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About the deputies here

Posted by Racer on April 4, 2006, at 19:37:33

This is in response to some of the posts lately criticising the deputies here for their actions. While I realize that it can be upsetting so see someone we like on here being sanctioned for breaking a rule, I think it's important to keep in mind that the deputies here are acting according to guidelines created by the site's owner, Dr Bob. The Deputies do not make up the rules, they only enforce them.

I know a lot of people disagree with the rules Dr Bob has codified here -- and there are some I disagree with myself. (Of course, I find I'm most likely to disagree with a rule when I want to break it, but c'est la vie, eh?) The civility guidelines are constantly evolving, and it's great if you feel strongly enough to come here and protest the rule -- but do you have to protest the person, too?

In the case of the most recent brouhaha, I agree that Matt was provoked -- BUT he was also well beyond the threshold of civility in what he wrote. Matt has been blocked in the past, and so he was eligible for a non-PBC blocking. While I agree that it's unfortunate that it happened, I can't agree that he should have been given a free pass.

And as for Willyee's question about why any specific deputy hasn't been blocked, I think that might be related to behavior, and not identity. I would bet that, uncomfortable as it might be, if a deputy crossed the line, another deputy would step in with a PBC or even a block. So far, the deputies have chosen not to behave in such a way as to earn a block.

So how about a couple of verses of Kumbaya...

 

Re: About the deputies here » Racer

Posted by LegWarmers on April 4, 2006, at 20:00:47

In reply to About the deputies here, posted by Racer on April 4, 2006, at 19:37:33

in case anyone feels criticised by me... I am in no way judging the deputies and I appreciate everything they do!!! and I hope they know that. But, I am critising Bob's response to what happened.
No one else.
And if this wasnt directed at me, I still think the deputies do a great job! But I would like Bob to reread that thread.

 

Re: About the deputies here » LegWarmers

Posted by Racer on April 4, 2006, at 20:46:14

In reply to Re: About the deputies here » Racer, posted by LegWarmers on April 4, 2006, at 20:00:47

> in case anyone feels criticised by me... I am in no way judging the deputies and I appreciate everything they do!!! and I hope they know that. But, I am critising Bob's response to what happened.
> No one else.
> And if this wasnt directed at me, I still think the deputies do a great job! But I would like Bob to reread that thread.

I know you mean this seriously, but I still had to laugh when I read it. It really sounded as if you were going to say, "If this means me, I think the deputies are great -- but if you were talking about someone else..." Just struck me as funny, and I needed the laugh today.

I really wasn't thinking about you -- but in order to remain on this side of civility I decline to say which post(s) I might have been thinking of...

 

Thanks! » Racer

Posted by LegWarmers on April 4, 2006, at 21:03:03

In reply to Re: About the deputies here » LegWarmers, posted by Racer on April 4, 2006, at 20:46:14

you totally cracked me up :)

 

Re: About the deputies here » Racer

Posted by special_k on April 4, 2006, at 23:56:04

In reply to About the deputies here, posted by Racer on April 4, 2006, at 19:37:33

> The civility guidelines are constantly evolving, and it's great if you feel strongly enough to come here and protest the rule -- but do you have to protest the person, too?

no. nobody *has* to...
but it still seems to be a fact that that does tend to happen...
goes with the job description methinks
(which isn't to condone it...)

 

Re: About the deputies here » special_k

Posted by Dinah on April 5, 2006, at 8:13:38

In reply to Re: About the deputies here » Racer, posted by special_k on April 4, 2006, at 23:56:04

Which doesn't mean it doesn't make out lives infinitely more pleasant when someone says something positive about us when that happens.

Which doesn't cause a civility problem but gives a balm to our hurts.

Which is probably true when anything negative is said about any poster (and maybe even Dr. Bob). Having someone else step up to the plate and say something positive doesn't break the civility guidelines, and likely makes the poster feel supported. At least I would feel that. I can't speak for anyone else.

 

Re: About the deputies here » Dinah

Posted by special_k on April 5, 2006, at 18:11:14

In reply to Re: About the deputies here » special_k, posted by Dinah on April 5, 2006, at 8:13:38

> Which doesn't mean it doesn't make out lives infinitely more pleasant when someone says something positive about us when that happens.

of course.

> Which is probably true when anything negative is said about any poster (and maybe even Dr. Bob). Having someone else step up to the plate and say something positive doesn't break the civility guidelines, and likely makes the poster feel supported. At least I would feel that. I can't speak for anyone else.

yeah. sure. everyone likes to feel validated / supported.


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