Posted by fi on July 6, 2002, at 18:00:53
In reply to *Psycho-Babble Peace Keepers*..PLEASE read, posted by jay on July 6, 2002, at 4:10:39
Its an intriguing idea, and commendable that you are keen to make things run more smoothly. I'm more of an old cynic, so I would suspect that anyone mediating, unless it was actively sought by both parties, would come in for some of the flak Dr Bob gets, at least sometimes.
Some posters seem keen to be allowed to say whatever they want, however upsetting or uncivil it might be, particularly if they also see freedom of speech as the highest priority.
On the other hand, where it is differences of opinion rather than upset re Dr Bob's PBC, maybe it would sometimes be helpful. Hard to predict.
I suppose there is nothing to stop anyone either attempting to mediate, or asking for others to mediate, without actually needing a new structure.
My concern would be that (as with UN peacekeepers) the folk genuinely wanting to be helpful and mediate might get a hard time, unless invited into a dispute with both sides willing to listen.
Fi
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