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Posted by Twinleaf on January 28, 2014, at 10:26:01
Some of the recent posts on Administration are extremely negative and destructive, and not even characteristic of how these posters usually communicate. It doesn't seem reasonable to expect others to "grow a shield" against such extremely negative posts. I feel ashamed and embarrassed that new posters will see such things on Babble. I'm afraid everyone -new and old- will be driven away
Posted by HomelyCygnet on January 28, 2014, at 11:12:43
In reply to Please reconsider Dr.Bob, posted by Twinleaf on January 28, 2014, at 10:26:01
I fixed it. Don't take our twinny away from us.
> Some of the recent posts on Administration are extremely positive and constructive, and characteristic of how these posters usually communicate. It seems reasonable to expect others to "grow a shield" against such extremely positive posts. I feel proud and gratified that new posters will see such things on Babble. I'm hopeful everyone -new and old- will rush to the board.
Posted by Phillipa on January 28, 2014, at 14:40:55
In reply to Bob PLEASE no blocks!!!, posted by HomelyCygnet on January 28, 2014, at 11:12:43
Please stop!!!! Phillipa
Posted by HomelyCygnet on January 28, 2014, at 16:17:53
In reply to Re: Bob PLEASE no blocks!!! » HomelyCygnet, posted by Phillipa on January 28, 2014, at 14:40:55
http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/admin/20131217/msgs/1059748.html
Posted by Dr. Bob on January 28, 2014, at 18:04:35
In reply to Please reconsider Dr.Bob, posted by Twinleaf on January 28, 2014, at 10:26:01
> Some of the recent posts on Administration are extremely negative and destructive ... I feel ashamed and embarrassed that new posters will see such things on Babble. I'm afraid everyone -new and old- will be driven away
Be the change you wish to see. Could you counter those posts with positive and constructive posts?
Bob
Posted by Ronnjee on January 28, 2014, at 18:40:08
In reply to Re: negative and destructive posts, posted by Dr. Bob on January 28, 2014, at 18:04:35
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> Be the change you wish to see. Could you counter those posts with positive and constructive posts?
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> Bob
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Bob, one of the reasons I am now such a staunch proponent for doing nothing as a form of civility is that the countering of such posts, more often than not as far as I've seen (sorry, folks - I haven't, nor will I, compile supporting statistics) can tell, regardless of content is received as a challenge, and leads to a pissing contest. Like many of the threads here.I dunno that that helps.
Posted by Twinleaf on January 28, 2014, at 18:58:23
In reply to Re: negative and destructive posts, posted by Dr. Bob on January 28, 2014, at 18:04:35
I don't want to be a part of those threads. I frankly, often don't feel I understand them well enough to comment. A detached poster jumping in trying to tell a lot of angry upset people to calm down would probably be infuriating. On the other hand, a PBC, which I am not qualified to give, could be genuinely helpful.
Posted by SLS on January 28, 2014, at 19:17:19
In reply to Re: negative and destructive posts, posted by Ronnjee on January 28, 2014, at 18:40:08
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> > Be the change you wish to see. Could you counter those posts with positive and constructive posts?
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> > Bob
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> Bob, one of the reasons I am now such a staunch proponent for doing nothing as a form of civility is that the countering of such posts, more often than not as far as I've seen (sorry, folks - I haven't, nor will I, compile supporting statistics) can tell, regardless of content is received as a challenge, and leads to a pissing contest. Like many of the threads here.
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> I dunno that that helps.Does it help you?
- Scott
Posted by Ronnjee on January 28, 2014, at 19:26:37
In reply to Re: negative and destructive posts » Ronnjee, posted by SLS on January 28, 2014, at 19:17:19
Posted by SLS on January 28, 2014, at 20:04:03
In reply to Respectfully Decline To Respond.....EVER (nm) » SLS, posted by Ronnjee on January 28, 2014, at 19:26:37
I don't need your respect.
How long have you been waiting for this opportunity? What, you didn't think I was expecting it? You had it well rehearsed.
Your allusions to me in so many of your posts have been quite transparent. Since you have already added me to your list of people to ignore - twice, perhaps you can now refrain from picking fights with me.
I don't use piss the way you do.
- Scott
Posted by 10derheart on January 28, 2014, at 21:06:40
In reply to Good move, Bobby. I am not impressed. » Ronnjee, posted by SLS on January 28, 2014, at 20:04:03
>>I don't use piss the way you do.
I'll bet you have never written that particular sentence before and you'll probably never write it again. It's looks funny. :-) I like it.
I won't ask how you *do* use it. That would just be wrong.
I do like that expression "full of piss and vinegar."
Posted by SLS on January 28, 2014, at 21:40:49
In reply to using piss » SLS, posted by 10derheart on January 28, 2014, at 21:06:40
> >>I don't use piss the way you do.
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> I'll bet you have never written that particular sentence beforeLOL
No, I haven't.
I will say this, though. I have told several of my doctors that I would gladly drink horse-piss if it meant I could achieve remission.
- Scott
Posted by Ronnjee on January 29, 2014, at 8:21:03
In reply to Good move, Bobby. I am not impressed. » Ronnjee, posted by SLS on January 28, 2014, at 20:04:03
> I don't need your respect.
>
> How long have you been waiting for this opportunity? What, you didn't think I was expecting it? You had it well rehearsed.
>
> Your allusions to me in so many of your posts have been quite transparent. Since you have already added me to your list of people to ignore - twice, perhaps you can now refrain from picking fights with me.
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> I don't use piss the way you do.
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> - ScottIf Ron said something in the woods and no one was there to hear him, would Scott still be insulted?
Could you maybe lighten up a little bit and give us both a break?
BTW, Who is "Bobby"?
Posted by Ronnjee on January 29, 2014, at 8:28:05
In reply to Re: Good move, Bobby. I am not impressed. » SLS, posted by Ronnjee on January 29, 2014, at 8:21:03
If you don't like what I post, why do you read it in the first place? Are you actively searching for things to be pissed-off about? Sure as heck looks like it to me.
Grudges suck, Scott.
Posted by SLS on January 29, 2014, at 9:17:17
In reply to Re: Good move, Bobby. I am not impressed. » SLS, posted by Ronnjee on January 29, 2014, at 8:21:03
> > I don't need your respect.
> >
> > How long have you been waiting for this opportunity? What, you didn't think I was expecting it? You had it well rehearsed.
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> > Your allusions to me in so many of your posts have been quite transparent. Since you have already added me to your list of people to ignore - twice, perhaps you can now refrain from picking fights with me.
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> > I don't use piss the way you do.
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> >
> > - Scott
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> If Ron said something in the woods and no one was there to hear him, would Scott still be insulted?
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> Could you maybe lighten up a little bit and give us both a break?
------------------------------------------Moishe Pipik, AKA Ronnjee:
"Scott is my favorite Babbler.............to ignore"
http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/social/20131022/msgs/1053548.html
http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/admin/20131217/msgs/1058690.html
http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/admin/20131217/msgs/1059749.html
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> BTW, Who is "Bobby"?Bobby Fischer.
You wrote that that Dr. Bob owes you an apology for blocking you for the words you wrote about me. What's that all about? Do you actually believe that you were merely advising others to ignore me? That, by itself, is uncivil.
And you talk about gamesmanship? The game is yours. You started it as Moishe Pipik.
Spare me your peace offerings. Just stop writing things about me that are clearly uncivil, and, if possible, stop playing your games.
- Scott
Posted by Ronnjee on January 29, 2014, at 9:27:14
In reply to Re: Good move, Bobby. I am not impressed. » Ronnjee, posted by SLS on January 29, 2014, at 9:17:17
It seems you made my point, about pissing contests, and especially about grudges. And you may be surprised that that doesn't please me in any way. Believe it or not, I'm not playing games, I'm not trying to beat you in any way. I'm going to stay in the present moment and not be prejudiced.
Believe it or not.
Peace, dude.
Posted by Ronnjee on January 29, 2014, at 9:31:28
In reply to Re: Good move, Bobby. I am not impressed. » Ronnjee, posted by SLS on January 29, 2014, at 9:17:17
Forgot to address one of your questions. My request for an apology was stupid and pointless.
Posted by SLS on January 29, 2014, at 9:35:07
In reply to Re: Good move, Bobby. I am not impressed. » SLS, posted by Ronnjee on January 29, 2014, at 9:31:28
> Forgot to address one of your questions. My request for an apology was stupid and pointless.
Okay.
- Scott
Posted by Dr. Bob on January 30, 2014, at 3:14:46
In reply to Re: negative and destructive posts » Dr. Bob, posted by Twinleaf on January 28, 2014, at 18:58:23
> Bob, one of the reasons I am now such a staunch proponent for doing nothing as a form of civility is that the countering of such posts, more often than not as far as I've seen ... can tell, regardless of content is received as a challenge, and leads to a pissing contest.
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> RonnjeeNot all contests are pissing contests, or only pissing contests. All that is necessary for the triumph of destructiveness is that constructive posters do nothing.
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> I don't want to be a part of those threads. I frankly, often don't feel I understand them well enough to comment. A detached poster jumping in trying to tell a lot of angry upset people to calm down would probably be infuriating.
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> TwinleafI didn't mean addressing those being negative and destructive. I agree, that could escalate the situation, and I'd just as soon you left that to me. I meant addressing those on the receiving end. Could you imagine posting something positive and constructive to them?
Bob
Posted by Ronnjee on January 30, 2014, at 11:31:58
In reply to Re: negative and destructive posts, posted by Dr. Bob on January 30, 2014, at 3:14:46
Do you think this game of civility/PC Whack-A-Mole is actually beneficial? To anybody?
I don't.
You remind me of the Bill Murray role in Caddyshack.
Posted by Partlycloudy on January 30, 2014, at 12:21:07
In reply to Re: negative and destructive posts » Dr. Bob, posted by Ronnjee on January 30, 2014, at 11:31:58
<snort!>
Posted by Ronnjee on January 30, 2014, at 12:30:18
In reply to Re: negative and destructive posts » Ronnjee, posted by Partlycloudy on January 30, 2014, at 12:21:07
> <snort!>
No comprendo.
Posted by Partlycloudy on January 30, 2014, at 13:29:54
In reply to Re: negative and destructive posts, posted by Ronnjee on January 30, 2014, at 12:30:18
> > <snort!>
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> No comprendo.
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>I am laughing at your joke and it is also an oldie but a goody babble reference. I didn't mean to be weird.
PC
Posted by Ronnjee on January 30, 2014, at 13:32:22
In reply to Re: negative and destructive posts » Ronnjee, posted by Partlycloudy on January 30, 2014, at 13:29:54
Posted by Partlycloudy on January 30, 2014, at 13:45:47
In reply to Weird Is Good! (nm) » Partlycloudy, posted by Ronnjee on January 30, 2014, at 13:32:22
Oh, good. It's all I've got, really. Babble has become a foreign land these days. I don't know the language. So I have a nice rock I hide under and I post on Social when I feel a necessity to bare my soul. God knows why.
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