Posted by JahL on February 2, 2005, at 21:14:48
In reply to Re: gated communities, posted by Dr. Bob on January 25, 2005, at 3:55:29
Hi Dr B.
It's been a while.
I don't have the time or motivation to read through this entire thread but I think I get the gist.
I certainly don't want to become involved in any 'heated debate' - I know why this issue arrouses emotions so - because the ease with which I can misconstrue the comments of others means I quickly become personally involved. Not good for anyone.
Aaaaaannyyyway. I'm essentially with Dinah & co. on this one.
You and I discussed something similar a few years back; the introduction of the Faith Board. I argued that you were giving in to the politically correct (you to me: 'that's not necessarily a bad thing') protestations of a single board member and that you compromised the integrity of what was essentially a Meds Board.
As a confirmed atheist I was offended that my heartfelt posts about my struggles with Bipolar suddenly became associated with a religious forum. In essence, your ill thought out tinkering scared me off.
Please don't construct segregated communities - we all need to pull together on this one. Imagine the fun us social phobics will have deciding whether to approach a group for membership ('will they all laugh at me?')...
Now I return and I see a whole plethora of boards. Some may serve a purpose but I dunno...
You mention somewhere that this site no longer retains the same wonderful atmosphere it once enjoyed. I agree to a degree. I believe there are a number a reasons for this, one being that your constant tinkering with this site reminds one that it is a research project first and foremost.
The site perhaps now no longer has the same intimate feel to it that was partly created by yourself. You seem much more remote these days. Whereas once you were the friendly patriach, now you appear to me as 'The Master' :-)
I dunno...I just think you should leave well alone. There has been much talk on this site before about 'cliques' forming and your plans seem destined to create even more hurt feeling...
As I say, I've been away a long time and I might not have understood this issue entirely correctly. If not, I apologise. I really don't want to quarrel with anyone - I know passions are running high - I just want to sit back and follow what happens.
Aside from all this Dr B, you know I think you're a top man. I honestly attribute a great deal of my survival up to this point (it hasn't been easy) to PsychoBabble and the endless hours you must put in. Thanks.
Just stop messing about and forget about segregated groups ;-)
Best wishes from the miserable UK,Jah
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