Posted by fayeroe on March 27, 2003, at 7:11:10
Dr. Bob: I've been reading and posting on here for a short while. And I've read alot more than I've posted. I am weighing in with an opinion about how you run your research project. First, your treatment of me: I did not understand the dynamics of how much Lou posted and how long he had been on here...I also didn't know how much acrimony existed between some of the posters. I posted a short sentence that it seemed things were getting "anal"...this also involved Pax. You came back and told us to be civil. I apologized to Lou. Other people receive "thank yous" when they apologize. I received nada. From you. But Lou was gracious and accepted it. I, personally, didn't think what I said was that big of a deal and after reading many more posts yesterday....it wasn't. Yesterday on "social" there was a huge chunk of time taken by someone who is obviously really needing help and you didn't intervene. Therefore, it looks like you pick and choose where, and with whom, you are going to contribute.
I see where you block people for over half a year. Being a psych doctor, and running this project essentially for your benefit, I would think that you would, more than anyone, know that the people are here BECAUSE they have problems in the first place. "Everyone stars in their own movie".....you produce, direct and star. In the short time I've been on here because I am depressed and having really tough times right now, I've become very disappointed and disenchanted with your project. I agree with so many of the posts protesting the way you handle this. But my solution is not to try to change you, my solution is to tell you how I feel about it and then exit. And I know that people can help each other over the internet. But I think you're a too heavy-handed and controlling in trying to impose your beliefs and values upon people who are here because they need a place to feel a part of a "like" community.I close by saying that it is awfully early and I may have rambled but I believe the essence of how I feel about this is clear. I'm sorry that I don't feel more positive about staying. For those with whom I've interacted and you've responded to me, thanks. I meant what I said to you. Good luck to all! Pat
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