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Posted by stjames on December 1, 2003, at 23:04:35
I have asked Dr Rod not to post to me. Based on his
posts to others I know I would not like him to respond directly to me. I would not normally ask someone who has not interacted with me to not post to me but with this person I get a strong vibe as someone who I should avoid.
Posted by justyourlaugh on December 2, 2003, at 6:27:22
In reply to Dr Rod, posted by stjames on December 1, 2003, at 23:04:35
me too stj,
but i was made to feel paranoid about such feelings..
stick with your gut...
jyl
Posted by joslynn on December 2, 2003, at 8:50:21
In reply to Re: Dr Rod » stjames, posted by justyourlaugh on December 2, 2003, at 6:27:22
I had the same feeling that you guys did. That's why I asked him on the other board what field his doctorate is in, since he calls himself a doctor.
From the few posts I've read of his (I admit I skip most) it seems he is using this forum as a soap box to pontificate about what he thinks we are doing wrong, instead of offering support and expressing his own experiences with mental health.
Posted by joslynn on December 2, 2003, at 8:56:51
In reply to I agree, posted by joslynn on December 2, 2003, at 8:50:21
I don't care whether or not he posts to me, and actually I'm the one who first posted to him by asking about the supposed doctor status. However, I think what he is saying to other people is not civil. He doesn't curse or use blatant put-downs, but the posts contain a lot of thinly veiled condescension. It's subtle, which I think makes it more dangerous to depressed, vulnerable people.
Posted by Dr. Bob on December 3, 2003, at 3:10:25
In reply to Dr Rod, posted by stjames on December 1, 2003, at 23:04:35
> I have asked Dr Rod not to post to me. Based on his posts to others I know I would not like him to respond directly to me. I would not normally ask someone who has not interacted with me to not post to me but with this person I get a strong vibe as someone who I should avoid.
Sorry, but I would in fact like requests not to be posted to to be based on interactions (or at least one interaction) with them. Since it would hardly be supportive, and in a way jumping to conclusions, to have everyone saying they don't want someone posting to them. Thanks,
Bob
Posted by stjames on December 3, 2003, at 10:04:37
In reply to Re: requests not to be posted to, posted by Dr. Bob on December 3, 2003, at 3:10:25
Posted by zenhussy on December 3, 2003, at 10:35:30
In reply to then I will leave, this place is not safe. (nm), posted by stjames on December 3, 2003, at 10:04:37
Posted by Dinah on December 3, 2003, at 10:44:51
In reply to then I will leave, this place is not safe. (nm), posted by stjames on December 3, 2003, at 10:04:37
Posted by Dinah on December 3, 2003, at 16:10:41
In reply to It certainly doesn't *feel* safe right now. (nm) » stjames, posted by Dinah on December 3, 2003, at 10:44:51
And will likely be true again. :(
Posted by mair on December 3, 2003, at 17:07:04
In reply to then I will leave, this place is not safe. (nm), posted by stjames on December 3, 2003, at 10:04:37
Stjames
Only time will tell, but I somehow don't see Dr. Rod hanging around for a long time. I hope you'll feel like you can come back here.
Mair
Posted by shar on December 3, 2003, at 20:53:00
In reply to then I will leave, this place is not safe. (nm), posted by stjames on December 3, 2003, at 10:04:37
St. James,
I hope maybe after some time, you'll return. Your presence will be sorely missed by many I'm sure, and I am one of the many.Shar
Posted by KimberlyDi on December 5, 2003, at 9:46:16
In reply to Dr Rod, posted by stjames on December 1, 2003, at 23:04:35
There are times when a poster seems argumentative and eager to start a debate/verbal fight with anyone and everyone. I learned to simply avoid his/her posts. What he/she says can only hurt you if you read it.
> I have asked Dr Rod not to post to me. Based on his
> posts to others I know I would not like him to respond directly to me. I would not normally ask someone who has not interacted with me to not post to me but with this person I get a strong vibe as someone who I should avoid.
Posted by stjames on December 5, 2003, at 17:34:42
In reply to Just don't read the posts by that person » stjames, posted by KimberlyDi on December 5, 2003, at 9:46:16
> There are times when a poster seems argumentative and eager to start a debate/verbal fight with anyone and everyone. I learned to simply avoid his/her posts. What he/she says can only hurt you if you read it.
>
> > I have asked Dr Rod not to post to me. Based on his
> > posts to others I know I would not like him to respond directly to me. I would not normally ask someone who has not interacted with me to not post to me but with this person I get a strong vibe as someone who I should avoid.You missed the point, I do not want this person
posting to me. "Just don't read the posts by that person" seems to also minimize the problem when one person throw the board into chaos.Also, telling this someone who has been here since this board started is pointless.
Posted by KimberlyDi on December 8, 2003, at 10:56:51
In reply to Re: Just don't read the posts by that person, posted by stjames on December 5, 2003, at 17:34:42
> You missed the point, I do not want this person
> posting to me. "Just don't read the posts by that person" seems to also minimize the problem when one person throw the board into chaos.
> Also, telling this someone who has been here since this board started is pointless.Oh dear. Please forgive me for not knowing about your seniority on this board. Obviously telling you was pointless. As to the problem, that poster is irritating without directly breaking the rules... otherwise, he/she would be getting post bans. If you insist on reading and reacting to his/her posts, you fuel the fire.
KDi
Posted by stjames on December 9, 2003, at 14:48:38
In reply to Re: Just don't read the posts by that person, posted by KimberlyDi on December 8, 2003, at 10:56:51
>
> > You missed the point, I do not want this person
> > posting to me. "Just don't read the posts by that person" seems to also minimize the problem when one person throw the board into chaos.
>
> > Also, telling this someone who has been here since this board started is pointless.
>
otherwise, he/she would be getting post bans.Well that happened.
If you insist on reading and reacting to his/her posts, you fuel the fire.
>
> KDiIt is not my reading it is: "seems to also minimize the problem when one person throws the board into chaos."
This is the end of the thread.
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