Posted by Dr. Bob on July 2, 2010, at 0:02:13
In reply to Re: Babble a Reflection of American Society » ron1953, posted by jade k on July 1, 2010, at 14:21:47
> I see Babble's crime and punishment mentality much the same way - doesn't work, but beat it to death anyway.
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> ron1953I think it does work, which is one reason Babble is safe and supportive.
> What I really wanted to add that I don't think is discussed enough is the effect the blocks have on other posters. I miss posters when they're blocked. Some are not personal friends, and I have certain posters that I like to follow or touch base with. When you have several of your friends "gone" at once, its like you're blocked too. Then you get buzy...and before you know it, another poster is gone.
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> ~JadeGood point, maybe posters who get blocked don't realize what a loss that is for other posters.
Bob
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