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Posted by Toph on August 31, 2005, at 18:54:25
I ventured over to the newbie board to see what greeters do. They greet , of course, which is a good thing. Anyway, I read something about being asigned a civility buddy. I'm not quite sure what this is or how it works although many of you might, especially those of you who frequent this board. Assuming that these are some sort of civility mentors expert in the nuances of Babblespeak, I couldn't help wondering whether I would have benefited from such a buddy in my early days here. I think had I bonded with my buddy, trusting him or her, perhaps I would have had another investment in assimilating into the culture here. Then again, maybe I would have had the same adolescent rebellion against Bob's controls, only this time directed towards my buddy. Who knows. I propose that newbies mentored by their buddies have an unfair advantage over those of us who had to meld alone, and that perhaps this should reduce all of our block counts, but nah, that would never happen. Anyway, how is the civility buddy program set up and how is it working?
Posted by lynn970 on August 31, 2005, at 19:08:04
In reply to Hey, watch your civility buddy!, posted by Toph on August 31, 2005, at 18:54:25
I have been here for only about 3 weeks. I was never offered a civility buddy. What is that?
he he
Posted by alexandra_k on August 31, 2005, at 19:30:33
In reply to Hey, watch your civility buddy!, posted by Toph on August 31, 2005, at 18:54:25
To the best of my knowledge...
The idea was discussed but nothing was formalised.
So officially... There aren't any.
But sometimes posters just ask another poster if they will buddy them.
Or send what they want to post on to others to ask their opinions.I guess time constraints might mean not many people would be prepared to formally commit...
And then there would be a matter of fit between people...
Posted by ClearSkies on August 31, 2005, at 21:04:26
In reply to Hey, watch your civility buddy!, posted by Toph on August 31, 2005, at 18:54:25
In the past, it's been an informal offer of help to go over someone's wording before an item is posted. I offered to be Deneb's civility buddy, and she started an interesting thread on the Faith board after she asked me to review her post.
Sometimes, it works!
Posted by Toph on August 31, 2005, at 21:33:39
In reply to Re: Hey, watch your civility buddy! » Toph, posted by ClearSkies on August 31, 2005, at 21:04:26
Judging from our discussions at the picnic bench in Chicago, CS, as a mentor you might have saved me a few weeks detention. : )
Do you worry that because we know you - you are one of us and not the enigma that Bob is - that this different dynamic will make your job as deputy more difficult than if you were this anomalous figure that Bob is?
Posted by ClearSkies on September 1, 2005, at 5:38:47
In reply to Re: Hey, watch your civility buddy » ClearSkies, posted by Toph on August 31, 2005, at 21:33:39
Oh, I decided to back out from the deupty duties. I'm extremely unstable emotionally at the moment and consider myself unsuitable material for the foreseeable future. Yeah, self esteem issues, whatever.
I have a difficult time reading some posters' writings without becoming triggered or upset, which would make being a deputy for the boards impractical.In the meantime, though - I'd be honoured to be your civility buddy. If you have a prospective post which you think might land you another block, Babblemail me the text and I'll put on my Civility Hat. You're too valuable to the boards to go on another unintended holiday.
(((Toph))) hugs are always free.
ClearSkies, PC, whatever the weather, still the same!!
Posted by Toph on September 1, 2005, at 9:06:23
In reply to Re: Hey, watch your civility buddy » Toph, posted by ClearSkies on September 1, 2005, at 5:38:47
I'll have to start saving, I hear your fees are pretty steep PC. ; )
Posted by ClearSkies on September 1, 2005, at 12:11:37
In reply to Re: Hey, watch your civility buddy » ClearSkies, posted by Toph on September 1, 2005, at 9:06:23
Oh, no - I can work with a sliding scale. Isn't that what a teeter-totter is?? :-)
Posted by Toph on September 1, 2005, at 16:04:39
In reply to Re: Hey, watch your civility buddy » Toph, posted by ClearSkies on September 1, 2005, at 12:11:37
Posted by Phillipa on September 1, 2005, at 21:55:56
In reply to Re: Hey, watch your civility buddy » Toph, posted by ClearSkies on September 1, 2005, at 12:11:37
Clear Skies someday you'll be Sunny Skies! Fondly, Phillipa
Posted by ClearSkies on September 2, 2005, at 15:55:05
In reply to Re: Hey, watch your civility buddy! » Toph, posted by ClearSkies on August 31, 2005, at 21:04:26
...about posters being able to requesting a civility buddy? It sure would help many people learn the ropes an easier way than getting a PBC and worse.
Thanks,
ClearSkies
Posted by Dr. Bob on September 3, 2005, at 10:04:56
In reply to Dr Bob, can we add something to the FAQ, posted by ClearSkies on September 2, 2005, at 15:55:05
> Dr Bob, can we add something to the FAQ...
> ...about posters being able to requesting a civility buddy? It sure would help many people learn the ropes an easier way than getting a PBC and worse.It's a good question, how to help people learn the ropes. I don't think it's just civility. Didn't the idea of "sponsors" or something like that come up before?
How would it work to request someone? Someone would just post something? Or there would be a some kind of list?
Bob
Posted by ClearSkies on September 3, 2005, at 10:42:27
In reply to Re: buddy system, posted by Dr. Bob on September 3, 2005, at 10:04:56
I think just asking for help should be enough. I wouldn't think we'd need anything as formal as a list of volunteers to match up - people naturally seem to group together on the various boards.
But making it clear that it's OK to ask for a post be previewed by someone else for civility would be a right neighbourly thing to do. So if we can put something in the FAQ and maybe at the top of the Newbie board? See if that works.
BTW I have noticed that many new posters bypass the Newbie board entirely and post on the main Babble board, so maybe a mention there, too if it's not too much trouble??Thanks!
ClearSkies
Posted by Dr. Bob on September 4, 2005, at 15:41:02
In reply to Re: buddy system » Dr. Bob, posted by ClearSkies on September 3, 2005, at 10:42:27
> I think just asking for help should be enough. I wouldn't think we'd need anything as formal as a list of volunteers to match up - people naturally seem to group together on the various boards.
Well, I don't know, newbies might feel too intimidated to ask?
> But making it clear that it's OK to ask for a post be previewed by someone else for civility would be a right neighbourly thing to do. So if we can put something in the FAQ
OK, that makes sense. I've added a sentence now, thanks for the idea.
> and maybe at the top of the Newbie board?
> BTW I have noticed that many new posters bypass the Newbie board entirely and post on the main Babble board, so maybe a mention there, too if it's not too much trouble??Rather than mention it those places, too, maybe I'll add something to my usual PBC message? Since people might be more likely to be paying attention then. :-)
Bob
Posted by ClearSkies on September 4, 2005, at 18:44:39
In reply to Re: buddy system, posted by Dr. Bob on September 4, 2005, at 15:41:02
Thanks for everything, Dr Bob.
ClearSkies
Posted by gardenergirl on September 4, 2005, at 20:36:10
In reply to That sounds good. » Dr. Bob, posted by ClearSkies on September 4, 2005, at 18:44:39
CS,
You'd be a great "buddy system coordinator."Just a thought.
gg
Posted by Phillipa on September 4, 2005, at 21:30:21
In reply to That sounds good. » Dr. Bob, posted by ClearSkies on September 4, 2005, at 18:44:39
I agree. I checked out the Newbies board yesterday and she's the officail greeter just like Walmarts. I nominate Clear Skies for the job. Any seconds? Fondly, Phillipa
Posted by wildcard on September 5, 2005, at 20:26:05
In reply to Re: That sounds good. » ClearSkies, posted by Phillipa on September 4, 2005, at 21:30:21
Posted by spriggy on September 19, 2005, at 23:35:29
In reply to Re: That sounds good. » ClearSkies, posted by Phillipa on September 4, 2005, at 21:30:21
Posted by ClearSkies on September 20, 2005, at 5:55:32
In reply to I second that motion..(for CS).. (nm), posted by spriggy on September 19, 2005, at 23:35:29
That's really sweet of you.
ClearSkies
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