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Posted by Deneb on June 30, 2012, at 15:13:08
In reply to Re: program script, posted by Dr. Bob on June 30, 2012, at 13:42:02
> > Perhaps the program script was unable to handle the volume of posts when the board rolled-over.
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> I updated a couple scripts, but made a couple mistakes doing so. Sorry about that! I don't think any posts were lost. I'll take care of this asap.
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> Bob
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> PS: It's interesting some of the conclusions that were jumped to.:-)
:-)
:-)
:-)I'm so happy to see you!
((((((((Dr. Bob))))))))))
Have a nice day!
Deneb
Posted by ron1953 on June 30, 2012, at 15:14:11
In reply to Re: program script » Dr. Bob, posted by PartlyCloudy on June 30, 2012, at 14:57:15
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> > Bob
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> > PS: It's interesting some of the conclusions that were jumped to.
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> That would be in lieu of any communication from YOU.
> Why don't you write a paper on it? I'll fold it into paper airplanes and send it back page by page.
> Pretty irresponsible behavior for an admin. I welcome the block.
> pc
>
Yes, it IS interesting how Bob gets in his little "shots". Kinda passive-aggressive, IMHO.
Posted by twinleaf on June 30, 2012, at 15:36:40
In reply to Re: program script, posted by ron1953 on June 30, 2012, at 15:14:11
I have to agree. Dr. Bob is evidently aware of the concern members have about the future of Babble, because of the direct posts about it on both Medication and Administration. To answer only a question about a technical malfunction seems both inadequate and liable to raise members' concerns about Babble's future even more. We all expect a degree of care and competence which is, disappointingly, not in evidence at present, If Babble collapses altogether, this will be the principal reason. I personally only want to be part of a constructive, hopeful, well-run forum; Babble was once all of those wonderful things, but it sadly isn't that way now,
twinleaf, hiking with her family in Switzerland, and ready to throw in the towel on Babble
Posted by Lou Pilder on June 30, 2012, at 16:03:02
In reply to Re: program script, posted by twinleaf on June 30, 2012, at 15:36:40
> I have to agree. Dr. Bob is evidently aware of the concern members have about the future of Babble, because of the direct posts about it on both Medication and Administration. To answer only a question about a technical malfunction seems both inadequate and liable to raise members' concerns about Babble's future even more. We all expect a degree of care and competence which is, disappointingly, not in evidence at present, If Babble collapses altogether, this will be the principal reason. I personally only want to be part of a constructive, hopeful, well-run forum; Babble was once all of those wonderful things, but it sadly isn't that way now,
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> twinleaf, hiking with her family in Switzerland, and ready to throw in the towel on BabbleFriends,
It is writen,[...We..expect a degree of care...].
If you are interested in his thread, I am requesting that you read the following post from here.
Lou
http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/admin/20110117/msgs/1010738.html
Posted by europerep on June 30, 2012, at 16:49:17
In reply to Re: program script, posted by twinleaf on June 30, 2012, at 15:36:40
Enjoy Switzerland! ;-) It's a really beautiful country, albeit quite expensive...
/offtopic
Posted by twinleaf on June 30, 2012, at 17:31:14
In reply to Re: program script » twinleaf, posted by europerep on June 30, 2012, at 16:49:17
Thanks! It is certainly beautiful, with snow on the mountains and spring flowers all over. The exchange rate is better for Americans than it has been for the last several years, but it's still expensive,
Posted by sleepygirl2 on June 30, 2012, at 17:43:07
In reply to Re: program script, posted by Dr. Bob on June 30, 2012, at 13:42:02
Well, I suppose being liked is not your motivation for keeping this site up.
Posted by Phil on June 30, 2012, at 19:19:52
In reply to Re: program script, posted by Dr. Bob on June 30, 2012, at 13:42:02
Dr Bob is on another planet. Watering the grass while the house is burning down.
I mean, what's up doc? You know people are concerned about several issues here. Most have spent years here and....you aren't psycho babble, we are.
Without us you'd be staring at a blank screen wondering what if. We aren't your patients, we're your teacher. I've respected you, others the same, quid pro quo.
Posted by Phillipa on June 30, 2012, at 20:41:59
In reply to Re: program script, posted by Phil on June 30, 2012, at 19:19:52
Amazing now? Phillipa
Posted by jane d on June 30, 2012, at 21:53:19
In reply to Re: program script, posted by ron1953 on June 30, 2012, at 15:14:11
> >
> > > Bob
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> > > PS: It's interesting some of the conclusions that were jumped to.....
> Yes, it IS interesting how Bob gets in his little "shots". Kinda passive-aggressive, IMHO.I don't think that's fair Ron. I was shocked to come back to this thread this evening having noticed what was clearly a computer glitch this morning. My first reaction was that people were way more nuts than I realized. It took awhile for me to remember that what is an obvious computer problem to me and to bob (and to you also?) would not be obvious to everyone. I wish now that I'd spelled that out when I made my test post.
jane
Posted by jane d on June 30, 2012, at 22:11:09
In reply to Re: In a nod to Psych Central » PartlyCloudy, posted by sleepygirl2 on June 30, 2012, at 11:51:43
> Are posts deleted on psych central if they are not civil?
Posts are "disappeared" on psych central. As are posters. It's not a public process there so who knows why.
Posted by Dr. Bob on July 2, 2012, at 3:04:46
In reply to Re: program script, posted by Dr. Bob on June 30, 2012, at 13:42:02
> I'll take care of this asap.
OK, I think the posts here now are the posts that should be here now. Sorry again about the f*ck-up.
("In our game theres two views of history: conspiracy and f*ck-up." --John le Carré, "The Honourable Schoolboy")
> Pretty irresponsible behavior for an admin.
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> pcIt's true, I haven't been taking much responsibility for Babble. Thanks for doing your best in my absence.
Bob
Posted by jane d on July 2, 2012, at 3:05:32
In reply to Re: program script, posted by Dr. Bob on June 30, 2012, at 13:42:02
Posted by jane d on July 2, 2012, at 3:49:26
In reply to Re: program script, posted by Dr. Bob on July 2, 2012, at 3:04:46
> > I'll take care of this asap.
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> OK, I think the posts here now are the posts that should be here now. Sorry again about the f*ck-up.Bringing out the heavy duty technical jargon now?
I hadn't seen your post when I posted earlier.
> ("In our game theres two views of history: conspiracy and f*ck-up." --John le Carré, "The Honourable Schoolboy")
It does seem to sum it up. My worldview shaped by an early overdose of spy novels. That's sobering.
Posted by zazenducke on July 2, 2012, at 6:05:35
In reply to Re: program script, posted by Dr. Bob on July 2, 2012, at 3:04:46
Relieved to know you're not a conspirator!
> > I'll take care of this asap.
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> OK, I think the posts here now are the posts that should be here now. Sorry again about the f*ck-up.
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> ("In our game theres two views of history: conspiracy and f*ck-up." --John le Carré, "The Honourable Schoolboy")
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> > Pretty irresponsible behavior for an admin.
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> > pc
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> It's true, I haven't been taking much responsibility for Babble. Thanks for doing your best in my absence.
>
> Bob
Posted by Lou Pilder on July 2, 2012, at 7:26:38
In reply to Re: program script, posted by Dr. Bob on July 2, 2012, at 3:04:46
> > I'll take care of this asap.
>
> OK, I think the posts here now are the posts that should be here now. Sorry again about the f*ck-up.
>
> ("In our game theres two views of history: conspiracy and f*ck-up." --John le Carré, "The Honourable Schoolboy")
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> > Pretty irresponsible behavior for an admin.
> >
> > pc
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> It's true, I haven't been taking much responsibility for Babble. Thanks for doing your best in my absence.
>
> BobMr. Hsiung,
You wrote,[...I havn't been taking much responsibility...]
Posted by Willful on July 2, 2012, at 20:25:14
In reply to Re: program script » ron1953, posted by jane d on June 30, 2012, at 21:53:19
Agree with jane d.
This board's attitude toward Bob seems to be summed up by Woody Allen's famous joke:
"Life is like a bad restaurant-- the food's no good-- and the portions are too small."
If Bob is around, he's no good; if he's not around, he should be around more.
Posted by Dr. Bob on July 3, 2012, at 8:48:25
In reply to Re: program script, posted by Willful on July 2, 2012, at 20:25:14
Posted by Dr. Bob on July 3, 2012, at 14:18:03
In reply to Re: program script, posted by Willful on July 2, 2012, at 20:25:14
> This board's attitude toward Bob seems to be summed up by Woody Allen's famous joke:
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> "Life is like a bad restaurant-- the food's no good-- and the portions are too small."On further reflection, does that mean the board has something in common with Alvy Singer?
Bob
Posted by Bryn B on July 3, 2012, at 14:52:53
In reply to Re: Woody Allen's famous joke, posted by Dr. Bob on July 3, 2012, at 14:18:03
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> On further reflection, does that mean the board has something in common with Alvy Singer?
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As in neurosis on steroids, even by NYC standards?
Posted by ron1953 on July 4, 2012, at 12:28:33
In reply to Re: Woody Allen's famous joke, posted by Dr. Bob on July 3, 2012, at 14:18:03
> > This board's attitude toward Bob seems to be summed up by Woody Allen's famous joke:
> >
> > "Life is like a bad restaurant-- the food's no good-- and the portions are too small."
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> On further reflection, does that mean the board has something in common with Alvy Singer?
>
> Bob
Except Alvy is funny - humor seems to be generally absent here. Folks here seem to take themselves a bit too seriously. Lighten up!
Posted by SLS on July 4, 2012, at 20:33:06
In reply to Re: Woody Allen's famous joke, posted by ron1953 on July 4, 2012, at 12:28:33
> humor seems to be generally absent here.
This is so crude as a rebuttal, I thought you might get a chuckle out of it:
http://www.google.com/search?q=lol&sitesearch=dr-bob.org
- Scott
Posted by ron1953 on July 4, 2012, at 22:11:33
In reply to Re: Woody Allen's famous joke » ron1953, posted by SLS on July 4, 2012, at 20:33:06
Sorry, sir, I don't get it. But the overuse of "LOL" and smiley emoticons is a whole 'nother subject.....
Posted by SLS on July 5, 2012, at 6:04:34
In reply to Re: Woody Allen's famous joke, posted by ron1953 on July 4, 2012, at 22:11:33
Are you going to tell me that by using Google and pulling up 135,000 hits of "LOL" on Psycho-Babble since 1999 doesn't indicate to you the existence of humor in the community? That's 7 "LOL" jokes per hour. Of course, there is redundancy as sequential posts often carry forward subject lines and message bodies. It is quite possible that the type of humor seen here is unappreciated by you. That is no crime, of course. It might even represent a greater melding of yourself into mainstream society and away from mental health communities. However, I find humor, even self-deprecating humor, to be effective to help groups of people with the same illness to bond emotionally, to commiserate, and act to effect common proactive goals.
What would be the qualities of another person that would attract you to them as a colleague and fellow commiserater in a mental health forum? Perhaps you have no need of such things. Perhaps you are not as ill as many of the people you voluntarily surrounded yourself with at Psycho-Babble. On the other hand, perhaps you are more ill than you are aware of or are willing to admit.
Who know for sure?
Not me.
Although, much information can be garnered through observation of another person's writings and behaviors. I seem to do well at spotting bad, caustic attitudes. It's a gift. It helps me to choose to avoid or confront the negative energy that attempts to suck the positive energy out of everyone. The more people who capitulate to his behaviors, the better the perpetrator feels about himself.
My mirror is clean, and I often look in it to reflect upon my thoughts, feelings, and behaviors of the previous day. This allows me to make sdjustments in the way I operate, such that the light of new day shines its virginal light upon a better me. Of course, there will be many people who will feel that I am heading in the wrong direction. I verbalize my appreciation for their concern for my wellfare, give their suggestions some thought, and sometimes make adjustments. I then continue going about my process of self-actualization. This, I do in relative silence.
Writing can be so therapeutic!
- Scott
Posted by zazenducke on July 5, 2012, at 8:29:20
In reply to Re: Woody Allen's famous joke » ron1953, posted by SLS on July 5, 2012, at 6:04:34
> Are you going to tell me that by using Google and pulling up 135,000 hits of "LOL" on Psycho-Babble since 1999 doesn't indicate to you the existence of humor in the community?
It made me smile :) but I've always been easily amused.
>That's 7 "LOL" jokes per hour.13 years equals 113 955.566 hours. I believe your calculations are in substantial error. Do you stand by your conclusions?
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