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Posted by Dinah on December 26, 2006, at 16:49:35
In reply to Re: Please don't pressure others » Dinah, posted by Happyflower on December 26, 2006, at 16:43:18
*Directing* a reply to someone is against the rules. My understanding is that mentioning them or the contents of their posts is not.
I believe it recently came up with me personally, and that was my understanding of the rule.
But if Dr. Bob doesn't agree, you can count on him to say so.
Posted by Happyflower on December 26, 2006, at 16:54:02
In reply to Re: Dr. Bob - *Trigger* » Happyflower, posted by Dinah on December 26, 2006, at 16:25:40
I have directly told a deputy face to face about the threat of sucide I receive when I choose to not talk to a certain member, in fact this was said in front of Dr. Bob at the time, face to face, and nothing was done about it. It isn't a matter of pressuring me to talk to them. IT is about them saying they are going to kill themselves if I don't talk to them.
In chat this behavior was done right in front of the deputies and nothing was done except to comfort the sucidal person.Only now , after I risk my *ss being blocked for speaking up, offering definate proof, is anything being done. Even that was a slap on the wrist. I give up, I really do.
Posted by Happyflower on December 26, 2006, at 17:00:30
In reply to The rule » Happyflower, posted by Dinah on December 26, 2006, at 16:49:35
So a person can get away with a DNP to someone, by not pushing the reply button , but still can say what they want to them in a very obvious way and still be within the rules because they didn't push the reply button specifically to the person?
It seems like the rules says something different to me.
So again it comes down to protecting the people who are good at staying on the line of the rules and getting away with it?
Posted by Dinah on December 26, 2006, at 17:07:51
In reply to Re: Dr. Bob - *Trigger* » Dinah, posted by Happyflower on December 26, 2006, at 16:54:02
I think that reporting a situation is different than talking about it. I think that for these issues, an official report or request to deputy *as* deputy or to Dr. Bob *as* administrator needs to be made.
That has always been my understanding.
The report this post function should work for that purpose as well, since it goes to all deputies and to Dr. Bob. Ideally, anyway. I suspect mine isn't working right now.
I'm sorry you're feeling frustrated. Misunderstandings and miscommunications can be frustrating, and I'm sorry for any part my actions played in those.
Posted by Happyflower on December 26, 2006, at 17:29:54
In reply to Re: Dr. Bob - *Trigger* » Dinah, posted by Happyflower on December 26, 2006, at 16:54:02
It just seems to me that the rules are protecting the wrong people, that if somone can still blackmail and manipulate others, as long as they stay within the lines. But the ones harmed has to jump through hoops to have anything done to protect them.
This is so wrong, and I am protesting against it. I am thinking of seriously of leaving due to this factor, I know I am not the only one who feels this way. If nothing is done with people who manipulate others by threatening sucide in order to get their way, I will probably leave for my own safety and sanity.
Posted by cubic_me on December 26, 2006, at 17:40:51
In reply to I am protesting!, posted by Happyflower on December 26, 2006, at 17:29:54
Happyflower, I just wanted to give you support and say that I can totally understand what a difficult situation you have been in.
I feel that the rules seem to be working against the people who give the most support in these situations.
Posted by fayeroe on December 26, 2006, at 17:44:43
In reply to I am protesting!, posted by Happyflower on December 26, 2006, at 17:29:54
i also understand and support you completely on this issue. i am sorry that i didn't post this sooner. you're not alone here. xoxox pat
Posted by ClearSkies on December 26, 2006, at 18:39:50
In reply to I am protesting!, posted by Happyflower on December 26, 2006, at 17:29:54
> It just seems to me that the rules are protecting the wrong people, that if somone can still blackmail and manipulate others, as long as they stay within the lines. But the ones harmed has to jump through hoops to have anything done to protect them.
I think that reporting a harassment (as Dinah outlined) would be a way to stop the problem. I thought of the dinner with Dr Bob as a casual get together. I didn't realize that you had expected a follow-up to your comment at the time, or else I would have brought it up with Dr Bob and the other deputies for further discussion.
I have to say that that evening was a whirl of sensations for me and I don't actually remember all of our conversations (plus I plain couldn't hear everyone).
ClearSkies
Posted by madeline on December 26, 2006, at 20:10:41
In reply to I am protesting!, posted by Happyflower on December 26, 2006, at 17:29:54
I support you on this HF. I would hate to see you leave, and hope that this situation can be resolved.
Maddie.
Posted by Deneb on December 26, 2006, at 20:21:07
In reply to Re: Restate - *Trigger*, posted by notfred on December 25, 2006, at 23:23:53
I'm not reading this thread. It upsets me too much. I saw you posted something above. I just realized I rescinded my DNP when I replied to you. I'm reinstating my DNP.
Please do not post to me Notfred. Thank-you
Deneb*
Posted by madeline on December 27, 2006, at 7:26:25
In reply to Re: Restate - *Trigger*, posted by notfred on December 25, 2006, at 23:23:53
I know that documenting harrassment in chat maybe a little hard to do, but I can honestly say that I have seen this harrassment myself in chat and have had to use the "ignore" option.
Posted by Farkus on December 27, 2006, at 7:34:17
In reply to I am protesting!, posted by Happyflower on December 26, 2006, at 17:29:54
> It just seems to me that the rules are protecting the wrong people, that if somone can still blackmail and manipulate others, as long as they stay within the lines. But the ones harmed has to jump through hoops to have anything done to protect them.
I also wish this would be addressed for the sake of what's "good" (IMO) for the community. I do not wish for anyone to be hurt but I am having a difficult time figuring out why some posters get warning after warning without being blocked and this practice is not applied to others. There must be something I don't know as it feels unequally applied to me - then again, that's a concern that been brought up over and over.
Posted by Farkus on December 27, 2006, at 8:15:42
In reply to Re: I am protesting! » Happyflower, posted by Farkus on December 27, 2006, at 7:34:17
I got quick on the submit button....
To add:
In regard to wording, the behavior of posting content linking “talk” of suicide (ideation, planning, action, fantasy - feel free to add ---) as being a potential consequence of the information, content, actions, etc. posted or not posted by other posters, well, despite semantics, I feel that type of message creates a link implying a cause and potential effect relationship. I feel that is harmful to the board at large and individual posters.
Posted by madeline on December 27, 2006, at 9:00:17
In reply to *Trigger*, posted by Farkus on December 27, 2006, at 8:15:42
I agree, but would potentially take it beyond an implied link. I think it clearly says that "what you did/said (didn't do/didn't say) made me feel like committing suicide".
If that doesn't satisfy the requirement of making someone feel put down or accused, then I don't know what does.
In certain cases I even think it goes beyond simple manipulation or pressure and straight into coercion.
M
Posted by Happyflower on December 27, 2006, at 9:08:06
In reply to Re: *Trigger* » Farkus, posted by madeline on December 27, 2006, at 9:00:17
Yes, I agree, it goes well beyond being civil. In fact it is also a symptom of anti social personality disorder.
People with this disorder may appear charming on the surface, but they are likely to be aggressive and irritable as well as irresponsible across all areas. They may have numerous somatic complaints and possibly attempt suicide but due to their use of manipulative behavior, it is difficult to separate what is true and what is not.
Posted by Happyflower on December 27, 2006, at 9:11:33
In reply to Re: *Trigger* » madeline, posted by Happyflower on December 27, 2006, at 9:08:06
Definition of Antisocial Personality Disorder
Personality denotes characteristic ways of thinking, feeling, behaving, and reacting to the environment. A personality disorder is said to exist when a person chronically uses mechanisms of coping in an inappropriate, stereotyped, and maladaptive fashion. Personality disorders are enduring and persistent styles of behavior and thought, not atypical episodes.
So this scares the heck out of me especially since I can't be left alone. My mother has this, and it just hits too close to home for me.
Posted by Happyflower on December 27, 2006, at 9:14:03
In reply to More symptoms of antisocial behavior, posted by Happyflower on December 27, 2006, at 9:11:33
my words directly.
Posted by Lou Pilder on December 27, 2006, at 9:52:58
In reply to *Trigger*, posted by Farkus on December 27, 2006, at 8:15:42
Friends,
It is written here,[...this is harmfull to..posters...].
There is a good study about suicide from about 5 years ago called The Great Smoky Mountains Study. The research indicated that there is a relationship to those having depression and suicide, but those that also had an anxiety disorder ran 50 times the risk for suicide behavior.
If this research is valid, and I have not found any contradictory research to show that it is not, then this brings up what IMO is a valid discussion as to this thread as to what could be a contributory factor , or not, in relation to aspects of the administration of this site.
One aspect is that if the population here could contain those of GAD, how could that validate or not, some of the aspects of, let's say, Happyflower's posts?
Lou
Posted by Dinah on December 27, 2006, at 9:54:38
In reply to Re: *Trigger* » madeline, posted by Happyflower on December 27, 2006, at 9:08:06
From Dinah, acting as deputy to Dr. Bob
It's ok to ask for rule changes, or to complain about how rules are applied.
But it is not ok under the rules here to bring it to a personal level and talk about an individual poster in negative terms.
I'm not positive whether that's been done since my last PBC's, and Dr. Bob might decide that it has been done. But I want to remind everyone to keep it theoretical on this board, and not post anything directed toward any poster that could lead them to feel accused or put down. Hypotheticals are good, and so is a reporting of the behavior only - without any characterization of the behavior in negative terms.
In addition I will say that PBC's have already been given on this thread. To several people. So at this point, please just report any continuation of offenses to Administration.
Please do not refer to any poster, whether by name or by clear implication, in negative terms. This is in violation of board civility policies, and PBC's have already been issued on this issue.
If anyone has any questions about what they're about to post, and whether it's ok under the rules, you can babblemail it to me or to another deputy for review before posting.
Posted by madeline on December 27, 2006, at 10:17:28
In reply to Reminder, posted by Dinah on December 27, 2006, at 9:54:38
I think that is very fair Dinah.
I don't want to double post, but over on the psych board I posted something that I learned about myself too about this whole discussion.
I know that this can be resolved with no more hurt to any of the parties involved.
I'm sorry If I contributed to that hurt in any way. Sincerely sorry.
Maddie
Posted by Lou Pilder on December 27, 2006, at 10:20:38
In reply to Lou's response to aspects of Farkus' post, posted by Lou Pilder on December 27, 2006, at 9:52:58
Friends,
In reading Happyflower's posts, I find that there are IMO very valid aspects for discussion here and think that there is merit to a continued discussion. In reading those posts, however, I am seeing into perhaps a deeper meaning than what is shown. This may be because of other aspects of the forum that could be interelated to what Happyflower has posted and could be discussed by email if you like. I think that this thread and some of the aspects of Happyflower's posts, has the potential to be very fruitfull in relation to support and education about many aspects of this forum.
Lou
Posted by Lou Pilder on December 27, 2006, at 10:32:02
In reply to Re: *Trigger* » madeline, posted by Happyflower on December 27, 2006, at 9:08:06
Friends,
It is written here,[...anti social personality disorder....].
This aspect brought up here , I think has great merit for discussion. It could be that Happyflower has a very deep understanding of the nature of support and education as to how things are interelated that I may share with her/him.
I would hope that this thread continues to allow development of these aspects that IMO could facilitate support and education here.
Lou
Posted by Happyflower on December 27, 2006, at 10:47:05
In reply to Reminder, posted by Dinah on December 27, 2006, at 9:54:38
I for one have not directed my comments on this torwards anyone in paticular, I am only talking in general terms the effects of sucidal threats against posters who don't do what the sucidal person requests. This a real issue, in fact it is in administration because many are having problems with this behavior on the boards, in chat, and in babblemails.
If someones see's their behavior that we are talking about, it is purely conciceidencal as no names were used. But of course it is about certain posters behaviors, if it wasn't then there would be no general complaints. But names were left out on purpose to keep it civil.I think it is completely valid to talk about why this happens, and what to do about it.
The only person talked about was directly violations of "don't post to me" , in which a paticular poster violated twice with 2 different babblers, in this exact thread, babblers who requested that they not be posted to. I for one, reported one this morning, but have yet to see anything done about it.
But the overall discussion here is about there needs to be changes in how we deal with sucidal threats against indivduals who don't do what they say.
I think discussing the charatersics of behaviors of someone who does this behavior is valid, because knowing what we are dealing with will help in how to deal with it. If it is personality disorders, or just those characteristics of the symptoms, then that needs to be taken into concederation.
I have not publicly talked about anyone in paticular, and to my knowledge nobody else has. What are we suppose to do, not talk about this and allow it to keep happening. I am glad I am taking a stand against it, and I am glad others have supported me for doing so either publicly or privately. Rules need to be changed to protect innocent people. If I get blocked for complaining about feeling blackmailed, threatened, then that is what it takes. But I haven't implied anyone, and if they think they are being talked about, then that isn't my fault they feel guilty for their behaviors. You can't talk about this behavior without implying that some babblers are doing this, but nobody was named.
Posted by Happyflower on December 27, 2006, at 10:54:26
In reply to Lou's response to aspects of Happyflower's post, posted by Lou Pilder on December 27, 2006, at 10:32:02
I agree, one of the charactisics of anti-social behavior is threatening sucide as a form of manipulation. I am not trying to put anyone down if they have this disorder, I am simply talking about one of the symptoms. I have learned about this through living with somone who has this, and through pysch classes at school. I am required to know this stuff, and I see the signs easier than someone who hasn't been exposed to it in their life.
What do we do about the manipulation threats of sucide on this site? Do we take into concideration of disorders in blocking them for the behavior. Do we allow this behavior to continue and to harm innocent people by it? It seems like something needs to be done, no matter who it is happening to, and who is doing the behavior.
Posted by Lou Pilder on December 27, 2006, at 11:29:03
In reply to Re: Lou's response to aspects of Happyflower's post » Lou Pilder, posted by Happyflower on December 27, 2006, at 10:54:26
FRiends,
I think that this discussion that Happyflower is posting about could involve the study that I mentioned. I do not have a link for it, but I think it was from the University of Virginia if you do a search for it to get the entire study.
Lou
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