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Posted by muffled on February 26, 2006, at 10:57:22
In reply to Re: support » Dr. Bob, posted by Dinah on February 26, 2006, at 6:37:57
> So, to be clear, you asked
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> > > And, to continue, whether warm feelings or outright love for me were involved?
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> Because you wanted to others to show her that others could join her in her feelings, and thus feel supported by other Babblers?
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> Hmmm....
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> So you want other Babblers to tell Deneb whether they've had warm feelings or outright love for you for no reason of your own, but to support her? Am I correct there?****Our Dr. Bob is behaving strangely. I'm still inclined to think its a game. Alot of shrinks do have serious problems of their own, thats what draws them in in the fist place. In my opinion if course. And him trying to select out a babbler for special attn. is VERY strange to me. VERY.
This whole thing is weird.
And all Bob says is one liners.
I feel he should explain just where it is he's comming from because honestly he has radically changed what he does in the last short while.
Hope he's not falling apart :-(
Well, he know where to come if he needs to talk HA!
Thats if he doesn't already under some name.......
Hmmmmmmmm........
Muffled
Posted by Dinah on February 26, 2006, at 11:19:43
In reply to Re: support » Dr. Bob, posted by fallsfall on February 26, 2006, at 10:22:29
That's how I feel too. Like it was unfair of him not to be upfront with his motivation.
I'd be happy to talk about that too.
But as far as the other, I don't think I can be much help.
Posted by Dinah on February 26, 2006, at 11:21:42
In reply to See, told ya..., posted by muffled on February 26, 2006, at 10:57:22
Maybe he's trying to be nicer and more real.
Poor guy can't win either way, can he. :)
(It was a sort of unnerving question if you don't think of it in a detached analytical way, wasn't it?)
Posted by muffled on February 26, 2006, at 11:24:54
In reply to Re: See, told ya... » muffled, posted by Dinah on February 26, 2006, at 11:21:42
if he would just explain himself.
We not utterly stupid people and we got a right to know.
Posted by 10derHeart on February 26, 2006, at 12:56:52
In reply to Re: See, told ya... » muffled, posted by Dinah on February 26, 2006, at 11:21:42
> Maybe he's trying to be nicer and more real.
cool. :-)
> Poor guy can't win either way, can he. :)You have an excellent point there. Somewhat goes with the territory though, I suppose, whether admin role, pdoc role....
> (It was a sort of unnerving question if you don't think of it in a detached analytical way, wasn't it?)
Yes! That's what part of my 'creepy' post meant. I tend to use that word in a very multi-purpose way, and I haven't felt like explaining myself. But as this thread has continued, I've been concerned it seemed like I was being contrary, or suspicious or cold or [really] overreacting...or some of all of the above... But that was it, something about the sense I got of something (?) underneath it did unnerve me. (DB, I'm not accusing you of anything. I truly have no clue, other than what you've now posted re: Deneb, why you asked that question when and how you asked it.)
I dunno. As muffled and LW have expressed, it just struck me as odd, and quite out of the blue.
Posted by Deneb on February 26, 2006, at 13:50:27
In reply to Re: support, posted by Dr. Bob on February 26, 2006, at 3:08:17
That's nice of Dr. Bob to want to make me feel less lonely and upset when he doesn't reply to my e-mails. I think he wants to help me stop e-mailing him so much.
Deneb
Posted by Racer on February 26, 2006, at 14:26:38
In reply to Re: Haven't heard back from my email?, posted by Deneb on February 22, 2006, at 17:53:52
> How come Dr. Bob doesn't reply to any of my e-mails? Am I harassing Dr. Bob when I send him lots of e-mails? Is Dr. Bob going to have me arrested for harassment one of these days?
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Deneb --My email to Dr Bob was a continuation of an earlier exchange we had, about his trip to San Francisco. I wanted to find out when and where we were meeting up, and was afraid my email had gotten lost in his inbox. That's the only reason I expected a response.
Maybe if you didn't send so many emails, you'd get more responses? Maybe not.
Mostly, Deneb, Dr Bob interacts with us on the board, in the open, where all can see. He doesn't do a whole lot behind the scenes, except maybe with deputies.
Posted by muffled on February 26, 2006, at 15:15:31
In reply to Re: support, posted by Dr. Bob on February 26, 2006, at 3:08:17
Dr Bob, when you responded to my e-mail awhile back, could you tell me, to continue, whether warm feelings or outright love for me were involved?
I'd so like to know......
Muffled
Posted by verne on February 26, 2006, at 19:00:00
In reply to Yo, Dr.Bob, posted by muffled on February 26, 2006, at 15:15:31
often my point. I know what you're talking about.
Yet when Dr. Bob sent out an open invitation to meet him in San Francisco "for drinks", I realize he's actually real and quite brave.
No kidding, blocks and Dr Bob aside, I think he's actually human, caring, and maybe some other good stuff.
veeble
Posted by Deneb on February 26, 2006, at 19:24:35
In reply to Re: Yo, Dr.Bob, posted by verne on February 26, 2006, at 19:00:00
> No kidding, blocks and Dr Bob aside, I think he's actually human, caring, and maybe some other good stuff.
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> veebleI think Dr. Bob cares about all of us. He wouldn't spend so much of his time, energy and money on Psycho-Babble if he didn't. I think it's a very altruistic thing to do.
Deneb
Posted by 5 on February 27, 2006, at 7:11:36
In reply to Re: reply to me, posted by Dr. Bob on February 23, 2006, at 8:17:11
>I wonder if you're the only one here who's wanted a reply from me. Anybody else?
I wonder if you are expecting a reply from anyone. I mean typically one does post in order to get replies. Or maybe you are just venting?
Posted by muffled on February 27, 2006, at 9:31:01
In reply to Re: reply to me » Dr. Bob, posted by 5 on February 27, 2006, at 7:11:36
I beleive its called transferrance or something. My T got too close, so I lay it on Bob steada her. Safer that way.
Poor ol Dr. Bob. He's a big boy. I expect he can take care of hisself.
Sorry Bobbo,
I'll just shut the yap now.
Posted by Damos on February 27, 2006, at 14:59:49
In reply to Re: reply to me, posted by Dr. Bob on February 23, 2006, at 8:17:11
Yes I did on the thread about Alex's block. And I readily admit to being quite disappointed by your lack of response.
Regards,
Damos
Posted by 10derHeart on February 27, 2006, at 15:49:11
In reply to Re: reply to me » Dr. Bob, posted by Damos on February 27, 2006, at 14:59:49
Posted by Dr. Bob on February 28, 2006, at 1:52:46
In reply to Yo, Dr.Bob, posted by muffled on February 26, 2006, at 15:15:31
> I've been honored by your responses to my emails. In a way, I think that sending an email to you is like a "Jessica" test. That if you send back a response I feel like you at least see me as an individual in the sea of Babblers.
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> When we were talking about me helping with technical things on the site a couple of years ago, it was disappointing to me that you took so long to reply. Rationally I knew that it was because what you needed to say would take time to put together. But I wanted you to be as excited about it as I was. You did reply, eventually, but I think I was more interested than you were.
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> I'm very careful to only send you emails that I think are "important". Because I want you to be motivated to pay attention to them, and see me as a helpful Babbler.
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> It feels like there is sibling rivalry on Babble. And one way to score points is to get an email from you.
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> Thanks for asking.
> Falls.> Dr Bob, when you responded to my e-mail awhile back, could you tell me, to continue, whether warm feelings or outright love for me were involved?
> I'd so like to know......
> MuffledThanks, so at least Dinah, LegWarmers, and Falls have had similar feelings. Deneb, does that in fact help you feel less alone?
I'm sorry about not being able to reply promptly to everyone. Please don't take it personally. It doesn't mean you're just a drop in the bucket or I'm not interested. I have warm feelings for everyone who posts, because everyone who posts helps the community by contributing their unique voice.
Bob
Posted by Dinah on February 28, 2006, at 2:12:41
In reply to Re: Yo, Babblers, posted by Dr. Bob on February 28, 2006, at 1:52:46
But I'm left with the question...
Similar to what?
I'm not sure that LegWarmers confessed to anything but being annoyed that you didn't respond. A natural enough feeling for anyone to have, whether or not they had warm feelings or outright love. I've felt it for my cable company. Hmmm... Bad example. I have feelings of outright love for my cable service.
I'll confess to motivations similar to those of Falls. But Falls, did you tell Dr. Bob that you had warm feelings or feelings of outright love for him?
And while I have confessed to feeling quite fond of you - as indeed I am, to the extent you allow it, I'm not one whit in love with you nor do I love you for that matter. And I'm reasonably sure I don't want to be endorsing feelings of outright love for you. I suppose that fondness could be considered warm.
So I suppose it all depends on how loosely you define "similar".
Next time, could you kindly ask Dinah, Falls, and Legwarmers if it could be truthfully said that they have had similar feelings to those expressed by Deneb, and allow them (i.e. me) to either agree or disagree?
Posted by Deneb on February 28, 2006, at 8:39:13
In reply to Re: Yo, Babblers, posted by Dr. Bob on February 28, 2006, at 1:52:46
> Thanks, so at least Dinah, LegWarmers, and Falls have had similar feelings. Deneb, does that in fact help you feel less alone?
Sort of...it helps to know that you also don't reply to other people. I'm sure some people here have warm feelings for you, but by the reaction of people to this thread I think I might be alone in loving you. (Don't worry, it's not like a have a shrine for you or anything like that. LOL) It's either that or people don't want to admit to loving you.
> I'm sorry about not being able to reply promptly to everyone. Please don't take it personally. It doesn't mean you're just a drop in the bucket or I'm not interested.Thanks for saying that Dr. Bob. :-)
>I have warm feelings for everyone who posts, because everyone who posts helps the community by contributing their unique voice.
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> BobAren't warm feelings wonderful? :-) Thanks for opening up just a little, you're the best Dr. Bob. Being an adminstrator of such a large forum must be hard at times. I'm sure lots of people appreciate the things you do for this site.
Deneb
Posted by Dinah on February 28, 2006, at 8:52:31
In reply to Re: Yo, Babblers, posted by Dr. Bob on February 28, 2006, at 1:52:46
That may have been a bit extreme.
But I didn't appreciate your turning my expressly stated "no" in a previous post into a "yes".
Posted by LegWarmers on February 28, 2006, at 9:03:43
In reply to Re: Yo, Babblers, posted by Dr. Bob on February 28, 2006, at 1:52:46
> Thanks, so at least Dinah, LegWarmers, and Falls have had similar feelings. >
uh..... What? I do not relate to those 'feelings', Im sorry, but I don't like being misrepresented. On the whole, I think you are quite on top of your emails, and I appreciate that.
Posted by LegWarmers on February 28, 2006, at 9:05:22
In reply to I'd like this thread to die a graceless death, posted by Dinah on February 28, 2006, at 2:12:41
Agreed!!
>But I'm left with the question...Similar to what?
I'm not sure that LegWarmers confessed to anything but being annoyed that you didn't respond. A natural enough feeling for anyone to have, whether or not they had warm feelings or outright love. I've felt it for my cable company. Hmmm... Bad example. I have feelings of outright love for my cable service.
I'll confess to motivations similar to those of Falls. But Falls, did you tell Dr. Bob that you had warm feelings or feelings of outright love for him?
And while I have confessed to feeling quite fond of you - as indeed I am, to the extent you allow it, I'm not one whit in love with you nor do I love you for that matter. And I'm reasonably sure I don't want to be endorsing feelings of outright love for you. I suppose that fondness could be considered warm.
So I suppose it all depends on how loosely you define "similar".
Next time, could you kindly ask Dinah, Falls, and Legwarmers if it could be truthfully said that they have had similar feelings to those expressed by Deneb, and allow them (i.e. me) to either agree or disagree?
Posted by muffled on February 28, 2006, at 13:51:09
In reply to Re: Yo, Babblers, posted by Dr. Bob on February 28, 2006, at 1:52:46
WTF are warm feelings!????????!!!!!!!!!!!!Snort.
I'm terribly depressed today, but this is way too funny.
I got no feelings today. Put em away for the day. HA.
Deneb, you sound you doing real good. Happy for ya.
Bob, you gettin' in TROUBLE!!!!!HAaaaaaaaaa!
Welcome to my world.....................
Posted by JenStar on February 28, 2006, at 22:10:35
In reply to We being scoped, all there is to it........., posted by muffled on February 24, 2006, at 22:31:03
but you can observe too, right? And I don't get how observing is the same thing as f***ing with you?
JenStar
Posted by Dr. Bob on March 1, 2006, at 1:02:37
In reply to Re: Yo, Babblers » Dr. Bob, posted by LegWarmers on February 28, 2006, at 9:03:43
> > so at least Dinah, LegWarmers, and Falls have had similar feelings.
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> Similar to what?
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> I'll confess to motivations similar to those of Falls.
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> And while I have confessed to feeling quite fond of you - as indeed I am, to the extent you allow it, I'm not one whit in love with you nor do I love you for that matter. And I'm reasonably sure I don't want to be endorsing feelings of outright love for you. I suppose that fondness could be considered warm.
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> So I suppose it all depends on how loosely you define "similar".
>
> Next time, could you kindly ask Dinah, Falls, and Legwarmers if it could be truthfully said that they have had similar feelings to those expressed by Deneb, and allow them (i.e. me) to either agree or disagree?
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> Dinah> uh..... What? I do not relate to those 'feelings', Im sorry, but I don't like being misrepresented. On the whole, I think you are quite on top of your emails, and I appreciate that.
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> LegWarmers> > Deneb, does that in fact help you feel less alone?
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> Sort of...it helps to know that you also don't reply to other people. I'm sure some people here have warm feelings for you, but by the reaction of people to this thread I think I might be alone in loving you.
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> DenebSorry, I was starting with the feeling of wanting a reply from me. It does depend on how loosely each poster defines "similar". Is there enough overlap to form a "subgroup" that can truthfully agree that they share something in common? I don't mean to put words in anyone's mouth or to push anyone to join such a subgroup. I'm just wondering if that's possible or if Deneb's alone.
Bob
Posted by fallsfall on March 1, 2006, at 7:47:36
In reply to Re: sharing something in common, posted by Dr. Bob on March 1, 2006, at 1:02:37
I'll join Deneb in the "Dr. Bob is a person who I think is important" club.
Posted by Dinah on March 1, 2006, at 10:57:04
In reply to Re: sharing something in common, posted by Dr. Bob on March 1, 2006, at 1:02:37
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