is on my 'to do' list, but my internet access is limited right now and my mental state is fragile. I will get back to it though, from a place of good intent.
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> alexandra_kOK, thanks.
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> I am talking about a VERY RARE thing- a poster who comes on to a site with the sole purpose of tearing everyone down.
How would I know what a poster's purpose was?
Also, that seems to imply two distinct types of posters, those for whom short blocks are appropriate and those for whom permanent blocks are appropriate. There wouldn't be any in between?
> Bob, do you ever consider eliminating long and/or escalating blocks? ... alarmingly, you do not ever give the reasons why you want to give them
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> twinleafI've already eliminated the longest blocks. And permanent blocks! And added de-escalation. I give them to enforce the posting guidelines here.
Bob
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