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Posted by HomelyCygnet on January 1, 2014, at 8:48:28
Do you think Babble would have evolved differently if Bob had whimsically named it Dr Psycho's Bob-babble instead of Dr Bob's Psycho-babble?
I'm not a psycho and I don't babble. No wonder I keep getting blocked!!!!!! I do not belong here. I think it is interesting that Bob chose to hyphenate Psycho-Babble.
Posted by HomelyCygnet on January 1, 2014, at 11:50:12
In reply to Labeling theory Dr Psycho's Bob-babble, posted by HomelyCygnet on January 1, 2014, at 8:48:28
I feel about babblers and Dr Psycho like Alex felt about her former housemates. It's very validating to be told I don't belong here.
> Do you think Babble would have evolved differently if Bob had whimsically named it Dr Psycho's Bob-babble instead of Dr Bob's Psycho-babble?
>
> I'm not a psycho and I don't babble. No wonder I keep getting blocked!!!!!! I do not belong here. I think it is interesting that Bob chose to hyphenate Psycho-Babble.
Posted by Partlycloudy on January 1, 2014, at 13:55:58
In reply to Re: Labeling theory Dr Psycho's Bob-babble, posted by HomelyCygnet on January 1, 2014, at 11:50:12
I agree. It is very validating to asked to leave, as well!
PC, for the last time, promise.
Posted by alexandra_k on January 1, 2014, at 15:13:04
In reply to Re: Labeling theory Dr Psycho's Bob-babble, posted by HomelyCygnet on January 1, 2014, at 11:50:12
> I feel about babblers and Dr Psycho like Alex felt about her former housemates.
if that is true then why are you here?
after i appreciated that i couldn't do my thing living with my former housemates i tried to get the hell out of there with every fibre of my being. it is true that i was stuck there for ages... because i didn't have anywhere else to go that i could afford... that was any better...
is it like that for you? are you still here because while you really don't feel that anybody here understands who you are or what you need or what makes you tick or anything... that there isn't anyplace else in the world that can offer anything more for you? is that why you are here?
in my case... funds were limiting. i knew what i needed (to live by myself as self contained as possible while being surrounded by graduate students / professors / university support people).
do you know what sort of environment may be a better fit for you? do you have something... like how pc has her women's support group where she feels... understood. where (if i understand her correctly) she can relax and be herself and they all... are in synch, somehow. they don't need to explain or justify endlessly... they can just sort of be... and understand... and feel understood.
you don't have anyplace like that?
Posted by HomelyCygnet on January 1, 2014, at 16:07:27
In reply to Re: Labeling theory Dr Psycho's Bob-babble, posted by alexandra_k on January 1, 2014, at 15:13:04
I prefer being blocked. Dr Psycho refuses to give voluntary blocks.
Its also fun to observe the group dynamics and say hi to people I know.
And partly it's just a really bad habit like a nervous tic or something. And part reality show.
No I don't need something to replace Babble. It's different from your need to have a place to live. I just meant the feeling that these people are not like me and just having such different values from most of you babblers. And feeling a little guilty that I can't just hang out with people like you without feeling the way I do. Certainly not the quality of desperation you had.
I also may not completely understand how you felt. Your posts are hard for me to read because of the run on style and lack of punctuation and all the cussing. So I haven't read nearly all of them.
Posted by HomelyCygnet on January 1, 2014, at 16:11:12
In reply to Re: Labeling theory Dr Psycho's Bob-babble » HomelyCygnet, posted by Partlycloudy on January 1, 2014, at 13:55:58
> I agree. It is very validating to asked to leave, as well!
> PC, for the last time, promise.:) I'll remember you as being kind and all your weather names! Hope you have a wonderful year.
Hopefully I'll get my 33 weeks and be on my way!
Posted by alexandra_k on January 1, 2014, at 17:16:02
In reply to Re: Labeling theory Dr Psycho's Bob-babble » alexandra_k, posted by HomelyCygnet on January 1, 2014, at 16:07:27
> I just meant the feeling that these people are not like me and just having such different values from most of you babblers.
do you want to say more? about how you think you are different? i might not understand... but i'd be willing to try.
> I also may not completely understand how you felt. Your posts are hard for me to read because of the run on style and lack of punctuation and all the cussing. So I haven't read nearly all of them.
that is funny :) i wonder if people find it harder to read things that are different from themself. if it is more cognitively demanding / challenging, i mean.
i read back through my posts sometimes... and i personally find my writing style easy to follow. i suppose that is because this is how i think.
Posted by Phillipa on January 1, 2014, at 22:12:29
In reply to Re: Labeling theory Dr Psycho's Bob-babble » Partlycloudy, posted by HomelyCygnet on January 1, 2014, at 16:11:12
Are you really a Duck? Do you quack? Some Ducks do?
Posted by HomelyCygnet on January 2, 2014, at 7:28:15
In reply to Re: Labeling theory Dr Psycho's Bob-babble » HomelyCygnet, posted by Phillipa on January 1, 2014, at 22:12:29
I feel that happens when thinking is proscribed?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0U2zJOryHKQ
> Are you really a Duck? Do you quack? Some Ducks do?
Posted by Willful on January 2, 2014, at 10:29:36
In reply to Ducks quack? Psychos babble?, posted by HomelyCygnet on January 2, 2014, at 7:28:15
It also happens when a homely duck thinks they have a clever idea and a bushel of resentiment. Guess some ducks must be capable of that. I wonder if animal biologists might want to study the habits of homely cygnets. Maybe it's mostly seen in them.
Posted by sigismund on January 2, 2014, at 16:29:37
In reply to Re: Ducks quack? Psychos babble?, posted by Willful on January 2, 2014, at 10:29:36
Oh I don't know.
Posted by Willful on January 3, 2014, at 14:00:12
In reply to Re: Ducks quack? Psychos babble?, posted by sigismund on January 2, 2014, at 16:29:37
so I'm not sure I get your point.
but I wouldn't say that I'm sure--I can infer a few things-- but they can always be off=base, or partial.
homely cygnet may be fully of the most spritely humor and beneficent sentiments--
Posted by Dr. Bob on January 3, 2014, at 21:49:22
In reply to Re: Labeling theory Dr Psycho's Bob-babble » alexandra_k, posted by HomelyCygnet on January 1, 2014, at 16:07:27
> I just meant the feeling that these people are not like me and just having such different values from most of you babblers. And feeling a little guilty that I can't just hang out with people like you without feeling the way I do.
Anybody else ever feel like a homely cygnet? Not like others, having values different from others?
I wonder if it would be possible for you to hang out here even though you feel the way you do. There are dabbling ducks, why not babbling ducks?
Bob
Posted by Phillipa on January 3, 2014, at 22:45:20
In reply to Re: Ducks babble, posted by Dr. Bob on January 3, 2014, at 21:49:22
Dr Bob that was so perfect!!!!
Posted by HomelyCygnet on January 4, 2014, at 12:16:47
In reply to Re: Ducks babble, posted by Dr. Bob on January 3, 2014, at 21:49:22
Bob I only feel like a homely cygnet when I am swimming in the kiddie pool with the cygnets. If I babble like a duck I get blocked ;) I'm just an average adorable duck in the Big Wide World not a homely cygnet.
I prefer being blocked rather than just avoiding the site because being blocked is a repudiation of the Babble values and a way of supporting the people who are mistreated here symbolically at least. I'd be happy to come by and say Hi every year or so.
> > I just meant the feeling that these people are not like me and just having such different values from most of you babblers. And feeling a little guilty that I can't just hang out with people like you without feeling the way I do.
>
> Anybody else ever feel like a homely cygnet? Not like others, having values different from others?
>
> I wonder if it would be possible for you to hang out here even though you feel the way you do. There are dabbling ducks, why not babbling ducks?
>
> Bob
Posted by HomelyCygnet on January 5, 2014, at 23:07:24
In reply to Re: i'm sorry you are hurting (nm) » HomelyCygnet, posted by alexandra_k on January 5, 2014, at 13:28:08
I'm not hurting? Obviously you are not able to understand someone with my delightfully divergent thinking style and amazing intellect! What a little dung beetle you are today!
Posted by HomelyCygnet on January 5, 2014, at 23:07:24
In reply to You cussedy cuss overentitled parasitic bitch » alexandra_k, posted by HomelyCygnet on January 5, 2014, at 13:49:36
Posted by HomelyCygnet on January 5, 2014, at 23:07:25
In reply to Hi bob (nm), posted by HomelyCygnet on January 5, 2014, at 13:50:55
Posted by HomelyCygnet on January 5, 2014, at 23:07:25
In reply to Deputy Racer is a racist whore (nm), posted by HomelyCygnet on January 5, 2014, at 13:52:43
Bob is there anything I can do to convince you to block me? I would really appreciate it. This is a little silly isn't it? I could send a donation to your favorite charity in exchange if you like? Thanks ever so.
Posted by HomelyCygnet on January 5, 2014, at 23:07:25
In reply to Re: Deputy Racer is a racist whore, posted by HomelyCygnet on January 5, 2014, at 14:04:11
Posted by Homely Cygnet on January 5, 2014, at 23:07:26
In reply to Dinah is a pathetic old nag Protect her please (nm), posted by HomelyCygnet on January 5, 2014, at 14:07:40
Posted by HomelyCygnet on January 5, 2014, at 23:08:29
In reply to Re: what is up with the bird? » Phillipa, posted by alexandra_k on January 5, 2014, at 13:30:06
Posted by HomelyCygnet on January 5, 2014, at 23:08:30
In reply to youre the cuckoo you middle aged slut (nm) » alexandra_k, posted by HomelyCygnet on January 5, 2014, at 14:10:00
Posted by HomelyCygnet on January 5, 2014, at 23:08:30
In reply to why do you think they call it asspergers? (nm), posted by HomelyCygnet on January 5, 2014, at 14:11:50
my heart's not really in this but I was always game to help bob with his experiments at least at first. it's just silly
Posted by HomelyCygnet on January 6, 2014, at 0:23:03
In reply to Re: sentiments of anti-psychiatry, posted by Dr. Bob on January 5, 2014, at 13:48:01
Bob the quote you attributed to me is not mine. I was quoting Larry Hoover. Please make sure you give credit to the proper author when you use another's words . It's important to be honest. Thank you
> > Truly, sincerely, there is no better example of what civility actually is, than to protect individuals from the throwing of sh*t upon them.
> >
> > HomelyCygnet
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> My view is that civility is to choose one or more of:
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> > > 1. not sling it back
> > > 2. shield themselves
> > > 3. help others shield themselves
> > > 4. notify me if they think I should respond
> > > 5. express how they feel
> > > 6. reflect on times they've slung it themselves, or wanted to
> > > 7. support the slinger
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> Both #3 and #4 could be considered ways of protecting others. For example:
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> > I agree with the content of Twinleaf's post. I also feel it was expressed in a reasonably respectful manner. I strongly disagree with your blocking her.
> >
> > emme
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> Thanks for expressing how you feel (#5) and doing it in a civil way (#1).
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> --
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> > > Every day, people forgo treatment for reasons that don't have anything to do with Lou. How might they be influenced to undergo treatment instead?
> >
> > how try to convince them to not believe all they read half of what they see.
> >
> > Phillipa
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> > Hmm. Well, looking for a positive and constructive posture to take is a start. I'm going to try something new. We'll see.
> >
> > - Scott
>
> Great, then we'll both be trying something new. :-)
>
> Bob
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