Posted by KaraS on September 1, 2004, at 1:43:10
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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> Bob
Dr. Bob,
I think Chemist showed incredible restraint in not saying a lot worse to flmm and company when they insulted him so viciously. He clearly stopped the escalation of insults on his end by holding his tongue when truly horrible, hurtful things were said about him. I wonder if I could have managed such restraint under the circumstances. By not recognizing that and penalizing him so harshly, I think you're sending a message that you might as well go all out and fight to the finish whenever a dispute arises because you're going to be severely punished anyway.Kara
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