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Posted by Dinah on October 7, 2003, at 18:19:25
You've been accused of doing and saying things to give help and support to what was basically a deception that struck many on this board to the core. But that is just one person's word, and we haven't heard anything from you that wasn't your usual completely obscure and maddeningly elusive blank slate what do you think stuff.
Before half the board walks off, could you please say something that actually says something?
Posted by Dinah on October 7, 2003, at 19:22:03
In reply to FOR HEAVENS SAKE BOB!!! SAY SOMETHING!, posted by Dinah on October 7, 2003, at 18:19:25
On the off chance you don't know what I'm talking about.
http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/social/20031002/msgs/266419.html
bottom paragraph
Posted by Dinah on October 7, 2003, at 20:44:32
In reply to FOR HEAVENS SAKE BOB!!! SAY SOMETHING!, posted by Dinah on October 7, 2003, at 18:19:25
I know you won't say anything to the point. I guess I just expect too much of you, Dr. Bob.
This place hurts sometimes. You lose so many friends. Some leave in anger, some just drift away. And it hurts to see people you care about hurting.
I guess only that which brings great joy can bring great pain.
I'm just too close to this place.
Posted by fallsfall on October 7, 2003, at 21:35:44
In reply to Oh, never mind., posted by Dinah on October 7, 2003, at 20:44:32
Dinah,
Thank you for working to keep this board together. Those of us who really need this board appreciate what you do. I hope the board helps you, too.
I think that Dr. Bob should speak on this subject, too. Dr. Bob? This board needs some healing. Sometimes it is time for the group therapist to explain how problem like this can be solved in the real world. This board is both a group and the real world.
Posted by gabbix2 on October 7, 2003, at 22:34:26
In reply to Re: I think Dr. Bob should speak » Dinah, posted by fallsfall on October 7, 2003, at 21:35:44
Dr. Bob doesn't act as group therapist here.
He provides the forum for us.
Posted by gabbix2 on October 7, 2003, at 23:20:36
In reply to Re: I think Dr. Bob should speak » fallsfall, posted by gabbix2 on October 7, 2003, at 22:34:26
Its true, what I said, but I sounded so curt.
I'm sorry, very very rough night.
Posted by Dr. Bob on October 8, 2003, at 10:31:48
In reply to Re: FOR HEAVENS SAKE BOB!!! SAY SOMETHING!, posted by Dinah on October 7, 2003, at 19:22:03
> On the off chance you don't know what I'm talking about.
>
> http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/social/20031002/msgs/266419.html
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> bottom paragraphSorry, I've been tied up lately. I'll take a look as soon as I can...
Bob
Posted by fallsfall on October 8, 2003, at 11:01:17
In reply to Re: I think Dr. Bob should speak » fallsfall, posted by gabbix2 on October 7, 2003, at 22:34:26
Yes, you are correct. But, right now, I think we need a little bit more.
I'm glad to see you back, Gabbi. Hope things even out for you.
Posted by Dr. Bob on October 8, 2003, at 18:03:49
In reply to FOR HEAVENS SAKE BOB!!! SAY SOMETHING!, posted by Dinah on October 7, 2003, at 18:19:25
> You've been accused of doing and saying things to give help and support to what was basically a deception that struck many on this board to the core. But that is just one person's word, and we haven't heard anything from you that wasn't your usual completely obscure and maddeningly elusive blank slate what do you think stuff.
Sorry to be maddening...
She said she wanted to "somehow work out a fresh start", but didn't mention doing so by using a new name.
Also, I reduced her block at the time from 16 weeks to 12. Hmm, that expired on 7/2, but since she did take a new name, she was able to start posting again on 6/29...
Bob
Posted by Ane Sans Culottes on October 8, 2003, at 18:56:15
In reply to Re: SOMETHING more, posted by Dr. Bob on October 8, 2003, at 18:03:49
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> Also, I reduced her block at the time from 16 weeks to 12. Hmm, that expired on 7/2, but since she did take a new name, she was able to start posting again on 6/29...
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> BobIsn't posting while blocked an automatic doubling of the block time? You have been so zealous about banning people for weeks for not using an ** that it seems well.......I'm not sure these individual sentence reductions are in the best interest of the board are you? Especially when the "banishments" are doled out so very publicly and the reduction in sentence seemed to be a private arrangement. I'm all in favour of mercy and everything but there seems to be something missing here like a sense of fairplay or proportionality or something.
Posted by Dr. Bob on October 8, 2003, at 21:08:39
In reply to Re: SOMETHING more » Dr. Bob, posted by Ane Sans Culottes on October 8, 2003, at 18:56:15
> Isn't posting while blocked an automatic doubling of the block time?
Yes, that's the policy. But I hadn't checked that before...
> I'm not sure these individual sentence reductions are in the best interest of the board are you?
I think if someone's going to be supportive, there's something to be said for having them back sooner rather than later...
Are you a new identity yourself?
Bob
Posted by Dinah on October 8, 2003, at 21:24:11
In reply to Re: SOMETHING more, posted by Dr. Bob on October 8, 2003, at 21:08:39
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> > I'm not sure these individual sentence reductions are in the best interest of the board are you?
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> I think if someone's going to be supportive, there's something to be said for having them back sooner rather than later...
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I think you may be fair and far off on this one Dr. Bob, with all due respect. At least in retrospect do you see that there is a possibility you might be mistaken?P.S. Babelfish
Posted by fallsfall on October 8, 2003, at 21:35:35
In reply to Re: SOMETHING more, posted by Dr. Bob on October 8, 2003, at 21:08:39
> I think if someone's going to be supportive, there's something to be said for having them back sooner rather than later...
>Absolutely, but how can you tell? If they have committed enough offenses to be blocked for a long enough time to warrant requesting a shorter sentance, then haven't they already displayed an unwillingness (or inability) to post civilly? I see the blocks more as protection for those who are posting than as punishment for the uncivil. As such, I would prefer to see the interests of the posters held above the interests of the uncivil.
I would not object as much if you shortened a 1 week block as when you shorten the lengthy ones. The lengthy ones are not a surprise to their recipients.
Posted by Dr. Bob on October 9, 2003, at 0:25:52
In reply to Re: SOMETHING more, posted by fallsfall on October 8, 2003, at 21:35:35
> > I think if someone's going to be supportive, there's something to be said for having them back sooner rather than later...
>
> I think you may be fair and far off on this one Dr. Bob, with all due respect. At least in retrospect do you see that there is a possibility you might be mistaken?
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> DinahSorry, mistaken how?
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> how can you tell?
Well, I can't predict the future. But it was working out this time, at least. At least until recently...
> I would prefer to see the interests of the posters held above the interests of the uncivil.
The question is how to balance them. But if push comes to shove, I agree, the good of the many outweighs the good of the few.
> I would not object as much if you shortened a 1 week block as when you shorten the lengthy ones. The lengthy ones are not a surprise to their recipients.
>
> fallsfallIMO, no block should be a surprise...
Bob
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