Posted by Alii on May 20, 2002, at 13:48:43
In reply to PB Open ... Dr. Bob please read, posted by Katt on May 19, 2002, at 21:29:00
> Dr. Bob,
> I have noticed that the PB Open is a terrible idea. It leaves a lot of room for people to be rude and even abusive. I left the site tonight feeling very suicidal because of some comments someone made to me. The chat forum is not moderated and you provide no net or means of safety for people badgered there. I think it should either be monitored or eliminated.
> KattKatt,
I wasn't in the chat room so I have no idea as to what went down. Indeed the online forum is a strange place to get tangled up in misunderstandings. Over the years that I have lurked PB and its various spinoffs there have arisen a few thorns to prick a lot of us.....but all in all this has remained a relatively safe environment.
As far as PB Open goes.....I've only participated in that side of things for a few weeks now. It has a TON of wiggle room for things getting blown out of proportion. Everyone that I have come across in open has had their ups and downs. People get out of sorts and can often extend that energy out to the others in chat. I'm sorry if someone made you feel uncomfortable....without having been there I don't know what else to say.
My guess would be that whatever was said was unintentional....forgive me if I am totally off base here. No one ever deserves to be treated with a lack of respect.
Please consider using the other boards instead of PB Open for a while to continue to share with us. People here care about you Katt and worry about you.
With kindness and open ears/eyes,
Alii
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