Posted by Dr. Bob on March 27, 2014, at 2:05:09
In reply to Re: the new paradigm » Dr. Bob, posted by Dinah on March 21, 2014, at 10:04:11
> Moving targets.
> Add that to your list of skills. You win, we collectively lose. Just when we think we have figured your guidelines out, the parameters shift.
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> PCHitting a moving target is a skill, too. I think that was the idea of "Who Moved My Cheese?"
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> I'm asking you to ... attempt something that may be more effective than what you are doing. How is repeatedly blocking Twinleaf working for you?
I'm attempting something that may be more effective than what I was doing before. So far it's working well enough for me.
> Is there some reason you wish to get rid of people who build goodwill through consistently extending themselves to others but are critical of your choices, while being extra welcoming to those who... haven't made the same effort?
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> You must adore my absence.
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> DinahI don't wish to get rid of anyone (including you). I wish us all to coexist despite our differences. Extending oneself doesn't justify incivility. Maybe those who aren't welcomed by others need extra welcoming from me. The net of protection I can provide may be like a homeless shelter.
Bob
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