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Posted by Deneb on August 30, 2007, at 0:35:10
I'm not sure I can get into details, but Dr. Bob didn't reply to an email I sent him. What does that mean? It wasn't about me.
It probably means I asked an inappropriate question right?
Posted by Riley on August 30, 2007, at 7:19:35
In reply to Dr. Bob didn't reply, what does that mean?, posted by Deneb on August 30, 2007, at 0:35:10
> I'm not sure I can get into details, but Dr. Bob didn't reply to an email I sent him. What does that mean? It wasn't about me.
>
> It probably means I asked an inappropriate question right?
>
>Maybe. Or maybe a host of other reasons. Dr. Bob is the only one who really knows the reasons why he doesn't answer questions and from what I've experienced, he usually doesn't share the reasons as to the *why(s)?*.
Posted by Racer on August 30, 2007, at 11:07:01
In reply to Re: Dr. Bob didn't reply, what does that mean? » Deneb, posted by Riley on August 30, 2007, at 7:19:35
Other than saying Riley's got a very good answer, I'd also like to point out that recovering from international travel can take some time -- AND that Dr Bob probably has a gazillion emails to sift through. Some of those will be urgent and about his patients, so they should have priority. Some may be administrative issues from University of Chicago, also higher priority, since we want him to remain employed so that he can continue to run this site.
He's probably got a bunch of personal emails, maybe from his mother, or his cousin, or brother, or whomever it might be. After sifting through all those urgent work emails, I want him to take care of his personal stuff like that, so that he can give his attention to Babble with fewer distraction. So, they're the next highest priority.
And then, he'll come along to the Babble related emails -- but he probably scans the boards before he starts reading them. Keep in mind that he'll have EVERY notification which has been sent, and EVERY response from every deputy about each one. That alone is a mountain of email. Then there are the emails sent to him from posters, to address problems, or make comments, which are for his eyes only.
He's probably got several hundred emails to sift through, if not more. I'm sure he'll read your email as soon as he can, but I'd bet it won't be the very first one he sees.
So, Deneb, I doubt it's personal that you haven't yet heard from him. It's possible you won't hear from him, it's possible you will. But give it time before you decide there's a problem.
Posted by karen_kay on August 31, 2007, at 7:54:05
In reply to Dr. Bob didn't reply, what does that mean?, posted by Deneb on August 30, 2007, at 0:35:10
i know i email him every single day, at precisely 8:58 am and i have yet to ever get a single reply.
i don't think he's mad at me or doesn't like me. he's just a very busy man.
give him some time dear. he may or may not get back to you, but i bet you're still his very favorite poster.
(((deneb)))
Posted by slinky on September 1, 2007, at 21:32:42
In reply to yeah, like the 'r's said... » Deneb, posted by karen_kay on August 31, 2007, at 7:54:05
Lord of omnipresent Bob
Maybe he's sick of his job
With posters and travelling
He needs a good spanking
And a da da da da da da da
Me = Overmedicated,hyper- sexed, brain dead can't think of a rhyme
Posted by adelaide curtis on September 1, 2007, at 22:43:02
In reply to Re: yeah, like the 'r's said..., posted by slinky on September 1, 2007, at 21:32:42
i was once told if you put "babble" in the subject line of your email..he would not "delete"
jm2c
Posted by Deneb on September 6, 2007, at 15:02:11
In reply to Re: Dr. Bob didn't reply, what does that mean? » Deneb, posted by Riley on August 30, 2007, at 7:19:30
Yeah, Dr. Bob is mysterious and I think he likes to be that way. :-)
Posted by Deneb on September 6, 2007, at 15:07:10
In reply to Re: Dr. Bob didn't reply, what does that mean?, posted by Racer on August 30, 2007, at 11:07:01
You're probably right that Babble is not high priority for Dr. Bob, but I think maybe my email also asked inappropriate questions. He'll probably never reply.
Dr. Bob, if this is the correct interpretation please don't respond. LOL
Oh Dr. Bob, LOVE U! ((((((Dr. Bob)))))))
:-)
Deneb*
Posted by Deneb on September 6, 2007, at 15:10:15
In reply to yeah, like the 'r's said... » Deneb, posted by karen_kay on August 31, 2007, at 7:54:05
We can imagine what Dr. Bob will write. He can come up with the perfect response then. (((((Imaginary Dr. Bob)))))
Thanks for the hugs (((kk))))
Posted by Deneb on September 6, 2007, at 15:11:47
In reply to babble.., posted by adelaide curtis on September 1, 2007, at 22:43:02
Hmmm...I don't know if I put Babble in the subject line. I'll be sure to put that in next time. Thanks Adelaide
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