Posted by zeugma on August 31, 2004, at 18:11:15
In reply to Re: blocked from posting » chemist » flmm » TomG, posted by Dr. Bob on August 31, 2004, at 7:51:34
> > let me be sure i understand you correctly: there are certain foods and vitamins i can take that will enhance my self-esteem? i am always interested in bettering myself, and if you can provide the appropriate references/etc. that bolsters your claim, i will be in your debt...
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> > chemist
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> > Chemist, please, you drip of sarcasm! You are far to anylitcal for your own good! It is difficult to function in the world for you I understand.
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> > flmm
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> > I wish I had a robot's voice coming out of my PC speakers to read the chemist's posts.
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> > TomG
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> Please don't be sarcastic, jump to conclusions about others, or post anything that could lead them to feel accused or put down. I've asked you to be civil before, so now I'm going to block you from posting. For 4 weeks, 1 week, and 1 week.
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> Sharing something about your own issues and their possible role in your reaction might be an interesting exercise -- and might help others respond to you supportively.
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> If you or anyone else has questions about this or about posting policies in general, or is interested in alternative ways of expressing oneself, please see the FAQ:
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> http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/faq.html#civil
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> Thanks,
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> BobDr.Bob, it seems that the post from chemist here is more an example of irony than sarcasm. An ironic utterance is inherently ambiguous so it seems difficult to use this particular comment as grounds for blocking. If it stood on its own and received no response would he have been banned?
-z
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