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Posted by zazenduck on June 14, 2006, at 11:57:12
Please allow posters to request blocking.
Since you have an automated system why would you object? It would cause no work for you. I think the community would benefit:)
Thank you
Posted by llrrrpp on June 14, 2006, at 13:34:26
In reply to A Request for Voluntary Blocks, posted by zazenduck on June 14, 2006, at 11:57:12
do you mean self-block?
like auto-block?
Posted by zazenduck on June 14, 2006, at 13:59:30
In reply to Re: A Request for Voluntary Blocks, posted by llrrrpp on June 14, 2006, at 13:34:26
> do you mean self-block?
> like auto-block?
>I mean just a request that Bob block the poster from posting for a specific time. Like I could ask to be blocked for 3 months and he would set the blocking timer for 3 months for me.
Posted by Jakeman on June 14, 2006, at 20:33:30
In reply to A Request for Voluntary Blocks, posted by zazenduck on June 14, 2006, at 11:57:12
No need for making changes to the system. Just go on the politics board and say something bad about the president :-)
warm regards, Jake
> Please allow posters to request blocking.
>
> Since you have an automated system why would you object? It would cause no work for you. I think the community would benefit:)
>
> Thank you
>
>
Posted by llrrrpp on June 14, 2006, at 21:27:38
In reply to Re: A Request for Voluntary Blocks » zazenduck, posted by Jakeman on June 14, 2006, at 20:33:30
zazenduck, I am in the mood to get blocked. but I'm a goody goody, and too scared to do it to myself. What if we simultaneously post things that are mean about each other. (grin!)
you know I think you're a peachy duck, but sometimes we just have to take the law into our own hands.
you game?
b-mail me
yours truly,
-l
Posted by Declan on June 14, 2006, at 23:05:01
In reply to Re: A Request for Voluntary Blocks » zazenduck, posted by Jakeman on June 14, 2006, at 20:33:30
Posted by Dinah on June 15, 2006, at 9:59:48
In reply to A Request for Voluntary Blocks, posted by zazenduck on June 14, 2006, at 11:57:12
I second your request.
You are a very civil duck, on many levels. No one should be forced to act against their nature to get blcoked. I'm all for voluntary babble break blocks.
Posted by Dinah on June 15, 2006, at 10:02:48
In reply to Re: A Request for Voluntary Blocks » zazenduck, posted by Dinah on June 15, 2006, at 9:59:48
Perhaps Dr. Bob is worried that there will be a lot of reregistering under a different name to post while self blocked. And since it's self blocking I doubt he'd sanction the poster for posting while blocked. Perhaps he worries that confusion would ensue.
Does anyone have any suggestions, if that is indeed his worry?
Or maybe he thinks this way teaches self control?
Perhaps he could chime in.
Posted by zazenduck on June 15, 2006, at 15:24:33
In reply to Re: A Request for Voluntary Blocks, posted by llrrrpp on June 14, 2006, at 21:27:38
i will not say mean things about you!
i have begun to consider amanda vanstone
http://www.theage.com.au/ffximage/2005/08/02/amanda_vanstone_wideweb__430x276.jpg
i shall begin a file on her at once for future use
i am afraid to use george bush might be Americanist. we are aftre all not the centre of the univrese.
that perhaps the tenro of the conversation might be widened by looking elsewhere for an objet d'incivility
but thanks awfully for the offer
> zazenduck, I am in the mood to get blocked. but I'm a goody goody, and too scared to do it to myself. What if we simultaneously post things that are mean about each other. (grin!)
>
> you know I think you're a peachy duck, but sometimes we just have to take the law into our own hands.
>
> you game?
> b-mail me
> yours truly,
> -l
Posted by zazenduck on June 15, 2006, at 15:48:24
In reply to On the other hand..., posted by Dinah on June 15, 2006, at 10:02:48
> Perhaps Dr. Bob is worried that there will be a lot of reregistering under a different name to post while self blocked.
But why? I think many people who reregister while blocked do it because they believe Bob's blocks to be either unfair or irrelevant. If a poster requested the block it would be fair. Posters who believe Bob's blocks to be irrelevant (Dr Bob is quite Kohlburg fourish don't you think?) might find their own more relevant.
And since it's self blocking I doubt he'd sanction the poster for posting while blocked. Perhaps he worries that confusion would ensue.>
> Does anyone have any suggestions, if that is indeed his worry?
>
> Or maybe he thinks this way teaches self control?Eeeeeew I don't think so. That's WAY WAY AWAY from his role here. He is the administrator. Education is provided by the posters not by him! And moral training or character building therapy arent provided at all :)
I think it would serve the best interests of the community. I think it would reduce tension on the board at times.
Posted by Dr. Bob on June 21, 2006, at 0:17:15
In reply to On the other hand..., posted by Dinah on June 15, 2006, at 10:02:48
> Or maybe he thinks this way teaches self control?
It's possible to block oneself:
http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/social/20040725/msgs/370201.html
http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/admin/20041109/msgs/420772.htmlMy concern is that if someone's blocked, they won't have access to this potential source of support.
Bob
Posted by Dinah on June 21, 2006, at 12:54:00
In reply to Re: Voluntary Blocks, posted by Dr. Bob on June 21, 2006, at 0:17:15
I understand, and I respect that reason. Thanks for explaining.
Posted by llrrrpp on June 21, 2006, at 13:12:43
In reply to Re: Voluntary Blocks, posted by Dr. Bob on June 21, 2006, at 0:17:15
That makes sense.
Thank you for explaining your reasoning.
-llrrrppsorry that I try to use the Admin board to punish myself. It's not really fair to administrators (or myself, for that matter) who work hard so that disturbed llrrrpp has online support.
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