Posted by 10derheart on December 1, 2010, at 12:55:34
In reply to Re: some kind of Elders Council » Solstice, posted by Dinah on December 1, 2010, at 9:11:39
I agree with substantially all of what Dinah said.
I, too, fit better in a community's administration as an appointee of its "leader". I was comfortable with doing what I thought Dr. Bob would do if he were here (since we often deferred to him to act personally on the more controversial or perplexing situations when he *was* available) when a deputy. If I hadn't generally supported Dr. Bob's philosophy around civility (which I did and still do) I would never have been a deputy.
I don't mind the blocking formula, although every once in a while I found it generated too long of a block. Those times I know were more of a gut reaction. I couldn't always articulate why the last incivility that triggered the block, put into the calculator as so many others had been previously without bothering my sense of fairness, felt 'off' in a particular case. But that did happen, though not frequently. Maybe those times would be the ones where a Council would be useful.
I don't know. I think even if this group is chosen by some others means than election, I would still decline any suggestion I serve. I am as wise as the next person, I think, due to life experience, time at Babble, and the grace of God in giving me a (mostly, relatively, presently) sound mind. But as some know and others may not fully understand, I like civility very much. It helped draw me to Babble, it allowed me to stay. I respectfully disagree with many of the most ardent protesters about the current system. I find it difficult to even understand the problem at times.
In light of how I am, I think I would be happy to be a civility buddy and that's all. I don't think if this is all being driven by a passionate need to change how and when PBCs/blocks are issued that I am the right person to participate in an Elders Council at all.
MDD (presently in complete remission); ADD-Inattentive type; mild anxiety (not fomally dx'd)
Meds: Strattera 80 mg q day
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