Posted by Dinah on July 19, 2005, at 20:17:54
In reply to I'm glad to know I'm not alone, posted by crushedout on July 19, 2005, at 14:07:13
I used to be really drawn into the sturm and drang of human interaction that shows itself at its most intense on Admin. Perhaps because of my lack of familiarity with that sort of thing (except in my parents). But eventually it starts to pale. Maybe because on the occasions where something really unusual that has happened rarely if ever before comes along it inspires me more with sadness than anything else. But it took years to get there. I used to be outraged on a weekly basis.
Maybe I started giving people more credit than I used to? Like I rarely race to Dr. Bob's defense anymore (at least compared to old times) because I've learned he can handle what comes his way. I also learned that my interventions rarely ended happily. Admin is good for those of us impaired with windmill tilting tendencies. It's a painful cure, but effective.
And general poster to poster friendly advice, not directed to anyone but rather to everyone. Dr. Bob hasn't hit the boards yet. Does anyone have anything they'd like to amend before he does?
poster:Dinah
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