Posted by Dr. Bob on December 27, 2010, at 1:37:32
In reply to Re: some kind of Community Council » Dr. Bob, posted by muffled on December 25, 2010, at 0:14:44
> > > I for one would still like Bob to state an actual figure of what a minimum block would be. SIMPLE numbers, not formulas. This is a HUGE point for me.
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> > Could we compromise on a simple formula?
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> how bout really simple. 1 week.I'd prefer a percentage, at least to start.
> If nothing changes, then the block(off board) could be extended. I say off board, cuz having this sort of thing on the boards just invites conflict, and is kinda public shaming.
> Probably there needs to be some clarity about a turnaround time btwn PBC and blocks.(eg 48 hrs from time of the post)(unless the poster is still actively posting, in which case we can safely assume they have seen the PBC and are choosing to ignore it...
> But always clear and consistant as possible. PBC, then block. PBC, then block. CLEAR. Always a warning PBC-unless its clear the poster is having some serious difficulty, then faster action needs to be taken.If blocks are off-board, then others might wonder why posters suddenly stop posting.
I agree, one designated turnaround time would be too simple. :-) I use my judgment. Plus sometimes I'm not around for 48 hours.
I'm clear that posters shouldn't expect a PBC before every block:
http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/faq.html#enforce
but I'm not consistent and do sometimes give them another warning. Maybe I shouldn't do that.
> > I'm not sure we need greater total numbers.
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> Another question then, since you seem to be forthcomming. Why the tweet buttons then? Was it not enough that we were eminently googlable?
> Or maybe you were being the proud parent at the school play that jumps up and says, 'oh thats Johnny, thats MY boy!!!'...
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> > I feel good when people benefit from Babble.
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> Really :) Really really true??? That makes you feel good??? Like how? Does your heart kinda...I dunno, but kinda feel weird and that? Like kinda sing?I don't think Google is enough. Not now, anyway. And posters do make my heart sing. :-)
> I find the one limitation of larger numbers of new posters is that some intimacy is lost, and for me, it becomes increasingly hard to 'watch out' for everyone, that noone is left out. I found my time increasing taken up by trying to make sure noone was left out. Then the quality and thoughtfulness that might have gone into my posts(and there fore helpfulness) became greatly reduced, purely because of lack of time. So numbers, once they reach a certain threshhold, DOES decrease the intimacy and depth of communication(posts).
I agree. Maybe there could be boards that were limited in size for people concerned about being left out?
Bob
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