Posted by IsoM on February 15, 2002, at 20:08:29
I do agree with many of the blockings you've done, Bob. Specially when they've gotten rude, or vulgar, or pushy. But blocking Lou on PB was perhaps a little too quick. I know what the comment was (Dinah got the comments confused) - it was his stating "I don't care about yuo and your quest to advocate the use of psychotropic drugs."
Maybe just telling him to watch his tone may have been better. We know where he's leading with all his postings at least, & no one can say they're being misled by him if they listen to him.
Reminds me of the times my sons were small & I'd have to monitor them sometimes. Rather than sending them to their room each time they slipped, I'd just tell them to be careful of what they said. A gentle reminder was often enough. I found if I was patient & gentle with them, it inspired them to try to be more patient & gentle too. Yes, I know none of us are children anymore, but being adults doesn't mean wed have perfect control of ourselves either.
I know running & moderating these forums must be very time- consuming for you & you can't spend all your time devising carefully worded statements to remind people. I really think Lou has been trying to be good. I actually feel sorry for him. I personally think he's off in left field, but his sincerity is real.
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