Posted by Dr. Bob on July 17, 2013, at 3:06:18
In reply to Re: Scott's reminder to Dr. Hsiung, posted by SLS on July 16, 2013, at 16:09:28
> Yes. You are right. I forgot about that one. I believe there were a few more notifications, two of which you were kind enough to respond to. The others remain "outstanding".
Were they this year? I've managed to find the energy to persevere this year, but if I missed something, please feel free to notify me again.
> Ultimately, I do not feel that it is reasonable to expect you to respond to all of the notifications I may send. I am surprised that you have the time to respond to any of them. I imagine that you have your hands full, what with real life and all.
You have your hands full with real life, too. I'm hoping that if I'm able to find the time and energy to moderate, you'll be able to find the time and energy to help keep the boards alive and supportive.
> I think it is worth noting that the current volume of posting is very low. I don't recall it being this low since I first arrived here. I am concerned that too great a percentage of board space is filled with the postings and associated dramas surrounding the behavior of a single person. It really is ugly and distracting. I would not want this person to be blocked for posting dissenting opinions - a consensus sometimes starts with the opinions of a single person. However, I feel that the verbiage used in his posts to announce his opinions is uncivil as I interpret the FAQ of this website. I believe that the drama is pernicious upon the health of Psycho-Babble.
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> If you do not warn or block Lou Pilder from posting in an uncivil manner, it is likely that I will continue to post here. There just won't be anyone else for me to post to. Unfortunately, I believe that you have painted yourself into a corner by not blocking him sooner. You have effectively set a new set of precedents as to how this website will operate.1. Please feel free to notify me of anything you consider uncivil.
2. It's true, I'm adjusting the model. The precedents I'd like to promote, which I thought helped laurah, are to:
a. focus on supporting the poster asking for help
b. keep the subject line focused on the poster asking for help
c. counter negative information with positive information
d. be civil
e. work together as a team3. It occurs to me that you and Lou may have something in common: anxiety about Babble. Lou seemed worried about abuse of power, and you seem worried about everyone leaving. There might be anxiety about me, too. Am I going to abuse my power? Am I going to leave?
Bob
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