Posted by Atticus on December 15, 2004, at 19:01:23
In reply to Lou's request-Atticus » Atticus, posted by Lou Pilder on December 15, 2004, at 16:20:35
I was just being facetious, Lou. I was kidding around throughout my response. There is no math test. Despite the fact that The Carrot (an attempt by Babblers to communicate with a new poster whose intentions are unclear and might be perceived as aggresive) and The Stick (punishment by Dr. Bob using a PBC or a block) are probably the most common forms of response to a post like that of Daniella Red, I think The Grin can be helpful, too -- using a little playful absurdist humor to see if that lightens the situation. I'd never do it in a serious post where someone was talking about hurting himself or herself. It's just that, to my mind, sometimes tension rises on PB because people get a little too intense. Atticus
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