Posted by gardenergirl on October 15, 2006, at 22:17:20
In reply to Re: Lou's response to aspects of gardenergirl's po, posted by alexandra_k on October 15, 2006, at 21:43:11
> you want to know whether something you want to post is likely to be considered civil or not.
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> > it says that anyone can always ask him if the post is OK.
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> sure, anyone can ask him, but if you are wanting a timely response...I think that's a very good point. To take it up a bit more...
I've not seen anything anywhere that says one cannot email Dr. Bob with a question. Still, Dr. Bob, like all of us likely has to prioritize the demands on his time. What seems important and urgent to one person may not hold the same importance and urgency to Dr. Bob, and there's nothing wrong with that. Even if he views something as important, he may not have time to get to something in a timeframe that others might expect. And while that might be disappointing to some, it's certainly within his rights to manage his own time and obligations.
I agree that it's quite likely that asking someone else to consult about a post before posting will lead to faster response time versus waiting for a reply from Dr. Bob.
I rely on a couple of trusted folks when I need a "civility consult". I almost always get a very quick reply.
gg
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