Posted by larry hoover on August 6, 2013, at 9:07:39
In reply to Re: Trying to practice what I've been preaching, posted by Dr. Bob on August 6, 2013, at 5:20:01
Another P.S., Bob.
In other contexts, people in a position of authority bear more exacting standards of conduct towards those they have authority over than are normally applied, as I'm sure you're aware, as a physician. And, that includes an obligation to put the other party's needs before your own.
You have created a community. That's fantastic. But you've also created an obligation. There are hundreds of real people out here, Bob. I had dinner with you, and others. Real flesh and blood people, whose needs should be in the forefront.
I really don't want to hear about how much trouble it is for you to manage this civility issue. I don't really have any sympathy for this particular rock/hard place situation you find yourself in, as I know that quick action, in accordance with site quidelines, would have precluded all this BS.
I don't know what an overall solution is, Bob, because in the end you do need to have a sustainable model. I'm certainly sympathetic to that. But that's a separate issue, and you have conflated the two.
Why don't you create a poll about what your community wants? Why don't you find out if e.g. over-exaggeration is acceptable to the community, or not? There are many polling websites out there.
I have work to do, so I'm gone again. Back a few years ago, I was disabled by mental illness. Now, I take no psych meds, and I'm a President/CEO/CFO/Director of a number of corps. I'd like to contribute here, but this whole can of worms would consume what little I have to give (as you can see already). I'd rather help people than fight with you, but maybe that's the best way that I can help.
Lar
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