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Posted by rayww on March 16, 2008, at 13:06:39
Has anyone ever wondered if Dr Bob has a second identy here on the boards? What if he was Lou or Dinah or Philip? How do we know anyone is who they say they are? We come here at our own risk. We expose our problems because (we assume) our identity is secret. We come here to form community and share and receive help from others, not necessarily dr Bob.
Posted by sdb on March 16, 2008, at 14:15:34
In reply to dual personality?, posted by rayww on March 16, 2008, at 13:06:39
> Has anyone ever wondered if Dr Bob has a second identy here on the boards? What if he was Lou or Dinah or Philip? How do we know anyone is who they say they are? We come here at our own risk. We expose our problems because (we assume) our identity is secret. We come here to form community and share and receive help from others, not necessarily dr Bob.
If he was Philipa, Dinah or Lou he would have quite a lot of fantasy...
Posted by Dinah on March 16, 2008, at 14:23:58
In reply to Re: dual personality?, posted by sdb on March 16, 2008, at 14:15:34
I assure you, aside from a passion for civility and an occasionally shared sense of humor, Dr. Bob and I are nothing at all alike.
Were Dr. Bob able to post as Dinah, or Dinah as Dr. Bob, neither of us could possibly be who we actually are.
But I take your point that feeling secure ourselves in our anonymity goes along with feeling insecure about the truth of the "identity" of others.
On the other hand, in the security of our anonymity we also reveal so much of ourselves that would make long term deception difficult.
Posted by Phillipa on March 16, 2008, at 19:57:38
In reply to Re: dual personality?, posted by Dinah on March 16, 2008, at 14:23:58
If you mean me no wish I were as then maybe wouldn't be depressed and know something and quit asking all the time on the meds board. But I've often wondered if he could be a poster. Phillipa
Posted by rayww on March 16, 2008, at 22:47:54
In reply to Re: dual personality?, posted by Dinah on March 16, 2008, at 14:23:58
> I assure you, aside from a passion for civility and an occasionally shared sense of humor, Dr. Bob and I are nothing at all alike.
>
> Were Dr. Bob able to post as Dinah, or Dinah as Dr. Bob, neither of us could possibly be who we actually are.
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> But I take your point that feeling secure ourselves in our anonymity goes along with feeling insecure about the truth of the "identity" of others.
>
> On the other hand, in the security of our anonymity we also reveal so much of ourselves that would make long term deception difficult.Dinah that was very well expressed, but after reading it I'm less certain, more confused not quite as sure about my own identity, anonymity, and security.
Posted by Toph on March 17, 2008, at 11:06:33
In reply to dual personality?, posted by rayww on March 16, 2008, at 13:06:39
This question has come up before.
http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/admin/20040927/msgs/400811.html
Posted by rayww on March 17, 2008, at 12:18:43
In reply to Re: dual personality? » rayww, posted by Toph on March 17, 2008, at 11:06:33
good point.
Posted by karen_kay on March 17, 2008, at 12:49:01
In reply to Re: dual personality? » rayww, posted by Toph on March 17, 2008, at 11:06:33
was i hitting on you waaayyyy back in 04?
geez, you sure are hard to get!!!
have a great day hun! i was just thinking about that time yous and mes was bodybuilders together :)
Posted by Toph on March 17, 2008, at 13:41:47
In reply to Re: dual personality? » Toph, posted by karen_kay on March 17, 2008, at 12:49:01
> was i hitting on you waaayyyy back in 04?
>Yeah, and complimenting my daughter made big points. It still remember your post. Who knew that you would turn out to be the infamous kk whose nekid pictures I have pinned up above my tool bench?
Posted by karen_kay on March 17, 2008, at 14:41:46
In reply to Re: dual personality? » karen_kay, posted by Toph on March 17, 2008, at 13:41:47
mister kk would be jealous. not of the naked pics, but of the tool bench. jsut let me know when you need more pics.
take care of yourself toph!
Posted by sdb on March 17, 2008, at 15:56:46
In reply to dual personality?, posted by rayww on March 16, 2008, at 13:06:39
if Dr. Bob needs to participate he must be heartily welcome
I think that a personal 'outing' could be difficult
Posted by sdb on March 17, 2008, at 22:43:23
In reply to Re: dual personality?, posted by sdb on March 17, 2008, at 15:56:46
> if Dr. Bob needs to participate he must be heartily welcome
>
> I think that a personal 'outing' could be difficulthmm it's quite strange dr. bob isn't here anymore this without leaving a message. some people seem to be upset thus dr. bob's presence is of some importance.
i can't be here so frequently next time because I am overworked otherwise. bye bye.
Posted by Toph on March 18, 2008, at 7:13:38
In reply to Re: dual personality?, posted by sdb on March 17, 2008, at 15:56:46
Maybe in the vein of this thread, Bob ought to create a really annoying poster to test out the new system.
Posted by karen_kay on March 18, 2008, at 8:44:12
In reply to Re: dual personality?, posted by Toph on March 18, 2008, at 7:13:38
maybe he thought of that already? maybe i am said annoying poster?
and the plot thickens...
Posted by Toph on March 18, 2008, at 9:01:42
In reply to ha... » Toph, posted by karen_kay on March 18, 2008, at 8:44:12
> maybe he thought of that already? maybe i am said annoying poster?
>
> and the plot thickens...Yeah, you little vixen. I've pressed the notify button 3 times and nothing has happened. If that isn't proof, what is?
Posted by karen_kay on March 18, 2008, at 9:04:09
In reply to Re: ha..., posted by Toph on March 18, 2008, at 9:01:42
i've rendered your precious notify button useless. sorry dear. i'll make it up to you somehow :)
you're lovely, you know it? if you ever fidn yourself a stowaway on a plane, and want some company, promise you'll call me? i'm ALWAYS lookign for an out!!!!
Posted by karen_kay on March 18, 2008, at 9:23:26
In reply to Re: ha..., posted by Toph on March 18, 2008, at 9:01:42
This is the end of the thread.
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