Posted by SLS on March 16, 2008, at 17:54:12
In reply to My answers » SLS, posted by gardenergirl on March 16, 2008, at 15:47:20
Hi GG.
I thank you for answering a simple, straight-foward question with an attentive and deliberated response.
I happen to agree with your appraisal of Psycho-Babble and the responsibilities of its administration. However, I was hoping to have as great a number of responses to my questions as there are complainants against Psycho-Babble.
Yes, these are our boards.
No, we don't own them.
Yes, participation is voluntary.
No, we do not make up the rules.
Yes, the manner in which Psycho-Babble is administered appears to be legal.
No, correspondences between deputies and the owner of this site are not required to be disclosed. No such responsibility exists.
Yes, Dr. Bob and his deputies actively moderate the boards.
No, Dr. Bob has no responsibility to shape the posting environment to comply with the wishes of the participants.
Yes, be grateful for the existence of Psycho-Babble.
No, don't listen to a word I have to say.
* Would anyone else care to describe how Dr. Hsiung's transient absences have impacted on their life?
Perhaps answering this question will afford others to respond constructively to address an individual's issues and circumstances. Instead of attempting to represent a collective, perhaps we can represent ourselves first.
- Scott
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> > If anyone would care to answer: Exactly what is it that you find it necessary for Dr. Bob to be here?
>
> I'm probably answering this too broadly, as I'm thinking of what I need from Dr. Bob at all, not necessarily as a visible presence on the boards. But anyway, here goes in no particular order:
> 1. Pay the bills so the boards stay open and accessible.
> 2. Technical maintenance to fix any problems and improve functioning as needed.
> 3. Support and supervise the deputies, which means adequate communication with them, accessibility to them, and respect for their contributions and unique role.
> 4. Act on admin issues that the deputies are not able to, for whatever reason, or adapting roles or rules to make the need for him to step in a rare event.
> >
> > What can't you do while he is not here?
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> Can't think of anything. I'm pretty content at the moment.
>
> >
> > Simple question: How does Bob's absence affect YOU.
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> The only effect I've been aware of this time is just reacting to others' reactions. Now when I was a deputy, Bob's absences had much more of an effect on me. Happily, that isn't the case now.
>
> So that's what I've got, just about my reactions, as I certainly can't speak for anyone else. I'm right there with you, Scott, about the problem with trying to express a global consensus here.
>
> gg
>
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