Posted by Dinah on November 4, 2010, at 11:43:54
In reply to Re: Boosting Site Vitality, posted by ron1953 on November 4, 2010, at 11:31:22
I haven't had all that much luck in getting Dr. Bob to change myself. I also am not fond of banging my head against the wall, so I decide if any given decision is a deal breaker or not. And if there's any way I can get what I want while still following the rules. There are things that would make me unwilling to continue to post on Babble. But that would be my decision, and once I gave up on Dr. Bob changing, I think I'd give up on Dr. Bob changing.
FWIW, the block was not for using the word. The block was apparently for turning off auto asterisking and using the word, if I understand correctly. If that's what happened, I'm sure you would agree that it would indicate an intent to not abide by site guidelines. Not abiding by site guidelines is what the block is for. Again, Dr. Bob as host of this site has the right to ask people to step outside if they aren't willing to abide by site guidelines. My mistake if I'm incorrect, but that's how I read Dr. Bob's post.
When it comes right down to it, Babble is not for everyone. You see Dr. Bob's rules as head games. I see them as the guidelines he sets for site participation. Either way, if someone isn't willing to abide by them, if the benefits of posting don't outweigh the cost of not being able to say what they wish to say, then Babble isn't the site for them. Protests aren't going to change that. Particularly protests about things that Dr. Bob has long since decided.
Why is it so important to you that Babble reflect your values rather than Dr. Bob's? Does everywhere need to reflect your values? Or does Babble have particular significance? I doubt Babble has changed. What has changed in you that makes you unwilling to post at Babble, while wishing so strongly to post at a place that does not suit you?
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