Posted by Dinah on November 10, 2010, at 9:41:25
In reply to Solstice got good ideas, posted by muffled on November 10, 2010, at 9:24:25
Deputies covered for Bob when he was gone, and consulted among themselves for a consensus.
I don't recall posters feeling any better about actions.
I see it as more likely that the council would either have to allow everything to retain the good feelings of the more outspoken posters, or would grow to receive the same feelings Bob receives. In my experience, posters are less able to tolerate rage than Dr. Bob is. I think part of the secret of Babble's longevity is Bob's ability to be a container for rage.
I may be cynical, but I can't see people welcoming pbc's or blocks from anyone. Conversely I can't see all posters welcoming a lack of pbc's or blocks either. People tend to feel differently when they feel attacked.
I do agree that Solstice has good ideas.
But I don't believe the site would be better served by Dr. Bob giving over his power to a group. There would just be different problems.
I am members of sites that are entirely group led. There are still splinter factions, huge blowouts and dissolvings of the group.
This isn't utopia.
poster:Dinah
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