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Posted by Girlnterrupted on October 29, 2006, at 12:11:08
In reply to Re: Philipa is a lovely person!! :o) » willyee, posted by Phillipa on October 29, 2006, at 10:55:54
I'm sorry but I will have to agree with Willyie on this. Everytime there's a new post, I immediately see a response from Philipa, and I know for a fact that it won't be anything fully related to the topic or something worth reading (most of the time at least.) Maybe a few messages are, but most of them I know they're more intended to aid Philipa feel good about herself rather than the person who is needing help.
I've been seeing this for a while and everytime I see "Philipa" in a thread, it sort of annoys me because I know I'll have to waste some minutes reading something that I know will not be helpful or related and will be just bs that she needs to post to feel good. Sorry for speaking my mind, I don't mean to be nasty but I can't help feeling this way. I thought I was the only one who felt that way and just kept it inside, but now I know I'm not the only one.
Another thing is, why does Philipa say "Love, Philipa" to just about every stranger on the Internet? That sounds a bit hypocritical, in my opinion. You say "Love" to your friends and family, but not to every stranger online. Sorry but it makes her come across as totally fake and it adds to the excess.
Posted by zazenducky on October 29, 2006, at 12:19:03
In reply to Re: Philipa is just a person :o, posted by Girlnterrupted on October 29, 2006, at 12:11:08
Posted by Dinah on October 29, 2006, at 13:23:49
In reply to Re: Philipa is just a person :o, posted by Girlnterrupted on October 29, 2006, at 12:11:08
>... and I know for a fact that it won't be anything fully related to the topic or something worth reading...
Please don't post anything that could lead others to feel accused or put down.
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Posted by Dinah on October 29, 2006, at 13:27:12
In reply to Re: Philipa is a lovely person!! :o) » Meri-Tuuli, posted by willyee on October 29, 2006, at 9:32:53
> What he did was notice how she posts to every single thread,even with not productive input.
>Please don't post anything that could lead others to feel accused or put down.
If you or others have questions about this or about posting policies in general, or are interested in alternative ways of expressing yourself, please see the FAQ:
http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/faq.html#civil
Follow-ups regarding these issues should be redirected to Psycho-Babble Administration. They, as well as replies to the above posts, should of course themselves be civil.
Dr. Bob is always free to override deputy decisions. His email is on the bottom of each page. Please feel free to email him if you believe this decision was made in error.
Dinah, acting as deputy for Dr. Bob
Posted by Dinah on October 29, 2006, at 13:37:47
In reply to Re: Philipa is a lovely person!! :o) » willyee, posted by Phillipa on October 29, 2006, at 10:55:54
Such a positive and gracious response. I hope that I can learn from it.
Posted by willyee on October 29, 2006, at 14:35:54
In reply to Re: Philipa is just friendly and supportive (nm), posted by zazenducky on October 29, 2006, at 12:19:03
Again this is not the issue,there is a social board,people post here,with limited time to come and use it,and when they open a comment they are hoping to see a response that will help them in there question,not a supportive wish.
If one wanted to they can randomly start a thread titled such and express there overall support,but again when a poster has a question,they might be under time contstraint to read responses,and to open a response up and it not contain to the question is unfair to the poster.
Posted by Dinah on October 29, 2006, at 14:36:11
In reply to Please be civil » willyee, posted by Dinah on October 29, 2006, at 13:27:12
http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/admin/20061018/msgs/698749.html
Here's a link.
Posted by gardenergirl on October 29, 2006, at 15:13:19
In reply to Phillipa (and others), posted by Dinah on October 29, 2006, at 13:37:47
> Such a positive and gracious response. I hope that I can learn from it.
I agree. You took the words right out of my mouth, Dinah. :)
Phillipa, good for you!
gg
Posted by Girlnterrupted on October 29, 2006, at 16:15:41
In reply to Re: Phillipa (and others) » Dinah, posted by gardenergirl on October 29, 2006, at 15:13:19
I love positive and gracious responses. Positive and gracious people can cure you of all your ills in life, including mental illness. That's why this is a forum for people like us. Read my post and you'll feel better just by my kindness. Scientific info can't compete with loving posts.
> > Such a positive and gracious response. I hope that I can learn from it.
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> I agree. You took the words right out of my mouth, Dinah. :)
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> Phillipa, good for you!
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> gg
>
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Posted by gardenergirl on October 29, 2006, at 16:47:12
In reply to Re: Phillipa (and others) » gardenergirl, posted by Girlnterrupted on October 29, 2006, at 16:15:41
> I love positive and gracious responses. Positive and gracious people can cure you of all your ills in life, including mental illness.
If only 't were true.
If wishes were horses and all...
gg
Posted by corafree on October 29, 2006, at 17:26:30
In reply to Who are you Phillipa?, posted by mbluett on October 28, 2006, at 23:27:39
Phillipa's a person with a big heart that spills out on all she meets.
Wish I were so intuitive and thoughtful.
love, cf
Posted by Dr. Bob on October 29, 2006, at 18:55:23
In reply to Re: Phillipa (and others) » gardenergirl, posted by Girlnterrupted on October 29, 2006, at 16:15:41
> Positive and gracious people can cure you of all your ills in life, including mental illness. ... Scientific info can't compete with loving posts.
Please don't be sarcastic or exaggerate.
But please don't take this personally, either, this doesn't mean I don't like you or think you're a bad person.
Sharing something about your own issues and their possible role in your reaction might be an interesting exercise -- and might help others respond to you supportively.
If you or others have questions about this or about posting policies in general, or are interested in alternative ways of expressing yourself, please first see the FAQ:
http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/faq.html#civil
http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/faq.html#enforceFollow-ups regarding these issues should be redirected to Psycho-Babble Administration. They, as well as replies to the above post, should of course themselves be civil.
Thanks,
Bob
Posted by Phillipa on October 29, 2006, at 20:08:31
In reply to Re: please be civil » Girlnterrupted, posted by Dr. Bob on October 29, 2006, at 18:55:23
Thanks Dinah, gg, Dr. Bob and others. I will continue to be supportive here to everyone who posts a civil thread. Sometimes people need to know that someone at least heard them. Me included. Love Phillipa. ps I use love because I do feel love for my fellow man.
Posted by mbluett on October 30, 2006, at 8:12:37
In reply to Who are you Phillipa?, posted by mbluett on October 28, 2006, at 23:27:39
Posted by iforgotmypassword on October 30, 2006, at 13:42:04
In reply to Wouldn't that be great? » Girlnterrupted, posted by gardenergirl on October 29, 2006, at 16:47:12
I found the messages criticizing her very inappropriate, and it is hard to believe that they are coming from a helpful, supportive stance. I am sorry.
She is in the same boat as a lot of us, and many of us value her support. I know due to my low functioning, most of the contact with other humans I make is online or when my Dad comes to see me. I don't know her specific life situation, but maybe it helps her not go crazy to keep contact on this forum. I know things like this help me.
Many times I don't just want 'support' and overlook it when it is offered. So? She is a retired psychiatric nurse and she is trained to recognize that it cannot help everyone, but all she can do is try, she knows it cannot help everyone, that is not the point. If it helps anyone it makes it worthwhile. She is also not 'on the job' so it isn't even her duty to help you. Some of us are thankful that she IS here. If a SHORT supportive message is unhelpful to you. You are a click away. A SINGLE CLICK, to make it to another post. I have significantly detrimental problems with focus and I know that this is not very taxing on the head.
Wilyee if you do not want her conacting you, tell her discreetly, it is very demeaning to say this in front of a whole forum of people. It is like you are trying to humiliate her. I know I would be humiliated.
She is primarily interested in what other people have to say, is it a crime to bounce back with some support?
IT KEEPS SOME OF US POSTING AND NOT GIVING UP.
Posted by corafree on October 30, 2006, at 14:32:12
In reply to echoing support: philipa is lovely, posted by iforgotmypassword on October 30, 2006, at 13:42:04
This entire incident was a very sad one and has done a bit of irrepairable damage to my feelings about certain persons and discussions.
I find Phillipa often brings up important issues about an issue. She also 'never leaves someone hanging w/o a response to their thread'.
I will sometimes post on a thread because I feel the need to follow its responses to educate myself on a topic.
You could just begin to feel what it would be like to lose her presence here when this began, and I'll bet I wasn't the only one who was worried.
BTW, love, is defined as a strong affection for a person or thing. Some here have taken it to mean more than this. I believe Phillipa is a married woman, and I'm a woman one would be lucky to be loved by. (Yep .. I'm bragging.)
cf
Posted by Dr. Bob on October 30, 2006, at 21:47:18
In reply to echoing support: philipa is lovely, posted by iforgotmypassword on October 30, 2006, at 13:42:04
> it is hard to believe that they are coming from a helpful, supportive stance.
>
> It is like you are trying to humiliate her.Thanks for supporting Phillipa, but when you do that, please don't also jump to conclusions about someone else or post something that could lead them to feel accused or put down. Two wrongs don't make a right.
But please don't take this personally, either, this doesn't mean I don't like you or think you're a bad person.
If you or others have questions about this or about posting policies in general, or are interested in alternative ways of expressing yourself, please first see the FAQ:
http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/faq.html#civil
http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/faq.html#enforceFollow-ups regarding these issues should be redirected to Psycho-Babble Administration. They, as well as replies to the above post, should of course themselves be civil.
Thanks,
Bob
Posted by nickguy on October 31, 2006, at 4:11:04
In reply to Who are you Phillipa?, posted by mbluett on October 28, 2006, at 23:27:39
Phillipa,
I know nothing about you, but I feel like you have a motherly prescence. Almost Every single topic I've posted you have responded to, and it doesn't matter to me whether or not it's "technical" information about medications. Sure, It's hard to say you love somebody over the internet, and brotherly love is something so special that it should not be reduced to technology, but your responses to my posts always give me either a feeling of warmth or candidness. Rationally, that doesn't make sense, but I really do appreciate your responses to my posts. I know you suffer but at the same time you provide some kind of innocent insight to my problems. And it's comforting. We can't make a large impact through communication through the internet, but I just wanted to tell you to please keep doing what your doing. (from what I understand or previous posts, forgive me if I'm wrong, but your older than people such as me (20 yrs. old, and RJLOCKHART who you often respond to) Don't forget people, the Lord laughs at those who consider themselves wise. A simple act of suport and kindness goes a long way to the ailing heart, and I think, in whatever small way the internet allows humans, you provide it Phillipa. So thanks! nothing more to be said. (I know I feel kind of annoyed when people praise me for such little things, so you don't have to thank me or feel obliged to respond to my post) LOVE, NICKGUY
Posted by gardenergirl on October 31, 2006, at 8:18:27
In reply to Re: Who are you Phillipa?- Nickguy's take, posted by nickguy on October 31, 2006, at 4:11:04
What a great post. That's a great description of what Phillipa adds to this board. Thank you for sharing that with us.
Take care,
gg
Posted by rovers95 on October 31, 2006, at 20:14:36
In reply to I'm probably going to annoy you ;) » nickguy, posted by gardenergirl on October 31, 2006, at 8:18:27
From what i can see Phillipa is someone who wishes to share what knowledge and support skills she has and can gather, for the benefit of herself and others in the plight of mental illness.
I find her posts alot more valuable than those who currently seem to be using this board to demean others.
mark
Posted by rovers95 on October 31, 2006, at 20:18:43
In reply to Re: Who are you Phillipa?- Nickguy's take, posted by nickguy on October 31, 2006, at 4:11:04
forgot to add, if someone wishes to share their love for humanity, then embrace it.....or just accept it!!! keep up the good posts phillipa!!
mark
Posted by Phillipa on October 31, 2006, at 21:57:32
In reply to PS-wots wrong with a bit of compassion!!!, posted by rovers95 on October 31, 2006, at 20:18:43
Nickguy and all the others I thank you so much !!!My spirit it boosted by your thoughtful posts to me and I do in a way love you all as I do consider you all my internet buddies. Age here is interesting as you can't tell a persons age unless they disclose it as I have in the past. So if not disclosed or if you haven't taken old meds age isn't a factor. Love To You All. Phillipa
Posted by Phillipa on October 31, 2006, at 23:18:22
In reply to PS-wots wrong with a bit of compassion!!!, posted by rovers95 on October 31, 2006, at 20:18:43
Thanks Rovers. Love Phillipa
Posted by Lou Pilder on November 1, 2006, at 5:55:05
In reply to GIve her a break!!!, posted by rovers95 on October 31, 2006, at 20:14:36
Friends,
The aspects of rovers95's post, IMO, are very worthy of discussion here. If you would want to have dialog with me concerning that, I would like to use email for that discussion.
Lou
lpilder_1188@fuse.net
Posted by Dr. Bob on November 1, 2006, at 17:46:18
In reply to GIve her a break!!!, posted by rovers95 on October 31, 2006, at 20:14:36
> those who currently seem to be using this board to demean others.
Thanks for supporting Phillipa, but when you do that, please don't also jump to conclusions about someone else or post something that could lead them to feel accused or put down. Two wrongs don't make a right.
But please don't take this personally, either, this doesn't mean I don't like you or think you're a bad person.
If you or others have questions about this or about posting policies in general, or are interested in alternative ways of expressing yourself, please first see the FAQ:
http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/faq.html#civil
http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/faq.html#enforceFollow-ups regarding these issues should be redirected to Psycho-Babble Administration. They, as well as replies to the above post, should of course themselves be civil.
Thanks,
Bob
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