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Posted by Glydin on January 21, 2007, at 8:38:05
or the potential for their involovment is there due to Adm. reporting...
1) FAQ does not address the specific types of posts that Adm. would take this sort of action on - unless I'm missing it. The subject has been talked about but FAQ doesn't address it.
2) Do you inform the poster via email that this action has been taken?
In an effort to be clear"er" on post types and potential consequences, I feel this topic needs more specific information so posters are better informed.
Posted by Glydin on January 21, 2007, at 9:02:53
In reply to When Law Enforcement gets involved ---, posted by Glydin on January 21, 2007, at 8:38:05
> or the potential for their involovment is there due to Adm. reporting...
>
> 1) FAQ does not address the specific types of posts that Adm. would take this sort of action on - unless I'm missing it.Okay, on further looking there is some info on abusive posts potentially being reported and "what you post can be used against you"....so, on question 2, I would like an answer as to if you inform the poster when you've done this.
Thanks
Posted by laima on January 21, 2007, at 11:11:57
In reply to Re: When Law Enforcement gets involved ---, posted by Glydin on January 21, 2007, at 9:02:53
I would speculate that evidence of criminal activity or intent could be one reason.
> > or the potential for their involovment is there due to Adm. reporting...
> >
> > 1) FAQ does not address the specific types of posts that Adm. would take this sort of action on - unless I'm missing it.
>
> Okay, on further looking there is some info on abusive posts potentially being reported and "what you post can be used against you"....so, on question 2, I would like an answer as to if you inform the poster when you've done this.
>
> Thanks
Posted by Glydin on January 21, 2007, at 11:39:36
In reply to Re: When Law Enforcement gets involved --- » Glydin, posted by laima on January 21, 2007, at 11:11:57
>
> I would speculate that evidence of criminal activity or intent could be one reason.
>Yep and I do think (IMO) the "warning" is there when it may be utilized in the case of threats to self or another. It's dicey - If one takes a devil's advocate stance, the substance board could be a landmine... but I digress, anyways, I guess it is somewhat addressed in the FAQ's. I await to know if the poster is informed.
Posted by Dr. Bob on January 21, 2007, at 14:50:25
In reply to Re: When Law Enforcement gets involved --- » laima, posted by Glydin on January 21, 2007, at 11:39:36
> I await to know if the poster is informed.
Do you think they should be?
Bob
Posted by fayeroe on January 21, 2007, at 15:19:58
In reply to Re: if the poster is informed, posted by Dr. Bob on January 21, 2007, at 14:50:25
> > I await to know if the poster is informed.
>
> Do you think they should be?
>
> Bobwould you want to be notified, bob?
Posted by muffled on January 21, 2007, at 16:36:44
In reply to Re: if the poster is informed... » Dr. Bob, posted by fayeroe on January 21, 2007, at 15:19:58
think the poster should be informed.
I would expect you to inform me if your reporting me.
I would be SO majorly pissed at you if you didn't.
Posted by Glydin on January 21, 2007, at 16:38:09
In reply to Re: if the poster is informed, posted by Dr. Bob on January 21, 2007, at 14:50:25
> > I await to know if the poster is informed.
>
> Do you think they should be?
>
> BobWell, there would be a pdoc/therapist type response. (smile)
I'm trying to think of a good reason why not to inform. Anonymity for safety in reporting a difficult situation I guess would be one. Informing seems "right" to me in being honest about the actions of Adm. as the consequence of the post. Evidently, folks do find out from where the info comes. Might it be "fair" that they are informed by you?
Posted by Deneb on January 21, 2007, at 16:58:29
In reply to Re: if the poster is informed » Dr. Bob, posted by Glydin on January 21, 2007, at 16:38:09
I don't know whether or not it would be a good idea to inform the poster. I think it depends on the situation and the poster.
If I were harassing another poster and Dr. Bob called the police on me and told me about it I might do desperate things. But then again even if I didn't know until the police called I still might do desperate things. Desperate things could mean different things to different people, for me it would probably mean hurting myself.
If I were threatening to kill myself and Dr. Bob called the police on me and told me about it. I would probably hurt myself before the police came.
Deneb*
Posted by laima on January 21, 2007, at 17:07:10
In reply to Re: if the poster is informed *trigger*, posted by Deneb on January 21, 2007, at 16:58:29
I vote for trusting Dr. Bob's judgement on a case by case basis, rather than making any blanket guideline regarding plausable criminal matters. There could be scenarios where it would be dangerous or inappropriate to inform the person, other times where it would be the right thing to do.
Posted by notfred on January 21, 2007, at 18:26:49
In reply to Re: if the poster is informed, posted by laima on January 21, 2007, at 17:07:10
"I vote for trusting Dr. Bob's judgement on a case by case basis, rather than making any blanket guideline regarding plausable criminal matters. There could be scenarios where it would be dangerous or inappropriate to inform the person, other times where it would be the right thing to do."
Well said.
Posted by laima on January 21, 2007, at 19:24:48
In reply to Re: if the poster is informed » laima, posted by notfred on January 21, 2007, at 18:26:49
Posted by Phillipa on January 21, 2007, at 21:54:43
In reply to Re: if the poster is informed » laima, posted by notfred on January 21, 2007, at 18:26:49
I agree also. Love Phillipa
Posted by muffled on January 22, 2007, at 11:07:42
In reply to Re: if the poster is informed » notfred, posted by Phillipa on January 21, 2007, at 21:54:43
I would still want to be informed.
I have cop issues....
The rage that would result from NOT being informed would be harmful to me.
But of course, thats just me, and my 'stuff'.
Posted by Dr. Bob on January 22, 2007, at 13:48:29
In reply to Re: if the poster is informed, posted by laima on January 21, 2007, at 17:07:10
> I vote for trusting Dr. Bob's judgement on a case by case basis, rather than making any blanket guideline regarding plausable criminal matters.
Thanks. And if afterwards a poster wants to know if I contacted someone, I don't think it would be a problem to inform them then.
Bob
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