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Posted by Rzip on November 18, 2000, at 8:42:33
The picture is too dark and ominous. Put a happy or goffy one, pretty please :-)
Posted by B Day on November 18, 2000, at 9:50:48
In reply to I do not like your picture, Dr. Bob, posted by Rzip on November 18, 2000, at 8:42:33
> The picture is too dark and ominous. Put a happy or goffy one, pretty please :-)
He appears to be invading our space, doesn't he? ...looks a little tooooo close for comfort and I just don't know about that look in his eyes.
Can't see his hands either. Could he be (shudder) ...sneakin' up on one of us with a straight-jacket, "knock-out" needle or (gulp) ...maybe a baseball bat?
What's he up to? :?(
B
Posted by Hannah on November 18, 2000, at 11:43:52
In reply to Re: I do not like your picture, Dr. Bob, posted by B Day on November 18, 2000, at 9:50:48
> He appears to be invading our space, doesn't he? ...
Has anyone else noticed that he is wearing his Startrek uniform? It appears he is in the process of beaming up of down or in or out or?? I encourage your continued surveillance.
> > The picture is too dark and ominous. Put a happy or goffy one, pretty please :-)
>
> He appears to be invading our space, doesn't he? ...looks a little tooooo close for comfort and I just don't know about that look in his eyes.
>
> Can't see his hands either. Could he be (shudder) ...sneakin' up on one of us with a straight-jacket, "knock-out" needle or (gulp) ...maybe a baseball bat?
>
> What's he up to? :?(
>
> B
Posted by shar on November 18, 2000, at 12:10:33
In reply to Re: I do not like your picture, Dr. Bob » B Day, posted by Hannah on November 18, 2000, at 11:43:52
It looks like the perspective is off. Like when someone takes a picture shooting up at you* (the subject is higher than the photographer). It's almost like the bottom part of the face is closer than the top part. And he/you looks sort of serious and intense.
*This style of photography is strictly forbidden in my family, as well as profiles, and woe to the photographer that breaks the rules.
Shar
Posted by NikkiT2 on November 18, 2000, at 12:31:27
In reply to Your picture, Dr. Bob, posted by shar on November 18, 2000, at 12:10:33
He has a mona lisa kind of look about him.. that small smile and all!! :o)
Posted by B Day on November 18, 2000, at 12:57:35
In reply to Re: I do not like your picture, Dr. Bob » B Day, posted by Hannah on November 18, 2000, at 11:43:52
> > He appears to be invading our space, doesn't he? ...
>
> Has anyone else noticed that he is wearing his Startrek uniform? It appears he is in the process of beaming up of down or in or out or?? I encourage your continued surveillance.
>I wonder if he is one of Sulu's ancestors? ...definitely looks like he's up to something.
I'll stay vigilant, H. >8-}
B
Posted by S Howard on November 18, 2000, at 19:23:43
In reply to Re: I do not like your picture, Dr. Bob » Hannah, posted by B Day on November 18, 2000, at 12:57:35
Is this picture like a Rorschact (sp?) test or what?
Posted by Rzip on November 18, 2000, at 20:17:38
In reply to Re: I do not like your picture, Dr. Bob, posted by S Howard on November 18, 2000, at 19:23:43
> Is this picture like a Rorschact (sp?) test or what?
I also think we are being tested. Maybe Dr. Bob is curious about participant's reaction to the moderator. His board, his experiments.
Or, it could just be dry humor. Interesting guy :-)
-Rzip
Posted by B Day on November 18, 2000, at 22:13:48
In reply to Re: I do not like your picture, Dr. Bob » S Howard, posted by Rzip on November 18, 2000, at 20:17:38
> > Is this picture like a Rorschact (sp?) test or what?
>
> I also think we are being tested. Maybe Dr. Bob is curious about participant's reaction to the moderator. His board, his experiments.
>
> Or, it could just be dry humor. Interesting guy :-)
>
> -RzipThe good doc seems to be a man of vision. The unorthodoxy of this site and its boards combined with what is his obvious dedication to proper research is bound to forward human understanding with regard to our plight in new, important ways that are meaningful, useful and praise-worthy.
His future, well-earned reward is virtually inevitable. First comes the Nobel nomination...next thing ya' know he's a laureate, a celebrity...then comes the deals: books, television, movies.
Who knows, these fine works of Dr. Bob may make him rich one of these days. Maybe it's a good time for us to get a piece of the action now, huh? Can you say LEVERAGE!
Your "always negotiating",
Ambassador B
Posted by S Howard on November 18, 2000, at 23:37:55
In reply to Re: I do not like your picture, Dr. Bob » Rzip, posted by B Day on November 18, 2000, at 22:13:48
You mean Dr. Bob might be using us for money and fame? That is so ironic! Here WE are, huddled on the couch in the dark with a blanket and teddy bear, and all we really want is to be left alone by the outside world. Well, I MIGHT open the door for a giant check from Publishers' Clearing House, but that's IT.
Posted by Rzip on November 19, 2000, at 9:00:04
In reply to Re: I do not like your picture, Dr. Bob » Rzip, posted by B Day on November 18, 2000, at 22:13:48
> > The good doc seems to be a man of vision. The unorthodoxy of this site and its boards combined with what is his obvious dedication to proper research is bound to forward human understanding with regard to our plight in new, important ways that are meaningful, useful and praise-worthy.
>
> His future, well-earned reward is virtually inevitable. First comes the Nobel nomination...next thing ya' know he's a laureate, a celebrity...then comes the deals: books, television, movies.
>
> Who knows, these fine works of Dr. Bob may make him rich one of these days. Maybe it's a good time for us to get a piece of the action now, huh? Can you say LEVERAGE!
>Well, I would not quite go that far. :-)
The question that I always ask myself is why does Dr. Bob put so much of his free time (i.e. his life) into this board. The obvious answer(s) to that question is very intriguing to me. Makes him human just like the rest of us.
-Rzip
Posted by Rzip on November 19, 2000, at 9:08:47
In reply to Re: I do not like your picture, Dr. Bob, posted by S Howard on November 18, 2000, at 23:37:55
>
> You mean Dr. Bob might be using us for money and fame? That is so ironic! Here WE are, huddled on the couch in the dark with a blanket and teddy bear, and all we really want is to be left alone by the outside world. Well, I MIGHT open the door for a giant check from Publishers' Clearing House, but that's IT.NO! No! NO! I mean Dr. Bob is a very curious person by nature and he is driven to transform his curiosity into reality. In this case, I believe he was just curious as to what this controversial picture of his would evoke in his participants.
Out of kindness and appreciation to him for providing us with this means of communication, we should continue on with our discussion. I think Dr. Bob is a good person. But like all therapist, he is trained to be congruent/transparent. So, let humans be humans :-)
-Rzip
P.S. I made a promise to someone that I would not reply to this board till Thursday (Happy Thanksgiving!). Carry on...this thread is very interesting. Too bad we are not in a real therapy setting, else we just might get some responses from the object of our affection :-)
Posted by shar on November 19, 2000, at 13:32:53
In reply to Our moderator, Dr. Bob » S Howard, posted by Rzip on November 19, 2000, at 9:08:47
From the "disclaimer" at the top of this board: Submitting a message gives me permission to use it as I wish.
Dr. B has already told us pretty clearly that he can do what he will with our posts. It seems that the most logical use would be research (and a few archives back he did post hypotheses about psychology on the internet or something like that, and asked for feedback). I imagine if something is funny he'd get a chuckle out of it, but he doesn't intervene very much at all (he isn't directive, and doesn't post about what people should do unless it involves civility). He has posted useful information on topics that were being discussed.
So I have a hard time being too concerned about his motives, or if his new pic is a test, etc. I don't think he tests us or tries to trick us, or does experimental manipulation on the board. On the other hand, as jaded as I am, I am very gullible in some ways, so he could be doing all of the above and I'd never suspect it.
If he becomes the next Joyce Brothers based on PB and PSB, and enjoys some celebrity that's ok with me. But, I would be surprised if that was his goal. He obviously feels a certain responsibility to keep the board as "safe" as possible by asking people to be civil, and has shared pretty freely with us about his professional life (I'm thinking of the convention he went to where he got together with some PB folks). My perception is that he is above board (so to speak), and trustworthy. But, remember, me=gullible.
Shar
Posted by Hannah on November 19, 2000, at 14:13:40
In reply to As the good Dr. told us......., posted by shar on November 19, 2000, at 13:32:53
> From the "disclaimer" at the top of this board: Submitting a message gives me permission to use it as I wish.
>
> Dr. B has already told us pretty clearly that he can do what he will with our posts. It seems that the most logical use would be research (and a few archives back he did post hypotheses about psychology on the internet or something like that, and asked for feedback). I imagine if something is funny he'd get a chuckle out of it, but he doesn't intervene very much at all (he isn't directive, and doesn't post about what people should do unless it involves civility). He has posted useful information on topics that were being discussed.
>
> So I have a hard time being too concerned about his motives, or if his new pic is a test, etc. I don't think he tests us or tries to trick us, or does experimental manipulation on the board. On the other hand, as jaded as I am, I am very gullible in some ways, so he could be doing all of the above and I'd never suspect it.
>
> If he becomes the next Joyce Brothers based on PB and PSB, and enjoys some celebrity that's ok with me. But, I would be surprised if that was his goal. He obviously feels a certain responsibility to keep the board as "safe" as possible by asking people to be civil, and has shared pretty freely with us about his professional life (I'm thinking of the convention he went to where he got together with some PB folks). My perception is that he is above board (so to speak), and trustworthy. But, remember, me=gullible.
>
> Shar
Posted by B Day on November 19, 2000, at 14:22:02
In reply to As the good Dr. told us......., posted by shar on November 19, 2000, at 13:32:53
I swear...I think I just saw his eyes blink!
REALLY!!!
B
> From the "disclaimer" at the top of this board: Submitting a message gives me permission to use it as I wish.
>
> Dr. B has already told us pretty clearly that he can do what he will with our posts. It seems that the most logical use would be research (and a few archives back he did post hypotheses about psychology on the internet or something like that, and asked for feedback). I imagine if something is funny he'd get a chuckle out of it, but he doesn't intervene very much at all (he isn't directive, and doesn't post about what people should do unless it involves civility). He has posted useful information on topics that were being discussed.
>
> So I have a hard time being too concerned about his motives, or if his new pic is a test, etc. I don't think he tests us or tries to trick us, or does experimental manipulation on the board. On the other hand, as jaded as I am, I am very gullible in some ways, so he could be doing all of the above and I'd never suspect it.
>
> If he becomes the next Joyce Brothers based on PB and PSB, and enjoys some celebrity that's ok with me. But, I would be surprised if that was his goal. He obviously feels a certain responsibility to keep the board as "safe" as possible by asking people to be civil, and has shared pretty freely with us about his professional life (I'm thinking of the convention he went to where he got together with some PB folks). My perception is that he is above board (so to speak), and trustworthy. But, remember, me=gullible.
>
> Shar
Posted by B Day on November 19, 2000, at 16:27:47
In reply to Re: As the good Dr. told us......., posted by B Day on November 19, 2000, at 14:22:02
No, really! Did anyone else see it?
B
Posted by Hannah on November 19, 2000, at 16:59:46
In reply to THERE L@@K!!! He did it again!!! , posted by B Day on November 19, 2000, at 16:27:47
There is no Dr Bob. The letters of his name are rearranged to spell B borD. This is obviously a reference to the bulletin board as well as the perpetrator of this fraud. He B bord so he B amusing himself with this counterfit character. The odd angle of the photographs is obviously the result of the furtive angle of the photographer using hidden cameras. I suggest that the REAL Robert Hsuing is unaware of the board being run in his name. I wouldn't B surprised if the REAL Robert Hsuing was a supporter of free speech even to the point of "incivility". Thus this board is a cruel hoax and a mockery of his ideal of free interchange of ideas and is being perpetrated by his foes!!!!.
> No, really! Did anyone else see it?
>
> B---------------------------------------------------
Posted by shar on November 19, 2000, at 17:04:38
In reply to Lighthearted thread, LIGHTEN UP (np) » shar, posted by Hannah on November 19, 2000, at 14:13:40
xxxxxxxxxxx > > From the "disclaimer" at the top of this board: Submitting a message gives me permission to use it as I wish.
> >
> > Dr. B has already told us pretty clearly that he can do what he will with our posts. It seems that the most logical use would be research (and a few archives back he did post hypotheses about psychology on the internet or something like that, and asked for feedback). I imagine if something is funny he'd get a chuckle out of it, but he doesn't intervene very much at all (he isn't directive, and doesn't post about what people should do unless it involves civility). He has posted useful information on topics that were being discussed.
> >
> > So I have a hard time being too concerned about his motives, or if his new pic is a test, etc. I don't think he tests us or tries to trick us, or does experimental manipulation on the board. On the other hand, as jaded as I am, I am very gullible in some ways, so he could be doing all of the above and I'd never suspect it.
> >
> > If he becomes the next Joyce Brothers based on PB and PSB, and enjoys some celebrity that's ok with me. But, I would be surprised if that was his goal. He obviously feels a certain responsibility to keep the board as "safe" as possible by asking people to be civil, and has shared pretty freely with us about his professional life (I'm thinking of the convention he went to where he got together with some PB folks). My perception is that he is above board (so to speak), and trustworthy. But, remember, me=gullible.
> >
> > Shar
Posted by coral on November 19, 2000, at 19:11:46
In reply to ?????????........LIGHTEN UP---np » Hannah, posted by shar on November 19, 2000, at 17:04:38
> xxxxxxxxxxx > > From the "disclaimer" at the top of this board: Submitting a message gives me permission to use it as I wish.
> > >
> > > Dr. B has already told us pretty clearly that he can do what he will with our posts. It seems that the most logical use would be research (and a few archives back he did post hypotheses about psychology on the internet or something like that, and asked for feedback). I imagine if something is funny he'd get a chuckle out of it, but he doesn't intervene very much at all (he isn't directive, and doesn't post about what people should do unless it involves civility). He has posted useful information on topics that were being discussed.
> > >
> > > So I have a hard time being too concerned about his motives, or if his new pic is a test, etc. I don't think he tests us or tries to trick us, or does experimental manipulation on the board. On the other hand, as jaded as I am, I am very gullible in some ways, so he could be doing all of the above and I'd never suspect it.
> > >
> > > If he becomes the next Joyce Brothers based on PB and PSB, and enjoys some celebrity that's ok with me. But, I would be surprised if that was his goal. He obviously feels a certain responsibility to keep the board as "safe" as possible by asking people to be civil, and has shared pretty freely with us about his professional life (I'm thinking of the convention he went to where he got together with some PB folks). My perception is that he is above board (so to speak), and trustworthy. But, remember, me=gullible.
> > >
> > > Shar
Posted by coral on November 19, 2000, at 19:43:58
In reply to Somebody needs a hug (((((Coral)))))) » coral, posted by Hannah on November 19, 2000, at 19:33:02
And your point is . . .?
Posted by Dasypodidae on November 20, 2000, at 11:07:59
In reply to I do not like your picture, Dr. Bob, posted by Rzip on November 18, 2000, at 8:42:33
Have you started Thanksgiving break yet? Are you going to your parents' house? Hope you have a good time and a chance to relax a little. Best wishes
Posted by Noa on November 20, 2000, at 12:35:48
In reply to Hi Rzip :o) » Rzip, posted by Dasypodidae on November 20, 2000, at 11:07:59
Hey, Rzip, I have held back from this discussion because I think you told us you were trying to curb how involved you got here, as part of your therapy to deal with preoccupations.
I am glad you are now pulling back again--it seems in the long run it is what is in your interest.
Take good care of yourself, RZip.
Posted by Rach on November 22, 2000, at 19:06:39
In reply to Lighthearted thread, LIGHTEN UP (np) » shar, posted by Hannah on November 19, 2000, at 14:13:40
Shar is the best, and Hannah is the worst!
Gimme an s...S!!
Gimme a h...H!!!
Gimme an a...A!!
Gimme an r...R!!
What does that spell....SHAR!Hannah, Hannah she's our man.
If she can't do it...GREAT!
Posted by Rzip on November 22, 2000, at 22:44:24
In reply to Well... Hannah, posted by Rach on November 22, 2000, at 19:06:39
> Shar is the best, and Hannah is the worst!
>
> Gimme an s...S!!
> Gimme a h...H!!!
> Gimme an a...A!!
> Gimme an r...R!!
> What does that spell....SHAR!
>
> Hannah, Hannah she's our man.
> If she can't do it...GREAT!Both Shar and Hannah have equal status on this board. They are (were) both participants. Why insult? END OF DISCUSSION.
- Rzip
Posted by Rzip on November 22, 2000, at 22:49:26
In reply to As the good Dr. told us......., posted by shar on November 19, 2000, at 13:32:53
> [Dr. bob] has shared pretty freely with us about his professional life (I'm thinking of the convention he went to where he got together with some PB folks).
Wow! Dr. Bob met face to face with PB participants. My fantasy wheels are getting some oil :o)
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