Posted by Dinah on July 9, 2009, at 8:25:44
In reply to I get the feeling that Dr. Bob can't win....., posted by obsidian on July 9, 2009, at 0:12:20
> It was my impression that perhaps some of us were familiar with verne's pattern, that there was anger at his being blocked because some understood the behavior that resulted in blocks as part of his struggle.
> Since some had that understanding I felt that perhaps Dr Bob was perhaps being more tolerant in the hopes that those who understood could attempt to help him rather than being upset about the behavior. I did not perceive it as a burden placed on the community, but rather a hope that a more tolerant attitude amongst peers would help him through whatever was going on.
> IMHO of course....
> -sid
>I think you're far closer to the truth than anyone else, myself included. My guess is that he has a few goals. I wish he would be more forthright in explaining them instead of trying to express them experientially. I prefer the forthright explanation, with examples.
For me, I think the emphasis should be on providing a safe environment to the vulnerable posters who come here with a reasonable expectation that they will not be subject to incivility and that Admin will provide a structure that will protect them, as much as possible, from incivility. And that it's fine to try to help posters, but not at the expense of other posters.
Dr. Bob is nicer than me I think, as you are, Sid.
I really am beginning to wonder if I am out of step in this day and age.
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