Posted by Dinah on November 4, 2010, at 12:23:28
In reply to Re: Boosting Site Vitality, posted by ron1953 on November 4, 2010, at 12:10:02
Must I be Bob's spokesperson to have thoughts on the matter? Must I be Bob's spokesperson for my thoughts to be in some ways positive towards Bob?
I've spoken to Dr. Bob many times over the years. I'm not sure whether we've ever spoken on this topic, and we are rarely in perfect agreement on any topic. If you wish Dr. Bob's input, you can ask it. It's probably best to ask specific questions. What questions would you like to ask? Such as...
"Does this site's guidelines reflect your values?"
"Will this site continue to reflect your values?"
"Are you comfortable with the priority you place on your values, and are you committed to maintaining that priority?"
"Would you consider reflecting my priorities instead?"
Or would you like him to speak to some other purpose?
I'm afraid I don't understand what it is you wish to have independent confirmation of, since I have been speaking as myself, and with my own conclusions as to the likelihood of change on Babble. Do I actually sound like Dr. Bob? I wouldn't have thought so...
There is less consistency in the application of civility guidelines than I personally would prefer. Perhaps Dr. Bob also believes in your quote by Emerson about hobgoblins and small minds. Would you prefer he appeal more to statesmen and philosophers?
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