Posted by Dr. Bob on October 29, 2009, at 10:14:03
In reply to Re: it shouldn't feel that different, but it does » Dr. Bob, posted by Daisym on October 29, 2009, at 0:36:14
> I guess one of the things that bothers me is that "those" people don't have to play by the rules I do. By being a member here, I've agreed to follow certain rules and to be civil - at least as much as possible. And I try to give to others while also seeking out their support. Those outside this circle just get to take.
On Facebook and Twitter, people have to play by the Facebook and Twitter rules. But if people from there come here, then they have to play by the Babble rules.
People have always been able to lurk and just take. And benefit from the generosity of Babblers sharing their experiences and insights with them. But it's good to give as well as to receive, and they miss out on the giving.
> It is all very complicated, I think we all agree on that. Maybe I'm just too old for this instant world - I mean, look - I use whole sentences and punctuation. That dates me right there. I thought finding a support group in cyber-space was so forward-thinking. Now it seems that it isn't enough to log in and read and post. Everything has to be forcibly shared with others.
I agree, it's complicated. I think it's nice to share, but I'm not forcing anyone to click those buttons.
> A wise friend told me that nothing that happens in the future can take away the good we've already done. The same is true here. Nothing that happens in the future will change the value that has existed for me from Babble. I can't imagine how things would have gone for me if I hadn't stumbled onto this site. For that I will always be eternally grateful to you, Bob, for making this place available to me. I hope that running things is still fun and fulfilling.
Thank you, and I'll be eternally grateful to you for sharing so much with this community.
Maybe there are people on Facebook and Twitter who would also benefit in some way if they stumbled onto this site?
Bob
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