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Posted by alexandra_k on January 4, 2014, at 20:30:37
In reply to Sure but that's life I guess should you be blocked (nm) » alexandra_k, posted by HomelyCygnet on January 4, 2014, at 20:13:50
or maybe i should voluntarily block myself?
can you tell me more about how i've hurt you? if i can understand maybe i can do something to make it less likely to happen again.
Posted by HomelyCygnet on January 4, 2014, at 20:38:57
In reply to Re: Sure but that's life I guess should you be blocked, posted by alexandra_k on January 4, 2014, at 20:30:37
Posted by HomelyCygnet on January 5, 2014, at 9:46:46
In reply to Re: Sure but that's life I guess should you be blocked, posted by alexandra_k on January 4, 2014, at 20:30:37
I can't believe that I'm a witness to such an abuse of civility. Truly, sincerely, there is no better example of what civility actually is, than to protect individuals from the throwing of sh*t upon them.
And you just stood by...........it's also a quote from Larry's 2 week block.......yes it is.... cussedy cuss cuss hmmm maybe support my block yes support equal blocks for all
Why should Larry get a block and not me?
PS I hear deputy racer has really stinky BO (please add bonus for insulting privileged class.)
Posted by alexandra_k on January 5, 2014, at 13:28:08
In reply to *SHAME* alex*SHAME*, posted by HomelyCygnet on January 5, 2014, at 9:46:46
Posted by Dr. Bob on January 5, 2014, at 13:48:01
In reply to *SHAME* alex*SHAME*, posted by HomelyCygnet on January 5, 2014, at 9:46:46
> Truly, sincerely, there is no better example of what civility actually is, than to protect individuals from the throwing of sh*t upon them.
>
> HomelyCygnetMy view is that civility is to choose one or more of:
> > 1. not sling it back
> > 2. shield themselves
> > 3. help others shield themselves
> > 4. notify me if they think I should respond
> > 5. express how they feel
> > 6. reflect on times they've slung it themselves, or wanted to
> > 7. support the slingerBoth #3 and #4 could be considered ways of protecting others. For example:
> I agree with the content of Twinleaf's post. I also feel it was expressed in a reasonably respectful manner. I strongly disagree with your blocking her.
>
> emmeThanks for expressing how you feel (#5) and doing it in a civil way (#1).
--
> > Every day, people forgo treatment for reasons that don't have anything to do with Lou. How might they be influenced to undergo treatment instead?
>
> how try to convince them to not believe all they read half of what they see.
>
> Phillipa> Hmm. Well, looking for a positive and constructive posture to take is a start. I'm going to try something new. We'll see.
>
> - ScottGreat, then we'll both be trying something new. :-)
Bob
Posted by HomelyCygnet on January 6, 2014, at 2:11:42
In reply to Re: i'm sorry you are hurting (nm) » HomelyCygnet, posted by alexandra_k on January 5, 2014, at 13:28:08
How odd that you would say something like that after all the cussedy cuss cussing you did when someone presumed to understand you! You'll be pleased to hear I'm not hurting at all. (Or maybe you won't be I wouldn't presume to know your feelings;).
Bob moved my original reply. Here's a link
http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/admin/20131217/msgs/1057932.html
Posted by SLS on January 7, 2014, at 22:39:59
In reply to *SHAME* alex*SHAME*, posted by HomelyCygnet on January 5, 2014, at 9:46:46
> I can't believe that I'm a witness to such an abuse of civility. Truly, sincerely, there is no better example of what civility actually is, than to protect individuals from the throwing of sh*t upon them.
What about convincing (teaching) the thrower of sh*t to stop throwing it?
- Scott
Posted by alexandra_k on January 8, 2014, at 0:19:05
In reply to Re: *SHAME* alex*SHAME* » HomelyCygnet, posted by SLS on January 7, 2014, at 22:39:59
Posted by SLS on January 8, 2014, at 3:25:39
In reply to Re: can we change the subject header? (nm) » SLS, posted by alexandra_k on January 8, 2014, at 0:19:05
Lou Pilder is persistent at accomplishing his goals, even when these goals are wholly unpopular. He displays no shame when ridiculed, and does not alter the frequency or content of his posts in spite of ridicule. I wish I could be more like that.
- Scott
Posted by Phillipa on January 8, 2014, at 20:40:28
In reply to Nice things to say about other people., posted by SLS on January 8, 2014, at 3:25:39
Scott same message over & over gets boring. PJ
Posted by SLS on January 9, 2014, at 3:27:16
In reply to Re: Nice things to say about other people. » SLS, posted by Phillipa on January 8, 2014, at 20:40:28
> Scott same message over & over gets boring. PJ
Why didn't you say anything nice about anyone? What about me? In your very next post along this thread, how about choosing someone from the Psycho-Babble community and writing just a few words regarding their positive attributes or anything else positive that you like to say about them.
- Scott
Posted by SLS on January 9, 2014, at 3:41:55
In reply to Re: Nice things to say about other people., posted by SLS on January 9, 2014, at 3:27:16
HomelyCygnet is gifted with an extraordinary intelligence and an acute intellect. She is well read and draws from her eclectic knowledge base when she communicates. I need to use a dictionary to read through her posts. I have expanded my vocabulary because of her. She is a free thinker who is passionate about her beliefs; particularly those that involve justice and equal treatment. HomelyCygnet thus makes a formidable foe when she decides to advocate for someone or a cause. Her excellent memory is wholly unfair to have to argue against. She is quite clever and very quick when jousting in a repartee. There is no lack of humor in her posts. She is also very creative. I would love to see some of her writing dealing with subjects not associated with Psycho-Babble. I would be particularly interested in reading essays. I imagine she writes poetry, too. HomelyCygnet dares people to think. She offers intellectual challenges that provide learning opportunities, whether one agrees with her or not.
- Scott
Posted by SLS on January 9, 2014, at 13:58:52
In reply to Re: Nice things to say about other people., posted by SLS on January 9, 2014, at 3:41:55
Dr. Robert Hsiung, AKA Dr. Bob, is mostly altruistic and caring. He is generous with his time and resources to provide the world-wide-web with a site dedicated to the mutual support and education of people who suffer from mental illness.
Dr. Bob is patient, tolerant, and resilient. He has demonstrated a dedication to his bounteous mission, even when he is pelted by a steady stream of odious and vulgar posted messages. It is an interesting phenomenon that Dr. Bob should attract such vitriolic treatment. It would make for a good psychosocial study.
Dr. Bob offers an opportunity to learn civil communication. While his presentations are not always perfect, I find that he provides enough examples to learn from. When some individuals elect to apply the doctor's suggestions, others can learn from them. It seems that people learn aspects of communication by witnessing the communicative behaviors of others. Improving my ability to communicate civilly with others has been one of the most important lessons I have learned on Psycho-Babble. I found that working to express myself more civilly required that I inspect what aspects of my psyche yielded uncivil communication in the first place. I was motivated to improve myself, so I focused on these aspects to resolve them. I feel healthier.
Most fascinatingly, I became a better person with a more balanced psyche as a direct result of learning and practicing civil communication under Dr. Bob's guidance. I became a more civil person only after I began to learn civil communication. Civil communication led to a more civil mind rather than the reverse. Pretty cool.
- Scott
Posted by Dr. Bob on January 10, 2014, at 1:45:18
In reply to Re: Nice things to say about other people., posted by SLS on January 9, 2014, at 13:58:52
> Most fascinatingly, I became a better person with a more balanced psyche as a direct result of learning and practicing civil communication under Dr. Bob's guidance. I became a more civil person only after I began to learn civil communication. Civil communication led to a more civil mind rather than the reverse. Pretty cool.
Pretty cool, indeed! Thanks for posting that,
Bob
Posted by SLS on January 10, 2014, at 6:38:24
In reply to Re: Nice things to say about other people., posted by SLS on January 9, 2014, at 13:58:52
Sigismund adds to Psycho-Babble a unique personality that offers the humorous to the profound. He sure is different. This is a good thing. He knows a lot of stuff about a lot of stuff, and can contribute positively to any forum. He is an asset who helps to offset boring posts like mine.
:-)
- Scott
Posted by SLS on January 10, 2014, at 6:47:13
In reply to Re: Nice things to say about other people., posted by SLS on January 10, 2014, at 6:38:24
Alexandra_k is important to Psycho-Babble as a demonstration of how to communicate honestly. Apparently, she is not terribly concerned with what others think of her observations, perceptions, and opinions. She is a better woman than I am. I find her focus on philosophy to provide a welcome change of pace.
- Scott
Posted by SLS on January 10, 2014, at 7:01:22
In reply to Re: Nice things to say about other people., posted by SLS on January 10, 2014, at 6:47:13
I find Twinleaf to be perhaps the most reasonable member of the community. She is deliberative and civil. I use her as a role model. Her wisdom is very much appreciated by me, and I always read her posts. She is also a reliable source of information and understanding. I like the way she thinks.
- Scott
Posted by sigismund on January 10, 2014, at 16:50:20
In reply to Re: Nice things to say about other people., posted by SLS on January 10, 2014, at 6:38:24
>He is an asset who helps to offset boring posts like mine.
But you do have a sense of humour :)
Posted by SLS on January 10, 2014, at 23:52:28
In reply to Re: Nice things to say about other people. » SLS, posted by sigismund on January 10, 2014, at 16:50:20
> >He is an asset who helps to offset boring posts like mine.
>
> But you do have a sense of humour :)Thank you for being able to tease out the silliness in some of my posts. I like hearing that I don't present as having a monotone robotic voice.
Who shall we choose next?
Phillipa.
Phillipa is a voice of unconditional support. She is almost always there first to welcome a new poster and gives them a sense that Psycho-Babble is a safe and nurturing place. It is a rare event that Phillipa allows us to see the RN nurse inside of her. At these times, her writing becomes a sophisticated and cogent display of medical scientific knowledge, understanding, and logic. She must have been a hell of a nurse. I would love to pick her brain, but she is too quick for me, as she hops from thread to thread spreading a preponderance of positive energy.
- Scott
Posted by SLS on January 11, 2014, at 0:11:16
In reply to Re: Nice things to say about other people., posted by SLS on January 10, 2014, at 23:52:28
For me, Emme_V2 presents a well-balanced, deliberative, and scientific mind combined with a sincere and empathetic heart. I always feel fortunate whenever I spot one of her posts. She does a wonderful job of disagreeing with others without being disagreeable. I could probably use a few tweaks to be more like her in this regard. Emme_V2 is a good egg.
- Scott
Posted by SLS on January 11, 2014, at 9:06:44
In reply to Re: Nice things to say about other people., posted by SLS on January 11, 2014, at 0:11:16
10derheart.
Enough said?
No.
10derheart really is tender of heart. She is generous in offering her kindness of spirit to others. However, being tender and fierce are not mutually exclusive. I am delighted to see her assertive side manifest. She has the courage to rebuke accusations or ridicule without hesitancy. She is well balanced in her presentations, even though passion is often the motivator. I like her.
- Scott
Posted by HomelyCygnet on January 11, 2014, at 9:20:48
In reply to Re: Nice things to say about other people. » SLS, posted by sigismund on January 10, 2014, at 16:50:20
> >He is an asset who helps to offset boring posts like mine.
>
> But you do have a sense of humour :)
She's one of them what's funny without trying :)
Posted by SLS on January 11, 2014, at 10:40:46
In reply to Re: things to say about other people. » sigismund, posted by HomelyCygnet on January 11, 2014, at 9:20:48
Posted by HomelyCygnet on January 11, 2014, at 10:58:55
In reply to deja vu all over again, posted by HomelyCygnet on January 4, 2014, at 11:58:59
> I don't agree with the substance of Twinleaf's message concerning Lou but it seemed to be expressed quite civilly.
Back to administrative matters
What can be done to prevent the loss of Twinny to the board?
I don't see how she could be any more civil.
Posted by SLS on January 11, 2014, at 12:13:56
In reply to Nice things to say about other people. (nm), posted by SLS on January 11, 2014, at 10:40:46
Bleauberry.
It is very easy to find nice things to say about Bleauberry, despite how aggressive I have been in challenging the content of his posts. Bleauberry is passionate in his desire to help people. He is willing to explore medical alternatives that are not embraced by mainstream psychiatry. Historically, a great many of the paradigms of traditional medicine have been supplanted by subsequent discoveries. Whereas I disagree with almost every one of Bleauberry's contentions, he remains courteous and polite. He demonstrates more tolerance of my behavior than I do of his. I'll have to learn better ways to communicate with people I so vehemently disagree with and feel the need to challenge.
Kudos to Bleauberry for remaining civil in the face of my confrontational posture.
- Scott
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