Posted by Dr. Bob on July 9, 2013, at 18:32:00
In reply to Re: the big picture » Dr. Bob, posted by gardenergirl on July 9, 2013, at 16:34:05
> > the old model was unsustainable
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> You've mentioned this more than once. What do you mean by the old model?
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> 10derheartDepending on the administration to make this a refuge.
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> People are asking you for action, and you're giving them a process group. Imagine if a sports referee did that in response to questions about rules or complaints about a participant's actions. How could play continue?
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> You seem to be trying to get folks to change the way they react. As Dinah pointed out, you haven't answered the main question. You're saying this is exhausting, but good lord, you're making it so much bigger than is asked of you.
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> if folks ASK you to help them process it, feel free. But frankly, assuming that's what is really being asked or perhaps that's what you feel is needed feels patronizing and a little insulting, at least to me.
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> gardenergirlOnline, play can continue while we discuss.
Yes, I'm trying to get folks to change the way they react.
Yes, I'm trying to look at the big picture, too.
My posts don't have to be read or responded to either.
Maybe now I've taken the role of Hard Place.
Bob
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backpedals well -- PartlyCloudy
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