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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
Posted by gardenergirl on July 5, 2004, at 17:37:21
In reply to Re: taking over some joint, posted by Dr. Bob on July 5, 2004, at 15:58:39
I'd probably be interested in coming. I love Chicago, and that's my birthday weekend!
gg
Posted by Dr. Bob on July 5, 2004, at 21:30:11
In reply to Re: taking over some joint, posted by gardenergirl on July 5, 2004, at 17:37:21
> I'd probably be interested in coming. I love Chicago, and that's my birthday weekend!
So that means 2 cakes! :-)
Bob
Posted by AuntieMel on July 9, 2004, at 16:20:28
In reply to Re: taking over some joint, posted by Dr. Bob on July 5, 2004, at 21:30:11
It's my birthday weekend too.
Posted by partlycloudy on July 9, 2004, at 17:41:48
In reply to 3 cakes, posted by AuntieMel on July 9, 2004, at 16:20:28
We better get cracking or all the good places will be taken and we'll end up at a VFW.
Posted by Dr. Bob on July 10, 2004, at 2:37:42
In reply to Re: 3 cakes » AuntieMel, posted by partlycloudy on July 9, 2004, at 17:41:48
> We better get cracking
I still think a 3rd volunteer for the party planning committee would be nice...
Bob
Posted by AuntieMel on July 12, 2004, at 9:40:51
In reply to Re: getting cracking, posted by Dr. Bob on July 10, 2004, at 2:37:42
didn't karen say she would help?
Posted by Dr. Bob on July 12, 2004, at 18:14:13
In reply to Re: getting cracking, posted by AuntieMel on July 12, 2004, at 9:40:51
> didn't karen say she would help?
Hmm, I do see:
> 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!)http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/admin/20040527/msgs/360625.html
But was she offering to help only if someone from the area did? Karen?
Bob
Posted by karen_kay on July 13, 2004, at 8:54:53
In reply to Re: getting cracking » karen_kay, posted by Dr. Bob on July 12, 2004, at 18:14:13
i'll do what i can! (still no mention of the open bar though :)
i do think it would be much easier if we had some 'open contacts' in the area. sorry, i haven't been following the thread. i just saw my name. i'll go back and reread. but, count me in! (one thing though, i can't commit to a party one year from now :( it's hard to commit to something a week from now, let alone one year... but, i'lll sure help plan it... and i'll see who i know from the area to get tips on where to plan having it, arrangements, ect...
everyone who wants to be involved in some way or another can email me at karen_kay12 at yahoo.... if we could all jsut keep in touch through forwarding emails, that'd be great.... how's that sound?
oh, and mr bob, in what way(s) do you want to be involved? do you want to jump out of the cake? :)
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