Posted by Dr. Bob on November 27, 2010, at 2:17:37
In reply to Re: Solstice got good ideas, posted by Solstice on November 10, 2010, at 14:24:19
I started this before. Sorry about not finishing it until now.
> the way I was thinking of 'stumbling' is that for as long as it's just a lot of talk and little or no movement toward actually constructing a system, then it's just 'stumbling along.'
I agree, a lot of talk + little or no movement = stumbling along. Sometimes a lot of talk is necessary before movement. Change can be slow.
> BLOCKS: Many members have brought up a wholesale "Amnesty" for everyone currently blocked.
I've redirected follow-ups regarding amnesty to:
http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/admin/20101014/msgs/969322.html
> CIVILITY BUDDIES: The only way a wholesale release of Blocks will be successful is if the incivility continues to be managed. A system using Civility Buddies is worth trying.
follow-ups regarding volunteer civility buddies to:
http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/admin/20101014/msgs/969367.html
> ELDER'S COUNCIL: This might be a fabulous dual-purpose group.
and follow-ups regarding some kind of Elders Council to:
http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/admin/20101014/msgs/969323.html
> I hear you Muff. It doesn't feel safe when you don't know what to expect. There probably isn't a way to eliminate all inconsistencies. But there is a way to create a structure with a high degree of predictability. Since it's less about 'punishment' and more about restoration, I think whatever inconsistencies show up won't feel as threatening. Perfection is not possible, but when the consequences have a cushion, the imperfections will feel less like sharp glass and more like little bumps.
Predictability is in the eye of the beholder. Would you consider laws against drunk driving to have a high degree of predictability?
Some consequences will always feel like sharp glass to some posters. But though perfection isn't possible, improvement is. Could you say more about the difference between punishment and restoration?
Bob
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