Posted by Deneb on July 24, 2009, at 19:18:45
In reply to Re: I wish Dr. Bob could be my friend » Deneb, posted by Glydin 00 on July 24, 2009, at 19:00:59
> I believe the boundaries he has appeared to establish are for the good of the community and for individual posters. He owns and governs the boards - that's his role. I appreciate the potential objectivity keeping all posters on an even playing field gives..... Maybe, he feels if he's considered a "friend" to one, he would need to extend that level of interaction to all?
That's seem plausible. There are so many posters here that he can't be friends with all of us. Plus if he is friends with some then it can be perceived that he has favourites. That wouldn't be good. I just wish...sigh. I just wish Dr. Bob could be my friend.
Sometimes he interacts with others on Twitter and I get envious. I wish he would interact with me on Twitter.
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> I don't believe it's a purely ethical issue but it may be a proper conduct issue in terms of how he "should" engage and be involved with posters.
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> As far as individual posters, well, it may be that some would not find an "enough" level as to how a friendship with Dr. Bob would be defined or with realistic expectations.... that sets up for potential harm, IMO.Do you mean maybe some people would expect too much and be disappointed?
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