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Posted by Squiggles on November 9, 2005, at 20:29:11
In reply to Re: please be civil » Larry Hoover, posted by Dr. Bob on November 8, 2005, at 23:37:58
> > Three groups were treatment arms in which subjects were dropped, head down, onto concrete floors from heights of one, two, or three meters...
>
> Sorry to be a party pooper, but please don't joke about injury to people.
>I appreciate the attempt at levity Larry, but
it's true that someone else could take offense.
Head injuries are traumatic, and because you look
the same in some cases, others don't understand
just how sick you are. I feel as if I have been
given a new lease on life after this one. The
last one, which I believe could have been
prevented was devastating. I hope you or anyone
else never have one. I can't believe that
athletes like hockey starts are sometimes sent
into the rink after post concussion. Good drs.
avoid that because second hits have high cumulative neurological damage probability.
Anyway, your joke is ok now for me, but two weeks
ago i would not have been able to read it as i was
flat on back.Squiggles
Posted by Larry Hoover on November 9, 2005, at 20:29:12
In reply to Re: please be civil » Larry Hoover, posted by Dr. Bob on November 8, 2005, at 23:37:58
Posted by Larry Hoover on November 9, 2005, at 20:29:12
In reply to Re: please be civil » Larry Hoover, posted by Dr. Bob on November 8, 2005, at 23:37:58
Posted by gardenergirl on November 9, 2005, at 20:29:12
In reply to Re: I'll just disappear now (nm), posted by Larry Hoover on November 9, 2005, at 12:33:24
Larry,
You said something in an attempt in humor. We've all done that. Someone objected. Sometimes people react in a way we didn't think of. You apologized. They accepted (pre-apology, but still)...It's okay. I don't think anyone here thinks you are insensitive by nature.
I don't mean to mimimize any distress you might be feeling, because I know this is sore subject for you. But it's a blip compared to the vast wealth of wonderful, knowledgable, and supportive posts you've contributed.
Please stay.
gg
Posted by Squiggles on November 9, 2005, at 20:29:12
In reply to Re: I'll just disappear now--Please stay » Larry Hoover, posted by gardenergirl on November 9, 2005, at 12:48:38
> Larry,
> You said something in an attempt in humor. We've all done that. Someone objected. Sometimes people react in a way we didn't think of. You apologized. They accepted (pre-apology, but still)...
>
> It's okay. I don't think anyone here thinks you are insensitive by nature.
>
> I don't mean to mimimize any distress you might be feeling, because I know this is sore subject for you. But it's a blip compared to the vast wealth of wonderful, knowledgable, and supportive posts you've contributed.
>
> Please stay.
>
> gg
And remember that I did not take offense;
but Dr. Bob is trying to follow the rules
of civility (which i haven't studied yet :-))Take care
Squiggles
Posted by Declan on November 9, 2005, at 20:29:12
In reply to Re: I'll just disappear now--Please stay, posted by Squiggles on November 9, 2005, at 12:56:06
Hey, this is just a joke.
There's no actual problem, just an anticipated one.
It's OK, isn't it?
Declan
Posted by Squiggles on November 9, 2005, at 20:29:12
In reply to Re: I'll just disappear now--Please stay, posted by Declan on November 9, 2005, at 13:27:13
> Hey, this is just a joke.
>
> There's no actual problem, just an anticipated one.
>
> It's OK, isn't it?
>
> DeclanRead it again:
And remember that *I* did not take offense;
but Dr. Bob is trying to follow *the rules
of civility* (which i haven't studied yet :-))Take care
Squiggles
Posted by Declan on November 9, 2005, at 20:29:12
In reply to Re: I'll just disappear now--Please stay, posted by Squiggles on November 9, 2005, at 13:30:14
But that's what I meant Squiggles. You *didn't* take offence (nor anyone else). I don't have a problem with the civility rules. I was not implying any criticism of them, or Dr Bob. Maybe if I had a brain injury??? I wish I could remember the name of that US comedian and the terrific book he wrote, paralysed from the neck down, some of the things he said....
Declan
Posted by Jakeman on November 9, 2005, at 20:47:24
In reply to Re: I'll just disappear now--Please stay, posted by Squiggles on November 9, 2005, at 13:30:14
> > Hey, this is just a joke.
> >
> > There's no actual problem, just an anticipated one.
> >
> > It's OK, isn't it?
> >
> > Declan
>
> Read it again:
>
> And remember that *I* did not take offense;
> but Dr. Bob is trying to follow *the rules
> of civility* (which i haven't studied yet :-))
>
> Take care
>
> Squiggles
>deep sigh...
Posted by Dr. Bob on November 9, 2005, at 21:30:09
In reply to Re: I'm sorry (nm), posted by Larry Hoover on November 9, 2005, at 12:32:34
Posted by Phillipa on November 9, 2005, at 21:49:10
In reply to Re: I'll just disappear now--Please stay, posted by Jakeman on November 9, 2005, at 20:47:24
No Larry you can't leave! Dr. Bob forgives you and everyone wants you to say . Plese don't leave. Fondly, Phillipa
Posted by Dinah on November 10, 2005, at 0:38:26
In reply to Re: I'll just disappear now (nm), posted by Larry Hoover on November 9, 2005, at 12:33:24
It's over, you've apologized, Dr. Bob has accepted.
I do understand it's upsetting. I'm not trying to say it isn't.
But I miss you when you're not here.
Posted by AuntieMel on November 10, 2005, at 9:08:25
In reply to Re: thanks (nm) » Larry Hoover, posted by Dr. Bob on November 9, 2005, at 21:30:09
There is precedent for the post Larry made.
In fact he posted the same thing 14 months ago, with nobody giving any PBC, or even taking offense.
http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/20040904/msgs/387625.html
cranial impact therapy for major depression
Posted by Larry Hoover on September 7, 2004, at 11:49:41
A spoof post I wrote a couple of years ago....
Lar
Posted by thuso on November 10, 2005, at 14:08:14
In reply to Re: Misplaced PBC » Dr. Bob, posted by AuntieMel on November 10, 2005, at 9:08:25
> There is precedent for the post Larry made.
>
> In fact he posted the same thing 14 months ago, with nobody giving any PBC, or even taking offense.
>I think the difference is that this time he actually posted the spoof here rather than the link. I would bet that is why last time he didn't get a PBC and this time he did. I could be wrong though.
Posted by Gabbix2 on November 10, 2005, at 20:39:18
In reply to Re: Misplaced PBC » AuntieMel, posted by thuso on November 10, 2005, at 14:08:14
> I think the difference is that this time he actually posted the spoof here rather than the link.
It was posted on Social in it's entirety March 16 2005 with no P.B.Chttp://www.dr-bob.org/babble/social/20050316/msgs/475838.html
Posted by Phillipa on November 10, 2005, at 21:02:19
In reply to Re: Misplaced PBC » thuso, posted by Gabbix2 on November 10, 2005, at 20:39:18
Where was this current one posted? Fondly, Phillipa
Posted by Larry Hoover on November 10, 2005, at 23:29:03
In reply to Re: Misplaced PBC » thuso, posted by Gabbix2 on November 10, 2005, at 20:39:18
It's months since it happened and I still can't talk about it. A PBC for something that didn't matter before. Lying in wait. Rules made up whose strict enforcement is more important than their being understood or even described. No guidance. It is not safe. I am not okay. Seeking traction. Finding quicksand.
Posted by Phillipa on November 11, 2005, at 0:14:36
In reply to Re: Misplaced Lar, posted by Larry Hoover on November 10, 2005, at 23:29:03
Lar, don't sink. We'll tie a rope around you and pull you out. Fondly, Phillipa
Posted by Gabbix2 on November 11, 2005, at 0:23:51
In reply to Re: Misplaced PBC » AuntieMel, posted by thuso on November 10, 2005, at 14:08:14
> > There is precedent for the post Larry made.
> >
> > In fact he posted the same thing 14 months ago, with nobody giving any PBC, or even taking offense.
> >
>I think after reading the difference is that it was posted in response to someone who had just written about recovering from a head injury.
I can understand how that could put the joke in a different light.
Posted by verne on November 11, 2005, at 8:11:41
In reply to Re: Misplaced Lar, posted by Larry Hoover on November 10, 2005, at 23:29:03
Larry, I agree about the quicksand. I'm usually doing a swampcrawl (cross between a sidestroke and a mudskipper flop) for firmer ground, while at the same time, gymnastically keeping one foot in my mouth.
The value of Babble is a juggling act for me. I have to balance getting help and helping others without hurting myself in the process. At times, I don't think it's helping me, at others, I'm hanging around trying to help others. But I need to leave when it starts doing more harm than good.
In the end, I have difficulty translating any support I receive in the cyberworld to the real world. This may be a defect on my part. I don't feel the warmth and companionship others seem to derive from online relationships.
I'm baffled by all the expressions of undying love and affection between people who've never met. As isolated as I am in real life, I should welcome any sort of social interaction yet I often disconnect from the internet feeling empty and unfulfilled. Although I do appreciate the help I've received.
I guess I've rambled off on a few goat trails one usually finds near a pit of quicksand - tracks left by animals doing the we-aren't-in-the-tarpit-or-fossil-record celebratory dance.
Rule One should be to take care of ourselves so we are better able to help others. (rule 2)
Verne
Posted by NikkiT2 on November 11, 2005, at 9:54:19
In reply to Babblenastics, posted by verne on November 11, 2005, at 8:11:41
"I'm baffled by all the expressions of undying love and affection between people who've never met."
One of the fascinating things about making friends online, is that you really get to knows someone *insides", their brain and heart.. It is really quite easy to fall in love with someones "soul" online.. Someo f the deepest friendships I have are online, and though most of those I have met in real life now, they were still close friends to me before I met them.
I also met my husband, 8 years ago, in a chat room.. We simply got chatting one day and really hit it off, so chatted more and more.. before moving to phone, and finally meeting in real life. As much as I denied it all, I was *completely* in love with him before we met, and he with me, as we had clicked on a much deeper level than we probably would have done had we met in, say, a night club.
I've bene online a long time, and it took a good few years before I could begin to understand it.. But, like I say, it really is possible to build a really close friendship without having ever met face to face.
Nikki
Posted by Dr. Bob on November 12, 2005, at 1:43:47
In reply to Re: Babblenastics » verne, posted by NikkiT2 on November 11, 2005, at 9:54:19
> Someo f the deepest friendships I have are online, and though most of those I have met in real life now, they were still close friends to me before I met them.
I heard that at the PB birthday party, too, posters were meeting for the first time (in person), but they were already friends! :-)
Bob
Posted by Toph on November 12, 2005, at 7:37:27
In reply to Re: Babblenastics, posted by Dr. Bob on November 12, 2005, at 1:43:47
>
> I heard that at the PB birthday party, too, posters were meeting for the first time (in person), but they were already friends! :-)
>
> BobI think you saw this Bob. And conversely, Babblers who did not have much of an associaton before, became friends from the experience.
As for Larry's plight, I remain perplexed at Babble justice in whicn a parking violator can recieve the same or worse punishment than a molester or an assasin.
Posted by Kath on November 27, 2005, at 14:13:57
In reply to Re: Babblenastics, posted by Dr. Bob on November 12, 2005, at 1:43:47
Where was the PB Birthday party?
If you ever have another one, would you consider Toronto?
Selfish me - It'd be somewhere I could get to!
:-) Kath
> > Someo f the deepest friendships I have are online, and though most of those I have met in real life now, they were still close friends to me before I met them.
>
> I heard that at the PB birthday party, too, posters were meeting for the first time (in person), but they were already friends! :-)
>
> Bob
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