Posted by Dr. Bob on March 30, 2008, at 12:36:49
In reply to Re: the interest it's founder has » Dinah, posted by muffled on March 28, 2008, at 20:47:22
> I don't think there's much idealization of the deputies as deputies, only as people. After all there're fundamentally one of us, despite how much they may act like you administratively. They disclose personal things, they laugh and cry with us - they even get pissed at you like us!
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> Toph
Thanks for continuing to explore this. That makes sense, they may be able to act administratively, but they may not function as well as that sort of "outlet".--
> it seems to me that when Dr. Bob is here, there is the impression that the store is minded, the owner is taking pride and ownership in his "product"
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> Even if in practice, when he's here, we might not like his tending.
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> DinahI can see that, too. There's a difference between the owner and the deputies minding the store. But I do take pride in the deputies, too.
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> Bob also has a sort of fascination(VERY vaguely for me, but perhaps more so for others) cuz he is in a position of owning the place.
> I just realized!!! LOL!!! I accuse Bob of watching US like we lab rats.....ROFL!!!! I think *I* do the same watching him!!!OMG ROFL!!!! This strikes me as hilarious!!!!
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> MAnd a real insight, I think. Maybe there are posters who not only watch, but also "experiment" on me!
Bob
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