Posted by Larry Hoover on May 3, 2006, at 15:14:14
In reply to Re: just what it is that constitutes incivility, posted by Dr. Bob on May 3, 2006, at 12:26:57
What I discovered, upon seeking some support on the issue of triggering posts, was that people felt unable to support a new initiative, given that BABBLE WAS ALREADY A MESS. Sorry for yelling.
There is too much yet undone, to even consider the addition of more......no matter how reasonable the proposal may (or may not) be. It could not be argued on its merits.
I am not being "down on Bob", with any personal intent, other than to get your attention. Attention is a whole lot, Bob. I do not mean to make you ever feel oppressed by my presence here. Yet, I have found the need to become the squeaky wheel. Hear me squeak?
I am immensely grateful for having this place to come to. I wish I could turn my energy over to positive works within this place. But instead, I find myself caught up in minutae of existence.
Babble is a huge thing. You have a full-time (and more), demanding life as a professional. You also have taken this on, and I commend you for your commitment, and your patience, both.
Your leadership would now best be expressed by delegation of your authority. It is too much for just one Bob.
I am not angry, Bob, at you. I am angry at the administrative challenges that have been created by our history. By the fluke of experience. By good intentions gone astray. By unintended consequences.
They are no one's fault, unless good (wo)men (meant to be gender inclusive) do nothing to set them right.
I see an eagerness to do just that. All we need, really, is permission.
In great respect, Bob.
Lar
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