Posted by SLS on August 10, 2010, at 14:20:34
In reply to Re: Dr. Bob - Appreciation » SLS, posted by morgan miller on August 10, 2010, at 10:10:07
Hi Morgan.
> Do you think anyone is justified in expressing frustration over XXX's posts?
I think people are justified in feeling whatever they feel.
> I realize some of the things said were unnecessary and disrespectful,
I think that this insight is a good start towards understanding the need for the moderation of this website.
> but it appeared to me that any expression of frustration was frowned upon.
I think it depends upon how that frustration is expressed. To do so while maintaining civility as it is practiced here can be a real challenge.
> Do you think anyone is justified in expressing disagreement over some recent blocks and the lengths of these blocks?I am not completely comfortable with the implementation of the posting block system on Psycho-Babble. I think it is important to communicate to Dr. Bob your thoughts and feelings regarding the operation of his website. Expressing disagreement is important. However, I don't think it is unreasonable that one should address the doctor in a manner that they would wish to be addressed themselves.
> Still, I do understand how it might appear that some are not being appreciative of psycho-babble.
Dr. Bob is human, after all. Every man has his "breaking point". At times, it appears that the majority of posts involving the doctor are adversarial and vehemently critical of him. I don't know how resilient I would be to such an onslaught. Actually, it is an interesting study in sociology to witness the interaction occurring between Dr. Bob and his posting community.
> We are all suffering, and some of us deal with things a little better than others.
Of course. However, physical violence is not a civil way of dealing with things. Somewhere, a line must be drawn. I'm glad that I am not to be the artist.
> You can't expect people to react perfectly to things being that they are not well.
What about the party on the receiving end of such imperfect reactions? Are they less unwell and any less in need of protection?
> I get on websites where many people are not suffering from depression and anxiety and they still fail to respond maturely and properly at times.
That people on Psycho-Babble might be more vulnerable to hurt resulting from such acts makes it that much more critical that they be protected. Should the protection of the one be superceded by the desires of the majority?
> I don't know, I just think the standards held here are a bit unrealistic at times.
There is a pretty steep learning curve for communicating on Psycho-Babble.
> It's as if we can express emotion and frustration over other members, even if we do it in a very constructive and respectful manner.
Who is to judge such things?
> Maybe I'm wrong and my perspective is a bit off.
No. We just have some disagreement.
> I don't know.
Nor do I.
> I also think some of the recent lengths of blocks are completely ridiculous.
Oh, they can get much worse. 52 weeks. That is quite a long time. Often, it does not seem that the punishment is proportional to the infraction. However, I do not think think that it is unreasonable to take recidivism into consideration when determining the length of blocks.
> It's as if an irrational angry parent is punishing us. Usually this parent would realize the punishment was a bit extreme and will significantly shorten the sentence.
I won't attempt to address the rationality of the behaviors of Dr. Bob . I don't feel that I am qualified to do so.
- ScottThe measure of achievement lies not in how high the mountain,
but in how hard the climb.The measure of success lies only in how high one feels he must
climb to get there.
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