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Posted by AuntieMel on June 11, 2004, at 17:46:41
In reply to Happy Birthday PB it's a gemini, posted by Jai Narayan on June 10, 2004, at 16:47:43
Geminis are special. I'm one. the Bib 50 on Sunday.
Posted by AuntieMel on June 11, 2004, at 17:48:36
In reply to Re: Happy Birthday *today* PB, posted by Dr. Bob on June 10, 2004, at 0:52:52
I'd love to come to Chicago.
They have Polish restaurants, don't they? I'd do a lot for a good bowl of zurek.
Posted by karen_kay on June 11, 2004, at 18:35:37
In reply to Re: Happy Birthday *today* PB, posted by Dr. Bob on June 10, 2004, at 0:52:52
i wouldn't miss a party for any known reason. however, the deciding factor would be whether there was an open bar.... if you say free drinks, i'll even come early to help decorate :)
Posted by tabitha on June 12, 2004, at 0:52:22
In reply to Re: Happy Birthday *today* PB » Dr. Bob, posted by karen_kay on June 11, 2004, at 18:35:37
Happy Birthday PB! I peeked in here back in December 99, when the home page had the power cord plugging into Dr Bob's head, and some kind of midi file playing. It was back when Usenet had already gone to pot, but the WWW still seemed new and slightly more innocent. Man, that's nearly 5 years ago.
A party in Chicago? Well there's just the slightest chance I could be there.
Posted by Dr. Bob on June 12, 2004, at 9:15:36
In reply to Re: Happy Birthday *today* PB, posted by tabitha on June 12, 2004, at 0:52:22
> I peeked in here back in December 99, when the home page had the power cord plugging into Dr Bob's head, and some kind of midi file playing.
Do I need to update that? :-)
> A party in Chicago? Well there's just the slightest chance I could be there.
If there's interest, I guess we need a party committee?
Bob
Posted by tabitha on June 12, 2004, at 13:52:45
In reply to Re: party in Chicago, posted by Dr. Bob on June 12, 2004, at 9:15:36
> > I peeked in here back in December 99, when the home page had the power cord plugging into Dr Bob's head, and some kind of midi file playing.
>
> Do I need to update that? :-)
>
You mean it's still there? My goodness. Better keep it for historical value.
Posted by partlycloudy on June 12, 2004, at 15:05:17
In reply to Re: party in Chicago, posted by Dr. Bob on June 12, 2004, at 9:15:36
> If there's interest, I guess we need a party committee?
>
> BobHere's a volunteer.
Posted by Jai Narayan on June 13, 2004, at 19:33:38
In reply to Re: party in Chicago, posted by Dr. Bob on June 12, 2004, at 9:15:36
A party would be rich.
I find this intriguing.
keep me posted.
Posted by AuntieMel on June 17, 2004, at 9:31:41
In reply to Re: party in Chicago, posted by Dr. Bob on June 12, 2004, at 9:15:36
I'll help arrange it.
FYI the email I used when I set up here doesn't work anymore. I'll update my stuff when I figure out a new one.
Posted by Dr. Bob on June 18, 2004, at 18:19:34
In reply to Re: party in Chicago, posted by AuntieMel on June 17, 2004, at 9:31:41
> Here's a volunteer.
>
> partlycloudy> A party would be rich.
> I find this intriguing.
> keep me posted.
>
> Jai Narayan> I'll help arrange it.
>
> AuntieMelJai, are you expressing interest in being on the committee or just in being informed? Either way would be fine, but I think we need at least three to have a committee...
Bob
Posted by Toph on June 22, 2004, at 11:40:22
In reply to Re: Happy Birthday *today* PB, posted by Dr. Bob on June 10, 2004, at 0:52:52
I have 2 comments, first, after being kicked out of the site I was angry and decided that an academian could not have the time to read all the posts here. I assumed that you pay a graduate student that you trust to administer the site with periodic review. I also found some of your punishments to be far too unfair and inconsistent to be the judgements of a bright guy who wants to promote the internet as a therapeutic milieu.
Then I read this post asking us to wish Dr. Bob a happy birthday. I don't believe that even an arrogant University of Chicago graduate student would be so presumptuous as to pretend to be Robert Hsuing and post an invitation to a birthday party! So, Dr. Bob, do you really read every post and is it actually you when a reply says Dr. Bob?
Second, this issue of the administator's actual identity relates to the issue of truth in this website. If someone posts an inaccurate statement such as, "Xanax killed 1.3 million Americans last year," can another individual challenge the vericity of such a statement without being considered uncivil? Certainly calling the poster a liar is unacceptible, but what about saying that I believe the statement to be false? Can an individual question the source of a posted statement attributed to another person? Also, how does one remark about an offensive statement - I think I have discovered that saying something is offenseve is considered uncivil, so, is it acceptible to say "I find this statement to be offensive to me?"
You have created boards that feature topics of writing, faith and other forums of personal expression. It seems to me that by only allowing supportive comments and not allowing individuals to challenge misleading or offensive remarks, contributors are denied the kind of realistic and healthy give and take that is necessary in a therapeutic group environment.
Posted by Dr. Bob on June 23, 2004, at 21:27:50
In reply to Re: Happy Birthday *today* PB, posted by Toph on June 22, 2004, at 11:40:22
> It seems to me that by only allowing supportive comments and not allowing individuals to challenge misleading or offensive remarks, contributors are denied the kind of realistic and healthy give and take that is necessary in a therapeutic group environment.
I responded to this, but in another thread. Here's a link:
http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/admin/20040527/msgs/359603.html
Thanks,
Bob
Posted by Jai Narayan on June 25, 2004, at 7:48:42
In reply to Re: party planning committee, posted by Dr. Bob on June 18, 2004, at 18:19:34
> Jai, are you expressing interest in being on the committee or just in being informed? Either way would be fine, but I think we need at least three to have a committee...
>
> Bob***I would love to be informed. Sorry I can't take the party planning on.
Thanks
Jai Narayan
Posted by karen_kay on June 25, 2004, at 9:03:05
In reply to Re: party planning committee, posted by Dr. Bob on June 18, 2004, at 18:19:34
in planning this party? can't commit at this point (still have a bridal shower to plan and it's in 30 days! yikes!) but, perhaps after i know what's involved i may be inclined to.
Posted by Dr. Bob on June 25, 2004, at 16:19:45
In reply to what would be involved? » Dr. Bob, posted by karen_kay on June 25, 2004, at 9:03:05
> in planning this party?
I guess deciding on what to do and where? Selecting a hotel for people from out of town?
Bob
Posted by partlycloudy on June 25, 2004, at 18:51:29
In reply to Re: what would be involved?, posted by Dr. Bob on June 25, 2004, at 16:19:45
Shouldn't we have a native helping on the venue and activities? I've been to Chicago a couple of times, but I sure don't Know it.
Posted by Jai Narayan on June 26, 2004, at 7:27:54
In reply to Re: what would be involved?, posted by partlycloudy on June 25, 2004, at 18:51:29
Ya, I think someone who lives there would be a great idea.
I am not a party planning type of person so I find this overwhelming.Hotel, food, place to gather....
KK is a party planner...what does she think?
Posted by karen_kay on June 26, 2004, at 9:13:30
In reply to windy city representative, posted by Jai Narayan on June 26, 2004, at 7:27:54
how about helping out to help plan this party? i'll give you a kiss on the cheek if you do :)
i'll even help too! (as long as we decide on an open bar!)
Posted by partlycloudy on June 26, 2004, at 11:12:56
In reply to someone from the area........, posted by karen_kay on June 26, 2004, at 9:13:30
it sounds like Mr. Frog's Wild Ride. I'm definitely in.
Posted by Jai Narayan on June 26, 2004, at 13:20:05
In reply to Re: someone from the area........ » karen_kay, posted by partlycloudy on June 26, 2004, at 11:12:56
Posted by Dr. Bob on June 26, 2004, at 15:04:22
In reply to Re: what would be involved?, posted by partlycloudy on June 25, 2004, at 18:51:29
> Shouldn't we have a native helping on the venue and activities?
If there isn't anyone else, well, I'm a native...
Bob
Posted by 64bowtie on July 2, 2004, at 13:57:02
In reply to Re: native, posted by Dr. Bob on June 26, 2004, at 15:04:22
Dr Bob,
June 10, 2005? If so, aren't the dorms rather empty except for summer quarter folks? Any way the campus Student Union could get involved? If so, they can make vacant dorm rooms available for a weekend party, to your guests. Lots less bucks than the local hotels.
June 10 is Friday, so we could site see Saturday. Navy Pier may be too prosaic, but the Sears Tower (IF ITS STILL STANDING), Michigan Ave is a nice walk (June means no falling ice cicles), the Chicago Botanical Gardens is gorgeous in June, and my favorite - The Cheesecake Factory in the base of the Hancock building. Most of these are a short "Red Line" ride from U-of-Chicagoland, which would introduce strangers to the el trains.
Tell me what you think.
Rod
Posted by Dr. Bob on July 2, 2004, at 19:46:41
In reply to more: native » Dr. Bob, posted by 64bowtie on July 2, 2004, at 13:57:02
> June 10, 2005? If so, aren't the dorms rather empty except for summer quarter folks?
Even though the official birthday would be June 10, maybe the main activities should wait until the weekend? Which will be graduation here, we’re on quarters...
> Navy Pier may be too prosaic, but the Sears Tower ... Michigan Ave is a nice walk (June means no falling ice cicles), the Chicago Botanical Gardens is gorgeous in June, and my favorite - The Cheesecake Factory in the base of the Hancock building. Most of these are a short "Red Line" ride from U-of-Chicagoland, which would introduce strangers to the el trains.
>
> Tell me what you think.I think maybe you’d like to volunteer for the committee? :-)
Bob
Posted by partlycloudy on July 4, 2004, at 15:44:30
In reply to Re: more: native, posted by Dr. Bob on July 2, 2004, at 19:46:41
> > June 10, 2005? If so, aren't the dorms rather empty except for summer quarter folks?
>
> Even though the official birthday would be June 10, maybe the main activities should wait until the weekend? Which will be graduation here, we’re on quarters...
>
> > Navy Pier may be too prosaic, but the Sears Tower ... Michigan Ave is a nice walk (June means no falling ice cicles), the Chicago Botanical Gardens is gorgeous in June, and my favorite - The Cheesecake Factory in the base of the Hancock building. Most of these are a short "Red Line" ride from U-of-Chicagoland, which would introduce strangers to the el trains.
> >
> > Tell me what you think.
>
> I think maybe you’d like to volunteer for the committee? :-)
>
> BobThat sounds like a really great plan, as long as we have deep dish Chicago pizza in the equation. For evening entertainment, you cannot beat Chicago for the blues. All over the place; they are great venues everywhere. I'm sure we could take over some joint for the evening.
I think the prerequisite is a winter in the city :)
Posted by Dr. Bob on July 5, 2004, at 15:58:39
In reply to Re: more: native, posted by partlycloudy on July 4, 2004, at 15:44:30
> I'm sure we could take over some joint for the evening.
Well, that does kind of depend on how many people come, doesn't it? :-)
Bob
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