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Posted by sigismund on November 11, 2010, at 14:36:56
In reply to Re:, posted by sigismund on November 11, 2010, at 13:07:52
>I was wondering (as you do when you're half asleep) whether or not someone might feel put down believing that someone somewhere wanted to punish them.
That's nothing compared to what I could do if I tried.
Isn't that what the Duchess says?And what about Leonard Cohen....
'It's lonely here, there's no one left to torture'?
Posted by ed_uk2010 on November 11, 2010, at 15:02:10
In reply to Lou's request-uhntllscheighphyndz » ed_uk2010, posted by Lou Pilder on November 10, 2010, at 15:04:15
>I am unsure as to what you are wanting to mean here. If you could post answers to the following, then I could have the opportunity to respond accordingly.
> 1A. Is there a post by Deneb here that states that in her real life she has xx yyy to zzzz?
> 2A. If so, could you post the link to such?
> 1B. If there is not a post of the nature in question here, what criteria did you use to make the statement that [(until she finds) sxxx oyy to lzzz in RL]?
> 2B. redacted by respondent
> Lou
Lou, I am unsure as to what you are wanting to mean in your entire post. It is about as clear as a cryptic crossword.
Posted by sigismund on November 11, 2010, at 17:52:35
In reply to Re: Lou's request-uhntllscheighphyndz » Lou Pilder, posted by ed_uk2010 on November 11, 2010, at 15:02:10
I get the general drift but I feel too old and tired to go clicking on links and reading threads.
I wonder what proportion of the Babble population takes amphetamine?
If I had some of that.....
Posted by sigismund on November 11, 2010, at 17:56:17
In reply to Re: Lou's request-uhntllscheighphyndz » Lou Pilder, posted by ed_uk2010 on November 11, 2010, at 15:02:10
Take the phrase 'by what criteria'.
Do we need criteria on which to base a comment?
Perhaps we do?
Sounds like philosophy.
Did I have any criteria in mind when I dreamed this up?
Posted by Maxime on November 11, 2010, at 20:56:31
In reply to Re:, posted by Deneb on November 11, 2010, at 0:30:51
> Hey Glydin,
>
> I'm just curious, do you want to see me blocked for posting my love bob posts?
>
> Do you and others want to punish me for my posts?
>
> Just wondering.
>
> DenebI am one hundred percent positive that no one wants you blocked because of your love posts to Dr. Bob. Nor does anyone want to punish you. I don't.
Take care.
Posted by Free on November 12, 2010, at 11:43:22
In reply to Re:, posted by Deneb on November 11, 2010, at 0:30:51
> Hey Glydin,
>
> I'm just curious, do you want to see me blocked for posting my love bob posts?
>
> Do you and others want to punish me for my posts?
>
> Just wondering.
>
> Deneb
>Hi Deneb,
To answer your question, no, I definitely do not want to see you or anyone else get punished with a block for posting I-Love-You-Dr-Bob posts.
To me, your ILYDB posts are just another part of the *Babble Landscape*. C'est la vie.But I was just wondering...
What if someone did say "Yeah, Deneb, I want to punish you and see you blocked for your Love-Bob posts."
Would that affect your Love-Bob posts? Would you stop or lessen the frquency of your Love-Bob posts?
Would that somehow affect the intensity of your love for Dr-Bob?
Would you want to punish the person (who'd like to punish you with a block for your Love-Bob posts) with a block?
Posted by fayeroe on November 12, 2010, at 14:07:29
In reply to Re: My theory on why I love Dr. Bob.. » Deneb, posted by glydin50 on November 9, 2010, at 15:58:28
"> Why is it that people have a problem with my "I love Dr. Bob" posts and not with all the "I hate Dr. Bob" posts?"
I have a problem with Bob allowing the "I love Dr. Bob' posts on a board that is supposed to be about the administration of the forums.
If you will research the "I hate Dr. Bob" postings, I believe you will see that they always have something to do with administration.
My problem is not with you, it is with Bob's behavior. I do not believe that Bob should allow the posts because I think that is breaking a rule that we have been told to abide by. I feel the posts are inappropriate on this board and would like to see them on Social.
I can't speak for others but I certainly do not think you should be blocked or punished. I think that that issue got way over-blown. I have not seen one post that indicated punishment or a block.
I thought that the rules were put in place for everyone to follow.
Posted by ed_uk2010 on November 12, 2010, at 15:00:14
In reply to Re: Lou's request-uhntllscheighphyndz » ed_uk2010, posted by sigismund on November 11, 2010, at 17:56:17
>Do we need criteria on which to base a comment?
My criterion was to amuse. I believe that certain babblers lack a sense of humour!
Posted by SLS on November 12, 2010, at 15:35:11
In reply to Re:, posted by Deneb on November 11, 2010, at 0:30:51
Hi Deneb.
> Do you and others want to punish me for my posts?
It is possible, but not probable. I don't. I would venture a guess that more people would like to punish me than would want to punish you. Whether or not this is true, I try to remain honest and true to myself.
My impression from posting here and watching how others respond to you leads me to believe that no one is advocating any kind of punishment for your behavior here. I have a HUGE amount of admiration of you for how you have managed to remain true to yourself and continue to post honestly and openly despite the negative and challenging comments made by others. I see you as being receptive to the ideas of others, and have seen you make adjustments in your behavior and a strengthening of your ego. You are eager to learn, and I see you as having the capacity to make of yourself someone that you will be most proud of.
Some people have suggested that you post such messages on the Social board. Perhaps they would be more appropriate there. I really don't know. However, I would say that Dr. Bob seems most present and alive on the Administration board. It makes sense to me that you would want to be there.
I am not always comfortable seeing your amorous posts to Dr. Bob on the Administration board. I am not sure why. Perhaps it is a reluctance on my part to witness something that I perceive to be so personal and private. I guess this is my problem, though.
I think that my being exposed to your posts for so long has desensitized me to them. I choose not to opine on the desirability of allowing you to continue posting your messages to Dr. Bob on the Administration board. I would prefer to respect the decisions of Dr. Bob on such issues. I remain nonjudgmental of you or your behavior. You are wonderful just being Deneb.
- Scott
Posted by Deneb on November 12, 2010, at 18:12:34
In reply to Re: » Deneb, posted by Maxime on November 11, 2010, at 20:56:31
Thanks for letting me know you don't want to punish me. I guess I just don't really understand why so many people are against my love bob posts. I start thinking people want me blocked or something.
Posted by Deneb on November 12, 2010, at 18:14:57
In reply to Re: Love and Punishment » Deneb, posted by Free on November 12, 2010, at 11:43:22
If someone wanted to punish me for my love Bob posts, then I'd just feel bad about it. I don't think it'd affect my posts. I'd love Dr. Bob just as much and I wouldn't want to punish the other person. I'd just feel bad.
Posted by sigismund on November 12, 2010, at 18:56:32
In reply to Re: Lou's request-uhntllscheighphyndz » sigismund, posted by ed_uk2010 on November 12, 2010, at 15:00:14
>My criterion was to amuse. I believe that certain babblers lack a sense of humour!
Humour is a national thing, no?
The British can do farce really well. Americans can not quite do it. Australians less so. That's in entertainment.
Americans always strike me as serious. Maybe they are? Their world is somewhat less safe than the world I grew up in. Then there's that religious vs convict ancestry.
But you are using criterion to mean purpose. I think Lou means 'By what accepted standard can you justify xxxxx and yyyyy'. Which makes me feel 'But I have no standards at all'.
Posted by maxime on November 12, 2010, at 19:25:27
In reply to Re: Lou's request-uhntllscheighphyndz » sigismund, posted by ed_uk2010 on November 12, 2010, at 15:00:14
> >Do we need criteria on which to base a comment?
>
> My criterion was to amuse. I believe that certain babblers lack a sense of humour!I agree. Humour is great way to relieve pressure and stress and there is a lot of that on this board. Ed, you made me laugh which is no small feat since I feel like absolute sh*t.
Posted by maxime on November 12, 2010, at 19:28:27
In reply to Re: » Deneb, posted by SLS on November 12, 2010, at 15:35:11
I would venture a guess that more people would like to punish me than would want to punish you. Whether or not this is true, I try to remain honest and true to myself.
Scott, why would people want to punish you? That is just crazy! I am really sorry that you feel this way. Personally, I find PB is missing something when you are not around.
Posted by maxime on November 12, 2010, at 19:33:31
In reply to Re: » Deneb, posted by SLS on November 12, 2010, at 15:35:11
Deneb, what if you emailed Dr. Bob instead of posting it on the Admin board. Then he would be sure to see it and people would just drop this subject.
Or maybe you could have strarted this thread "my theory on why I love Dr. Bob" on the psychology board because it would fit in well with that board, don't you think?
Posted by Solstice on November 12, 2010, at 19:35:53
In reply to Re:, posted by Deneb on November 12, 2010, at 18:12:34
> Thanks for letting me know you don't want to punish me. I guess I just don't really understand why so many people are against my love bob posts.
It's not "so many" people. It's a very small handful. As for the *why* - I think Scott said it well. In our culture, people generally don't put their strong affectionate feelings on public display. So it makes people feel uncomfortable. You have endeared yourself to people here. Most have either become desensitized like Scott described.. or they are just able to tolerate the intimacy. A few have a harder time with the intimacy of it. But those few have made it very clear that it's not *you* they have a problem with - it's the posts talking about how you feel about Bob.
> I start thinking people want me blocked or something.It's not *you* that they want to stop seeing around here - it's just the posts about Bob.
Solstice
Posted by maxime on November 12, 2010, at 21:32:35
In reply to Re: » SLS, posted by maxime on November 12, 2010, at 19:33:31
Posted by PartlyCloudy on November 13, 2010, at 6:45:48
In reply to Re:, posted by Deneb on November 12, 2010, at 18:12:34
> Thanks for letting me know you don't want to punish me. I guess I just don't really understand why so many people are against my love bob posts. I start thinking people want me blocked or something.
>
>Deneb, I certainly don't want to punish you or see you blocked. At the same time, I want to see you continue on your journey of personal development and be the happiest individual you can be. That's where my concerns lie and where I believe the administration might not have your best interests in mind.
PartlyCloudy
Posted by ed_uk2010 on November 13, 2010, at 10:57:43
In reply to Re: Lou's request-uhntllscheighphyndz » ed_uk2010, posted by maxime on November 12, 2010, at 19:25:27
>Ed, you made me laugh which is no small feat since I feel like absolute sh*t.
I made myself laugh to.... and they do say it's uncool to laugh at your own jokes.
Posted by ed_uk2010 on November 13, 2010, at 11:26:57
In reply to Re: Lou's request-uhntllscheighphyndz » ed_uk2010, posted by sigismund on November 12, 2010, at 18:56:32
>Humour is a national thing, no?
Definitely. The British tend to have a different sense of humour to Americans. The British are far more self-deprecating, we laugh at ourselves more... more cynical.
>Americans always strike me as serious. Maybe they are? Their world is somewhat less safe than the world I grew up in.
I wouldn't have said they're generally more serious, but they don't make jokes about disaster. The Brits make more jokes about death, a dark sense of humour.
>But you are using criterion to mean purpose. I think Lou means 'By what accepted standard can you justify xxxxx and yyyyy'.
I'm not sure that even Lou knew what he meant.
Posted by Free on November 13, 2010, at 16:36:30
In reply to Re: » Deneb, posted by SLS on November 12, 2010, at 15:35:11
>...I would venture a guess that more people would like to punish me than would want to punish you. Whether or not this is true, I try to remain honest and true to myself.
>
> - Scott
>I certainly don't. You seem like a very nice person from my vantage point.
I don't know what line of work you're in, but boy, you know your meds!
Hope you're having a good Saturday.
Posted by sigismund on November 13, 2010, at 16:52:29
In reply to Re: Lou's request-uhntllscheighphyndz » sigismund, posted by ed_uk2010 on November 13, 2010, at 11:26:57
>I wouldn't have said they're generally more serious, but they don't make jokes about disaster. The Brits make more jokes about death, a dark sense of humour.
Maybe the difference is between respect vs irreverence?
Americans seem to me to come from a respectful culture. Australians from an irreverent one.
Or to flip that around, Americans seem to Australians to wear their respect on their sleeves.
This is (needless to say) not meant with any disrespect. :)
I can recall occasions where this difference seemed to be the cause of friction here.
Posted by SLS on November 13, 2010, at 18:13:48
In reply to Re: » SLS, posted by Free on November 13, 2010, at 16:36:30
> >...I would venture a guess that more people would like to punish me than would want to punish you. Whether or not this is true, I try to remain honest and true to myself.
> >
> > - Scott
> >
>
> I certainly don't. You seem like a very nice person from my vantage point.
>
> I don't know what line of work you're in, but boy, you know your meds!
>
> Hope you're having a good Saturday.:-)
:-)
Can you tell that I am smiling right now?
Thanks. You made my day.
- Scott
Posted by ed_uk2010 on November 14, 2010, at 15:01:34
In reply to Re: Lou's request-uhntllscheighphyndz » ed_uk2010, posted by sigismund on November 13, 2010, at 16:52:29
>Americans seem to me to come from a respectful culture. Australians from an irreverent one.
Irreverent towards authority? That's what it's like here.
Posted by Free on November 14, 2010, at 16:13:02
In reply to Re:, posted by SLS on November 13, 2010, at 18:13:48
> > >...I would venture a guess that more people would like to punish me than would want to punish you. Whether or not this is true, I try to remain honest and true to myself.
> > >
> > > - Scott
> > >
> >
> > I certainly don't. You seem like a very nice person from my vantage point.
> >
> > I don't know what line of work you're in, but boy, you know your meds!
> >
> > Hope you're having a good Saturday.
>
> :-)
>
> :-)
>
> Can you tell that I am smiling right now?
>
> Thanks. You made my day.
>
>
> - Scott
>I'm glad I made your day. :)
Life is not easy is it?
I'm going out for a long walk with my ipod before it starts raining again.
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