Posted by Dr. Bob on January 15, 2004, at 4:42:00
In reply to Re: goals -- and how to try to achieve them » Dr. Bob, posted by SLS on January 14, 2004, at 8:33:48
> > http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/admin/20031120/msgs/298045.html
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> [that] was actually a genuine propositon...That's how I took it...
> I just thought that perhaps you were more interested in verbiage than in perception.
Perception is interesting, I just think it's better not to base administrative decisions on it...
> Maybe there is some sort of psychological model of interaction that is being enforced as an experiment or simply as a philosophy. I wasn't sure, so I figured I'd ask.
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> So, now, will you answer my questions? :-)Well, this whole thing is kind of an experiment, you know. Trying to develop a supportive online community, I mean...
For people to feel supported, they need at least to feel safe. For people to feel safe, limits need to be set. Specific limits imply a specific "model of interaction".
Maybe having a model of interaction work here would be the primary goal and having it generalize would be a secondary goal? Does that count as an answer?
> Is there some sort of published guideline to civil communication or prescriptive model of interaction that you refer to?
Not really, but there's a link in the FAQ, but the original seems to be gone, but Shar thoughtfully saved a copy:
http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/faith/20020715/msgs/521.html
> I guess I'm still upset at you for blocking Larry Hoover.
I'm sorry that happened, too.
Bob
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