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Posted by sabrina0805 on April 3, 2006, at 2:51:41
In reply to Re: i promised myself.. » justyourlaugh, posted by ClearSkies on April 1, 2006, at 5:49:43
I really commend your efforts ClearSkies, in what is clearly not always a very pleasant task. I have babble to thank for many friendships, your included. I hope to never lose those. You are courageous to fight the good fight and I wish you strength. I am sorry that I won't be here much to support you.
You have my love though.
Sabrina
Posted by Dr. Bob on April 5, 2006, at 18:31:36
In reply to Re: restored it » Dr. Bob, posted by muffled on March 29, 2006, at 9:54:47
> This place is only about POLICY??????????
> We are PEOPLE Dr. Bob, hurting PEOPLE. We EXIST.I know, and I'm sorry about that. Still, the idea here is for people who are hurting to receive support from other posters rather than from me.
Bob
Posted by muffled on April 5, 2006, at 19:00:59
In reply to Re: restored it, posted by Dr. Bob on April 5, 2006, at 18:31:36
> > This place is only about POLICY??????????
> > We are PEOPLE Dr. Bob, hurting PEOPLE. We EXIST.
>
> I know, and I'm sorry about that. Still, the idea here is for people who are hurting to receive support from other posters rather than from me.
>
> BobDuh, I'm not talking about support from you. Wouldn't want it from you. What I just wanted was a harmful post deleted. I see no good reason why it cannot be removed.
And your sorry bout what?
I'm not clear on that.
Muffled
Posted by Dr. Bob on April 7, 2006, at 1:58:47
In reply to Re: restored it » Dr. Bob, posted by muffled on April 5, 2006, at 19:00:59
> Duh, I'm not talking about support from you. Wouldn't want it from you. What I just wanted was a harmful post deleted.
But wouldn't the reason to delete it be to support those who are hurting?
Bob
Posted by Dinah on April 7, 2006, at 8:35:21
In reply to Re: restored it, posted by Dr. Bob on April 7, 2006, at 1:58:47
Dr. Bob, perhaps you'd like to rephrase that. I've got the feeling it didn't come out as you intended.
That's something other posters *can't* do. But they did petition you to do it. You would just be enabling their support.
Posted by muffled on April 7, 2006, at 9:49:33
In reply to Re: restored it » Dr. Bob, posted by Dinah on April 7, 2006, at 8:35:21
you have the power to delete.
I can't do that.
I wouldn't want support from you, but as administrator you can remove that post as so many have asked.
Your just comming acrosss as either manipulative or a stubborn mule.
Mebbe you a nice guy. But I just not seeing that right now.
Makes me sad.
Muffled
Posted by muffled on April 7, 2006, at 9:50:39
In reply to Re: restored it » Dr. Bob, posted by Dinah on April 7, 2006, at 8:35:21
Posted by NikkiT2 on April 7, 2006, at 11:09:44
In reply to Yea Bob, just like Dinah said..., posted by muffled on April 7, 2006, at 9:49:33
I think we can take it that Dr Bob won't be removing this post.
Anyway, I know after a previous similar problem, the offending word was asterixed out.
Could, maybe, that work in this situation? If the nasty words were asterixed out?
Nikki
Posted by wildcard11 on April 7, 2006, at 13:22:04
In reply to Compromise idea.., posted by NikkiT2 on April 7, 2006, at 11:09:44
i agree...Mr.Bob, you deleted the personal info. of the other poster involved that THEY themselves posted so the least you cld. do is xxxx out the neg. words. i think the person it was addressed to will still feel plum AWFUL but it's better than doing NOTHING...whatcha think???
Posted by wildcard11 on April 7, 2006, at 13:22:47
above from Nikki about the post most want deleted....
Posted by muffled on April 7, 2006, at 13:24:58
In reply to yeah » NikkiT2, posted by wildcard11 on April 7, 2006, at 13:22:04
Posted by wildcard11 on April 7, 2006, at 13:28:06
In reply to Don't understand whole thing :-( (nm), posted by muffled on April 7, 2006, at 13:24:58
allow it to keep hurting you. it has hurt enough. hopefully something will be changed b/c of persistence...(((muffled)))
Posted by muffled on April 7, 2006, at 13:40:29
In reply to please don't » muffled, posted by wildcard11 on April 7, 2006, at 13:28:06
Posted by Phillipa on April 7, 2006, at 17:16:08
In reply to Great Idea, posted by wildcard11 on April 7, 2006, at 13:22:47
Well what is it? Love Phillipa
Posted by wildcard11 on April 7, 2006, at 17:29:37
In reply to Re: Great Idea » wildcard11, posted by Phillipa on April 7, 2006, at 17:16:08
the words in the post that most want deleted since Mr.Bob won't delete it....
Posted by special_k on April 7, 2006, at 17:57:53
In reply to To xxx out » Phillipa, posted by wildcard11 on April 7, 2006, at 17:29:37
> the words in the post that most want deleted since Mr.Bob won't delete it....
hmm. and not just that he wouldn't delete it but he actively went and RESTORED it after it was deleted...
i mean... if deleting it is fairly understandably a show of support for jyl then what is restoring it supposed to be?
i think there do need to be some serious changes around here.
Posted by gardenergirl on April 7, 2006, at 23:59:19
In reply to Re: To xxx out, posted by special_k on April 7, 2006, at 17:57:53
> > i mean... if deleting it is fairly understandably a show of support for jyl then what is restoring it supposed to be?
I can only speculate, of course. But my assumption is that Dr. Bob restored it for consistency's sake. There is precedent for leaving similarly upsetting posts on the boards. I speak from personal experience on this one. The post is still there, and I think it might even be pre-asterisking. Not that you could mistake what is said if it's asterisked, anyway...
I'm not saying I agree with restoring JamesK's post. And frankly, I'd love to see the two in particular I'm thinking of deleted, although one is part of an extensive thread, so a marker of some sort would help prevent crazy-making. But I never expected Dr. Bob would agree to delete the post about jyl, judging from his past decisions.
And I suppose that judging where to draw the line on deleting posts which someone feels hurt by would be the subject of great debate. Not that there's anything wrong with that. Just a line that would be very difficult to define.
Yuck, I feel like I just defined a lose-lose situation.
gg
Posted by Phillipa on April 8, 2006, at 0:05:34
In reply to To play devil's advocate, posted by gardenergirl on April 7, 2006, at 23:59:19
Ahhh gg don't feel bad. Love Jan
Posted by special_k on April 8, 2006, at 0:19:45
In reply to To play devil's advocate, posted by gardenergirl on April 7, 2006, at 23:59:19
> And I suppose that judging where to draw the line on deleting posts which someone feels hurt by would be the subject of great debate. Not that there's anything wrong with that. Just a line that would be very difficult to define.
Yeah. But posts do get deleted sometimes.
(So he does make judgements of that kind)
He said he could see Jyl / Auntiemel's point re it being bad enough to delete.
Both Jyl and James wanted it deleted.
So all of those things considered...
>
>
Posted by Phillipa on April 8, 2006, at 0:23:00
In reply to Re: To play devil's advocate » gardenergirl, posted by Phillipa on April 8, 2006, at 0:05:34
Do the duputies and Bob vote? Love Phillipa
Posted by gardenergirl on April 8, 2006, at 1:16:11
In reply to Re: To play devil's advocate » gardenergirl, posted by Phillipa on April 8, 2006, at 0:05:34
> Ahhh gg don't feel bad. Love Jan
Thanks. But about what?
gg
Posted by gardenergirl on April 8, 2006, at 1:20:54
In reply to Re: To play devil's advocate » gardenergirl, posted by special_k on April 8, 2006, at 0:19:45
> Yeah. But posts do get deleted sometimes.
> (So he does make judgements of that kind)Like I said, I was only speculating. And I know he's deleted before. But I think he does TRY to be consistent, and I suppose it depends on circumstances and his awareness at any given time of what direction past decisions have gone. But really, I have no idea.
> He said he could see Jyl / Auntiemel's point re it being bad enough to delete.
True. I can, too. Just going by the statement I see most often when this comes up, "Sorry, but I don't like to delete posts" or something like that...
> Both Jyl and James wanted it deleted.
I'm not sure how much weight that is given in a decision like this one.
> So all of those things considered...
All things considered, another puzzle, I think. Or semi-blank slate?
Take care,
gg
Posted by gardenergirl on April 8, 2006, at 1:21:58
In reply to Re: To play devil's advocate » Phillipa, posted by Phillipa on April 8, 2006, at 0:23:00
> Do the deputies and Bob vote? Love Phillipa
We have on some decisions, but not as routine process.
gg
Posted by special_k on April 8, 2006, at 2:16:56
In reply to Re: To play devil's advocate » Phillipa, posted by gardenergirl on April 8, 2006, at 1:21:58
let me guess...
you vote when bob either doesn't care or knows the vote will fall his way?
has he ever let you guys decide something he didn't want?
?
Posted by Dr. Bob on April 8, 2006, at 5:54:22
In reply to Compromise idea.., posted by NikkiT2 on April 7, 2006, at 11:09:44
> you have the power to delete.
> I can't do that.
>
> MuffledNo, but you have the power to support in other ways...
> I know after a previous similar problem, the offending word was asterixed out.
>
> Could, maybe, that work in this situation? If the nasty words were asterixed out?
>
> NikkiMaybe. What word was it last time? And what words would it be this time?
Bob
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