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Posted by kiddo on September 17, 2002, at 23:28:24
I quit posting to babble for this reason....
Now there are two more chiefs to consider before posting, and with unclear, vague, general rules that change from each person and each post, how is anyone supposed to know what's allowed before getting a PBC?
I'm familiar with the "when in doubt" phrase, but lately it seems all there is when it comes to posting. As I sit here, I wonder if the title will be wrong, if *anyone* is offended if I'll be blocked, if one of the three Chiefs will all find something separate to PBC me over, and then if I'll get 1, 2, 3, PBC, your blocked....three pbc's, five pbcs, or what! Since all of the rules are made up as you go, there are clearly no guidelines to follow so only God knows who's going to find what offensive.....
1.) http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/admin/20020627/msgs/5950.htmlWhat happened to "You don't have to swim through anyone else's posts here."
2.) It used to be halfway decent around here, a place I rather liked visiting. Having a heated yet civil debate was not an uncommonn thing, now it seems like it has a foundation set on quicksand, straw frame and glass siding.....so everyone has to tiptoe and wonder when and who the next block is going to be....I think we could make a pretty good prize by having a fantasy pbc and block party....same as fantasy football, if you know what that is.
3.) May I ask exactly what this research is about? I know the general support and education, but that seems a little too general to me as well. Aren't there specifics, doesn't research have to be based on a theory or something? I think it's pretty normal for participants to know about that part at least.
4.) Another poster and I have been called anti-semitic, etc., and yet someone else gets blocked for their opinion about a PBC being uncivil...not the word she used, but I'm afraid so say it, it's difficult trying to please three chiefs when your only a squaw....BEFORE ANYONE gets their bowels in an uproar over that comment, I have enough Indian in me to classify myself as a squaw. (yes INDIAN, not Native American)
4.) I've never known you to post a PBC over opinions on admin issues, that someone (personally I'm not sure who that would be unless you...I guess it's possible though the way it is around here lately) would actually be offended by calling a poll rude-not a person, or anything someone said.
That's all I can say for now, I need a break before I lose my cool...BBL to finish this, if I even receive a response.
Kiddo
Posted by Dr. Bob on September 18, 2002, at 11:47:10
In reply to Babble and Research, posted by kiddo on September 17, 2002, at 23:28:24
> Now there are two more chiefs to consider before posting, and with unclear, vague, general rules that change from each person and each post, how is anyone supposed to know what's allowed before getting a PBC?
I know it's more complicated this way, but it's possible the pros may outweigh the cons, so I think it's worth giving a try.
The idea is for the three of us to interpret the vague, general rules in a consistent way. I think they both have a good idea of what I consider civil (and what I don't), plus if I disagree with a decision they make I can reverse it. So it comes down to my interpretation, anyway.
> I'm familiar with the "when in doubt" phrase, but lately it seems all there is when it comes to posting.
I'm sorry it makes things more difficult, but my idea is that it may inconvenience individual posters to make sure their posts are civil, but the community as a whole benefits from a more civil general atmosphere -- and since those individuals are part of that community, they do, too.
> 1.) http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/admin/20020627/msgs/5950.html
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> What happened to "You don't have to swim through anyone else's posts here."I think I see what you're saying. Some types of posts are against the rules because I consider them a general problem. Other types of posts may be a problem for certain people, but it wouldn't work to try to prohibit anything anyone objects to, so it ends up being up to those people to try to avoid those posts (or this whole site).
> 3.) May I ask exactly what this research is about? I know the general support and education, but that seems a little too general to me as well. Aren't there specifics, doesn't research have to be based on a theory or something? I think it's pretty normal for participants to know about that part at least.
Those are the goals of the site. The research goals are "to help us understand how online communities work and affect the mental health of their members." Which I know is still general...
I have some more specific projects in mind (like questionnaires, which have been discussed here before), and when I get them going I'll explain what's involved.
In the meantime, you may be able to get an idea of what I'm interested in from:
http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/research.html
> 4.) Another poster and I have been called anti-semitic, etc...
And that poster was blocked, right?
Bob
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