Posted by Shadowplayers721 on August 31, 2004, at 18:50:27
In reply to Re: blocked from posting, posted by zeugma on August 31, 2004, at 18:13:55
It seems a common problem on Babble world that a debate issue comes up. Maybe, I should say a difference of opinion. Well, that's fine.
However, the problem comes in when people start saying things like one must be a potatoe head or look like 4 headed monster or be talking out of a smelly tuna can. Those type of stmts just hurt the other poster. Of course, if someone stated that I stunk like smelly tuna dish and had the brains of a potatoe head and looked like an ignorant 4 head monster from mud city, I would want to lash out and say, "No, I am a 3 headed cotton candy smelling" ... Well, you get the idea.
So, what was the topic? The topic got lost and the character of the person(s) involved got attacted indirectly or directly. I feel that if the board was perhaps more carefully monitored that these slights wouldn't grow into full blown attacks on a group or one person. I am glad that Dinah clarified the role of the deputy. It just gives me even more respect for the job she has done.
It is quite apparent that an intervention in this system of Babble world is needed. But, it is needed by the creator himself. We can only keep doing so much to point out the situations.
In regard to Chemist, I feel that many are taking up for him, because they have come to know his personality. It is no secret on Babble that Chemist is a valuable poster to many. He appears to be an analytically personality to me. To some that may come across as indifferent. To those that are very familiar with him, we know that he means the best. His absence will be missed.
As for myself, to new people... well, you will find out that I am just plain unexplainable.
I believe all are welcome. We can share view points without telling each other they may be from a smelly tuna can. Wait! I am feeling like eating a grilled tuna sandwich.
poster:Shadowplayers721
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