Posted by Dr. Bob on October 18, 2000, at 23:05:33
In reply to Re: please be supportive, posted by BobWhite on October 18, 2000, at 21:37:21
> I was shocked at how arbitrarily the moderator chastened the person who asked that question. The moderators reply seemed rude in cold-cock sort of way - It seemed coldly arrogant to the point of abusiveness and certainly un-supportive. And it seems the latest trend is for the moderator to be even more arbitrary, less concerned about who is hurt in his effort to maintain the kind of atmosphere that will make him comfortable.
First, I'm sorry to see this thread getting side-tracked -- and the atmosphere getting disrupted. Any more posts about how this board is run should go in a new thread. This is a policy I should've thought of a long time ago!
Second, I consider accusations of arrogance and abusiveness uncivil, so I'm going to block this "handle".
> I am sort of asking if its okay to chat here every now and then...
Being blocked means it is *not* OK for you to chat here.
> So, tell me to go away, that you don’t like me, that you hate me, that I am unredeemable, that people with my values should be locked away so they don’t pollute those who seem to share some idea about what is civility. Tell me that, up front, so maybe I can spare myself being publicly humiliated here by an authority figure with a medical license.
Being blocked means you are to stay away. It doesn't mean I hate you and isn't intended to humiliate you. Sorry, but this board just can't accommodate everyone.
Bob
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