Posted by Dinah on April 22, 2010, at 8:15:46
In reply to Re: being blocked again, posted by Dr. Bob on April 22, 2010, at 7:42:41
I never like to see anyone blocked, and certainly not when they are obviously upset and worried. And for myself, I'd prefer that the choice of whether to post here or not be left in my own hands, not yours. You never know what might happen that might make you wish to be able to post.
But putting aside the issue that Fayeroe could choose to apologize for the manner in which she asked the question in order to avoid a block. And that I'd certainly prefer that Fayeroe not be blocked.
It's clear she's extremely upset and anxious. And that it also might be upsetting to others.
Do you think you could explain, to the best of your knowledge, what might have happened? I have no idea how things get into messages at Facebook, or who can send them, but if you do know, could you please explain. It might go a ways towards cooling things down a bit, and be a way *you* could help the community and keep Fayeroe able to choose to post if she wishes to do so.
It's hard for me to believe that it's something that Babble does, or you'd have gotten complaints enough to fill these pages. But is there any way that anyone who doesn't have Fayeroe's Facebook information could have gotten it through Babble? Is there any way for posts to be sent to someone's facebook page if they don't hit the button, or someone doesn't know their identity?
A lot of people, me included, don't understand Facebook very well. And people tend to get upset if they don't understand. I'd be upset myself if it happened to me.
I realize you're a person too, and that you wish to be spoken to respectfully. But can't you address *both* issues, and respond to the feelings behind Fayeroe's posting style? I know your position here isn't to give support and education. But I also know that you can be compassionate, and IMO compassion is a part of *any* role and *any* job.
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