Psycho-Babble Psychology Thread 923034

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If people are testing the buttons

Posted by Dinah on October 28, 2009, at 2:57:02

Perhaps it would be thoughtful to test them on the tester's own posts?

I find it distressing to see numbers on my posts, and we know pressing the buttons does cause the numbers to rise.

{I request that no one tweet or link any of my posts without asking me first.}

 

Re: If people are testing the buttons

Posted by Dinah on October 28, 2009, at 3:01:16

In reply to If people are testing the buttons, posted by Dinah on October 28, 2009, at 2:57:02

I say this only because different posts of mine are now sporting numbers, and this is in no way directed to those who already explained.

 

Re: If people are testing the buttons » Dinah

Posted by rskontos on October 28, 2009, at 15:46:04

In reply to Re: If people are testing the buttons, posted by Dinah on October 28, 2009, at 3:01:16

Dinah,

I went to Dr Bob's twitter to see if yours had been posted and so far not but Dr Bob linked impermanace's entire suicide post to Twitter and we are all there. It makes me so mad at him. I don't think it is ethical to post something like that to Twitter. Twitter is a twit site for blah blah type of stuff it is a SOCIAL network (in case Dr Bob is reading) not something of the nature of his/her post to be out there willy nilly. So I think this is my last post until Dr Bob actually answers my previous posts but I wanted to let you know I tried the buttons but I don't think it was to yours, it could have been but i did not confirm anything I was checking to see where the links go. I tested my own too to see if they worked.

I am so sad. Sad for all of us. But you sure do express my feelings better than I do. Thank you.

rsk

 

Twittering Suicidal Intentions » rskontos

Posted by psych chat on October 28, 2009, at 18:36:38

In reply to Re: If people are testing the buttons » Dinah, posted by rskontos on October 28, 2009, at 15:46:04

"...but Dr Bob linked impermanace's entire suicide post to Twitter and we are all there."

This sickens me. I also think it is unethical, unprofessional, and anti-social.

I was going to slowly fade off this site, never to be heard from again...eventually. This makes me want to make this my last post. I will linger around a bit to check out the responses to my posts.

If someone wanted their suicidal intentions Twittered out to the world or on Facebook accounts, they could and would do it themselves.

 

Twittering Suicidal Intentions » psych chat

Posted by psych chat on October 28, 2009, at 19:07:45

In reply to Twittering Suicidal Intentions » rskontos, posted by psych chat on October 28, 2009, at 18:36:38

How can it be UNethical for a psychiatrist to offer advice on this site directly to someone contemplating suicide, but at the same time, be ethical for the doctor to twitter this persons suicidal thoughts? I know it's against practice ethics to give online advice, but shouldn't it be against clinical practice ethics for mental health professionals to Twitter patients' mental health issues around the world as well?

Hmmm. I might just contact the APA about this. Not directed at any one individual in particular, but about the ethics of doctors Twittering patients' mental health problems and suicidal intentions. I think this crosses a line.

 

Re: Twittering Suicidal Intentions

Posted by emilyp on October 28, 2009, at 19:48:25

In reply to Twittering Suicidal Intentions » psych chat, posted by psych chat on October 28, 2009, at 19:07:45

Not only should you contact the AMA but you should tell them it is Dr. Bob. I think the AMA would be a bit surprised about this.

 

reporting-DO IT

Posted by muffled on October 28, 2009, at 20:16:44

In reply to Re: If people are testing the buttons » Dinah, posted by rskontos on October 28, 2009, at 15:46:04

I find it hard to beleive that Bobs peers do not know what is happening on babble?
This whole scenario is fascinating to be sure, welcome to the internet. Its like the wild west.
This has been comming on a long time, which is why I left so long ago. I finally realized the I could not work w/the issues of who Bob is. I am not saying he is evil, I am not perfect either.
But yes, I will admit that I find how he runs this mental health site perplexing....I cannot for the life of me understand why he does what he does.
As far as twitting a suicide post :( There was a time when Bob would have deleted such a thread, let alone tweeted it.
I do in fact hope someone pursues what Bob is doing here. Keep him more accountable, if possible....
I am also uncomfortable with the whole archive thing.
I think threads should have a set time for archiving, but then they should be deleted.
So, obvo this site is not for me, but yes, I still read from time to time.
So ya, I hope some people will persue this whole thing. Bring it to more public(with Bobs peers anyways) view as to how we, the consumers at babble have felt about how Bob has treated us.
How he has lost all his deputies.
How he has lost so many long time posters.
How he just walks over everyone irregardless of how they feel.
Yeah, I'm not happy with Bobbo.
Too bad.
Best wishes to all.
Muffled

 

Re: reporting-DO IT

Posted by psych chat on October 28, 2009, at 20:54:13

In reply to reporting-DO IT, posted by muffled on October 28, 2009, at 20:16:44

I contacted the APA (see administration).

 

Re: reporting-DO IT

Posted by Phillipa on October 29, 2009, at 12:23:13

In reply to Re: reporting-DO IT, posted by psych chat on October 28, 2009, at 20:54:13

I saw Dinah, some posters who changed their names and I knew the old name so know they came from the archieves, right now I will read the suicide. The poster had already said they were leaving. Wonder if they can post charges? Yes Muffled welcome to the Wild West. I like the way some posters answer they neighter do or don't to confuse the reader. I've tried this also. psch chat good for you. It's not required to sign your name is it? Not anymore

 

If those who are leaving

Posted by Dinah on October 29, 2009, at 13:48:07

In reply to If people are testing the buttons, posted by Dinah on October 28, 2009, at 2:57:02

Decide on somewhere to go, please babblemail me.

I won't be posting at Babble under these conditions. I'll still chat though, and babblemail will be on. So it's not goodbye. Just see you elsewhere.

I really care about the Psychology Board posters. I hope we'll figure out some way to stay in contact.

 

Re: Twittering Suicidal Intentions

Posted by Sigismund on October 29, 2009, at 14:47:44

In reply to Twittering Suicidal Intentions » rskontos, posted by psych chat on October 28, 2009, at 18:36:38

>I was going to slowly fade off this site, never to be heard from again...eventually.

Oh yes, I've been trying to do that for years.

I actually went to Dr Bob's Twitter page, but there was so much there in an unusual format that it made me feel very tired.
I couldn't be bothered trying to understand a fresh lot of this stuff.

 

Re: If those who are leaving » Dinah

Posted by TherapyGirl on October 29, 2009, at 16:39:25

In reply to If those who are leaving, posted by Dinah on October 29, 2009, at 13:48:07

Me, too. I hope we can figure out how to do this.

This makes me so very, very sad. Unbelievably sad.

Somehow the Twittering/Facebooking thing just feels more voyeuristic or something. Before at least we knew people who found us had actually found us because they were searching for people with common issues. This way seems to be like one of those Amber Alert signs on the highway.

Sigh.

 

A place where there ARE no buttons???

Posted by Kath on October 29, 2009, at 19:03:19

In reply to Re: If people are testing the buttons » Dinah, posted by rskontos on October 28, 2009, at 15:46:04

> Dinah,
>
> I went to Dr Bob's twitter to see if yours had been posted and so far not but Dr Bob linked impermanace's entire suicide post to Twitter and we are all there.

I think I've hardly ever heard anything so disgusting. Holy Cr** - I don't know HOW that can NOT be professionally unethical. But that's just my own opinion & what do I know about professionalism?

I am disgusted about the whole 'Here are the buttons people - go to it y'all' right at the bottom of each post. I am very angry. And so unutterably sad & upset for everyone who has had really private, vulnerable-type posts put on Facebook or Twitter by someone other than themself.

I have written a post on the Social board about us being proactive in creating a site that IS safe.

Kath

PS - I guess some don't like the idea of a private site, & while it has drawbacks, after this whole new nonesense with the buttons, I think a private site would have more advantages than disadvantages.

K

 

There's a tweet

Posted by muffled on October 29, 2009, at 19:14:22

In reply to A place where there ARE no buttons???, posted by Kath on October 29, 2009, at 19:03:19

to daisys goodbye thread.
and bout dinah 'idealizing'
So, then I can be twitted too? even though I am on the no tweet list?
There is no control?
This is so dumb.
Too bad it went this way.
I think babble has always been Bobs, and not about 'us'. Its Bobs toy. We were just useful entertainment.
We are expendable, new folks will come.
Bob, g'head and block me, cuz I really just got to say it.....you are being an *ss.
I am very dissapointed.
M

 

Re: There's a tweet » muffled

Posted by Kath on October 29, 2009, at 19:21:24

In reply to There's a tweet, posted by muffled on October 29, 2009, at 19:14:22


> So, then I can be twitted too? even though I am on the no tweet list?
Yuppers!!

> There is no control?
Nada

> This is so dumb.
Ditto

> Too bad it went this way.
It sure is.

> I think babble has always been Bobs, and not about 'us'. Its Bobs toy. We were just useful entertainment.
Ya know, I always gave him the benefit of the doubt & didn't really think badly of him. I now believe that these buttons are an attempt to get new 'customers' & boost numbers here, which have dwindled abysmally, in my opinion.

> We are expendable, new folks will come.
Yup - I think that's what it's ALLLLL about, unfortunately. I never used to think like that. I think I was pretty naive.
:-(

> Bob, g'head and block me, cuz I really just got to say it.....you are being an *ss.
> I am very dissapointed.
> M

I'm very disappointed to Muffy. We deserve better. We agreed to certain use of our posts. I do NOT remember agreeing to all readers of my posts having the instant option of spreading my posts through cyberspace!

:-(( Kath

 

Those who are leaving.....

Posted by Kath on October 29, 2009, at 19:23:22

In reply to If those who are leaving, posted by Dinah on October 29, 2009, at 13:48:07

If you're interested in this, I started a thread on Social about it. Kath

> Decide on somewhere to go, please babblemail me.
>
> I won't be posting at Babble under these conditions. I'll still chat though, and babblemail will be on. So it's not goodbye. Just see you elsewhere.
>
> I really care about the Psychology Board posters. I hope we'll figure out some way to stay in contact.
>
>

 

Re: There's a tweet » muffled

Posted by 10derHeart on October 29, 2009, at 22:36:51

In reply to There's a tweet, posted by muffled on October 29, 2009, at 19:14:22

For me, the more this gets discussed, the more complicated it becomes, as Daisy sorta mentioned. I do not care for the buttons (I can't use them anyway, so, so ironic - they don't even work for me...) and the way Dr. Bob did this, like he has sometimes done in the past, without prior warning, explanation and certainly no discussion, was, was......__________ and _________. You know I can't say within the rules.

But I don't necessarily totally agree with everyone's specific charges (accusations?) against Dr. Bob. I think it's important when emotions run high to strive for accuracy and to call him out on what has actually happened, or at least happened without full knowledge, whether we hate it, like it, or don't care....

> to daisys goodbye thread.

Perhaps, but not to her post. She is on the opt out list, so I cannot see him doing that purposely. The link is to the post by Peg, within the thread Daisy began. Peg did not opt out, or at least I don't see her name on the list. We have known since he started Tweeting in the summer it would be this way.. I can see how that is a technicality; I can kinda see this both ways, fair and unfair. If Dr. Bob wants to Tweet his own posts, or those of Babblers who said "that's fine - go ahead," must that freedom be removed because others' posts (opted-out) will be in the threads? Maybe. Maybe not. Someone's needs are going to be subjugated to someone else's, (well, that's life itself...) at some point ....which choice is absolutely the right thing or not, does not seem clear. Maybe I am now overthinking things now, but I find that a tough one to see as black and white.

>and bout dinah 'idealizing'

Yes, but in Dr. Bob's defense, Dinah did NOT opt out at that time (August) and told him he could Tweet her posts.

> So, then I can be twitted too? even though I am on the no tweet list?

By other people, sure. Nothing to prevent that, and with the buttons Dr. Bob has now made it technically easier for those using Facebook or Twitter. But not directly by Dr. Bob, as I think he will check the list. But, if I click over to Babble, and am interested, I might read all the *rest* of the posts on a thread he Tweeted. Which I imagine is what Dr. Bob sees as an upside - the reader would be intrigued and want to read more, get to know these people....I guess much like how I felt when I found this board by Googling.

> I think babble has always been Bobs, and not about 'us'. Its Bobs toy. We were just useful entertainment.

That I do not believe. I think he just can't get "it" re: certain emotional aspects abut Babblers, as you have wisely posted about said many, many times.


It's difficult. Hope you aren't blocked, muffled.

 

sorry » 10derHeart

Posted by muffled on October 30, 2009, at 1:27:21

In reply to Re: There's a tweet » muffled, posted by 10derHeart on October 29, 2009, at 22:36:51

You know I can't say within the rules.

** ;-)

But I don't necessarily totally agree with everyone's specific charges (accusations?) against Dr. Bob. I think it's important when emotions run high to strive for accuracy and to call him out on what has actually happened, or at least happened without full knowledge, whether we hate it, like it, or don't care....

*WELL said 10der, I fully agree!

> > to daisys goodbye thread.
>
> Perhaps, but not to her post. She is on the opt out list, so I cannot see him doing that purposely. The link is to the post by Peg, within the thread Daisy began. Peg did not opt out, or at least I don't see her name on the list. We have known since he started Tweeting in the summer it would be this way.. I can see how that is a technicality; I can kinda see this both ways, fair and unfair. If Dr. Bob wants to Tweet his own posts, or those of Babblers who said "that's fine - go ahead," must that freedom be removed because others' posts (opted-out) will be in the threads? Maybe. Maybe not. Someone's needs are going to be subjugated to someone else's, (well, that's life itself...) at some point ....which choice is absolutely the right thing or not, does not seem clear. Maybe I am now overthinking things now, but I find that a tough one to see as black and white.
> >and bout dinah 'idealizing'
>
> Yes, but in Dr. Bob's defense, Dinah did NOT opt out at that time (August) and told him he could Tweet her posts.

* Thanks, thats a good explanation.
I must admit I am not fully up on wassup w/all this because I haven't been here much. I have just picked up bits and pieces. Its complex.

> > So, then I can be twitted too? even though I am on the no tweet list?
>
> By other people, sure. Nothing to prevent that, and with the buttons Dr. Bob has now made it technically easier for those using Facebook or Twitter. But not directly by Dr. Bob, as I think he will check the list. But, if I click over to Babble, and am interested, I might read all the *rest* of the posts on a thread he Tweeted. Which I imagine is what Dr. Bob sees as an upside - the reader would be intrigued and want to read more, get to know these people....I guess much like how I felt when I found this board by Googling.

*ahhhh the internet, what a friggin minefield hey? :(

> > I think babble has always been Bobs, and not about 'us'. Its Bobs toy. We were just useful entertainment.
>
> That I do not believe. I think he just can't get "it" re: certain emotional aspects abut Babblers, as you have wisely posted about said many, many times.

*This is my ongoing frustration w/Bob showing. I don't mind for myself so much, but I tend to get a little uppity when my friends are upset :(
yes, I agree with you and myself!(LOL!) that it does seem to be just who Bob is. But again, I find it incredibly frustrating that he doesn't seem to have respect for the feelings of many long term people here, who have been so helpful and good. Its like he's a bull in a china shop barging around unseeing. I have told him, others have told him, over and over.He seems unable to understand, Which is why I left.
I actually generally have really good 'spidey senses' about people that might harm. I never truly trusted Bob. I tried so hard (beleive me I TRIED)to work with him, I was obsessed with what WERE his motivations in running this site. I never could get a good answer. My spidey senses continued to tingle re: Bob. But many others here whom I had/HAVE! great respect for, seemed to trust him. So I gave him the huge benefit of the doubt despite what I sensed. I tried SO FRIGGIN HARD. I finally came to realize, that it just was history keeping repeating itself. Bobs behaviour wasn't changing. And while he would occasionally ask (very odd?!?) questions, like he seemed to be genuinely interested, it never really went anywhere. I tried to help him out. I really did. But to no avail.
So I left.
Sadly my spidey senses WERE right. They have saved my bacon many times.

> It's difficult. Hope you aren't blocked, muffled.
>
*And this is one of things I most liked about Babble, the posters here. This is the thing I miss most, the community.
Special, amazing, good hearted people who brought out the best in me.
10der, thanks for giving me heads up. I do not care if I am blocked, but I DO care that perhaps I came across too harshly against Bob, that I didn't have my facts straight.
I don't think he is evil.
I just think his agenda for this website is HIS agenda, and what the rest of us think, truly doesn't seem to matter to him.
That doesn't make for a safe community.
I'll give him one thing, computer programwise, this site runs VERY well, just his respect for people wise it doesn't...
So I am sorry I said things perhaps wrongly. But my beleifes about Bob are based on a fair amt of observation and interaction, both on and off the boards.
Still, after all this, I don't understand Bob, I just don't. Maybe I would rather I NOT understand him :( I'd rather not know...
Take care,
Blessings on all of you(Bob too).
Thanks,
Muffled



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Re: sorry

Posted by Dr. Bob on October 30, 2009, at 9:00:16

In reply to sorry » 10derHeart, posted by muffled on October 30, 2009, at 1:27:21

> I went to Dr Bob's twitter to see if yours had been posted and so far not but Dr Bob linked impermanace's entire suicide post to Twitter and we are all there. It makes me so mad at him.
>
> rsk

Regarding what's actually on Twitter, please see:

http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/psycho/20091022/msgs/923483.html

--

> Somehow the Twittering/Facebooking thing just feels more voyeuristic or something. Before at least we knew people who found us had actually found us because they were searching for people with common issues.
>
> TherapyGirl

Anxiety is a natural response to change, and I think the reaction here is in part a sign of cohesiveness and a desire to protect this community from disruption. Like you, however, Facebook and Twitter users are real people who can benefit from support and education. Sharing and tweeting might lead them to the many thoughtful and intelligent posts here, and then they might join Babble and contribute new perspectives and energy. I think good can come of this -- for current posters, for new posters, and for this community as a whole. I'd like to ask you to try to be open to that possibility.

http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/admin/20090813/msgs/922824.html

--

> 10der, thanks for giving me heads up. I do not care if I am blocked, but I DO care that perhaps I came across too harshly against Bob, that I didn't have my facts straight.
> I just think his agenda for this website is HIS agenda, and what the rest of us think, truly doesn't seem to matter to him.
> So I am sorry I said things perhaps wrongly.
> Still, after all this, I don't understand Bob, I just don't. Maybe I would rather I NOT understand him :( I'd rather not know...
>
> Muffled

Muffled, thanks. And thanks, 10der, for showing her how she might interpret things more charitably.

May I ask why you might not want to understand me?

I'm not sure our agendas are so different. I want this to be a supportive and educational site. And I welcome new perspectives and energy. Does anybody else?

Kath may disagree:

> I now believe that these buttons are an attempt to get new 'customers' & boost numbers here, which have dwindled abysmally, in my opinion.

Are all of you opposed to new "customers"? (Reasonable people can disagree.)

If our agendas aren't so different and we (more or less) agree on the goals of support, education, and new perspectives and energy, then the next question is how we get there.

I seem not to have gone about this very wisely. I didn't intend to cause anxiety, hurt, frustration, or anger, and I'm sorry I have. Where I get stuck is:

It's always been possible to let others know about posts here. And I don't see how it can be prevented. With the link to the "do not share/tweet list", people can at least see what your wishes are. I guess in theory the buttons could automatically check the list themselves, but I have no control over how they work.

http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/admin/20090813/msgs/923479.html

Any ideas on how we can move forward (more or less) together?

Bob

 

Re: sorry » Dr. Bob

Posted by Kath on October 30, 2009, at 9:13:45

In reply to Re: sorry, posted by Dr. Bob on October 30, 2009, at 9:00:16

> > I went to Dr Bob's twitter to see if yours had been posted and so far not but Dr Bob linked impermanace's entire suicide post to Twitter and we are all there. It makes me so mad at him.
> >
> > rsk
>
> Regarding what's actually on Twitter, please see:
>
> http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/psycho/20091022/msgs/923483.html
>
> --
>
> > Somehow the Twittering/Facebooking thing just feels more voyeuristic or something. Before at least we knew people who found us had actually found us because they were searching for people with common issues.
> >
> > TherapyGirl
>
> Anxiety is a natural response to change, and I think the reaction here is in part a sign of cohesiveness and a desire to protect this community from disruption. Like you, however, Facebook and Twitter users are real people who can benefit from support and education. Sharing and tweeting might lead them to the many thoughtful and intelligent posts here, and then they might join Babble and contribute new perspectives and energy. I think good can come of this -- for current posters, for new posters, and for this community as a whole. I'd like to ask you to try to be open to that possibility.
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> http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/admin/20090813/msgs/922824.html
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> > 10der, thanks for giving me heads up. I do not care if I am blocked, but I DO care that perhaps I came across too harshly against Bob, that I didn't have my facts straight.
> > I just think his agenda for this website is HIS agenda, and what the rest of us think, truly doesn't seem to matter to him.
> > So I am sorry I said things perhaps wrongly.
> > Still, after all this, I don't understand Bob, I just don't. Maybe I would rather I NOT understand him :( I'd rather not know...
> >
> > Muffled
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> Muffled, thanks. And thanks, 10der, for showing her how she might interpret things more charitably.
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> May I ask why you might not want to understand me?
>
> I'm not sure our agendas are so different. I want this to be a supportive and educational site. And I welcome new perspectives and energy. Does anybody else?
>
> Kath may disagree:
>
> > I now believe that these buttons are an attempt to get new 'customers' & boost numbers here, which have dwindled abysmally, in my opinion.
>
> Are all of you opposed to new "customers"? (Reasonable people can disagree.)

~ ~ ~I'm not opposed to new people at all Dr. Bob. When the conversation first started about Opt In versus Opt Out & you were asking us if we wanted to be on 'tweet' or not, I had no idea that there would be buttons on each post. There was such a flood on 'no' answers that I now can only think that the buttons there are about getting new people. I think getting new people is great! I have nothing against it. This place has helped me so much that I'd love to see it help others.

> If our agendas aren't so different and we (more or less) agree on the goals of support, education, and new perspectives and energy, then the next question is how we get there.
>
> I seem not to have gone about this very wisely. I didn't intend to cause anxiety, hurt, frustration, or anger, and I'm sorry I have.

~ ~ thanks for acknowledging that. ~ ~

> Where I get stuck is:
>
> It's always been possible to let others know about posts here. And I don't see how it can be prevented. With the link to the "do not share/tweet list", people can at least see what your wishes are. I guess in theory the buttons could automatically check the list themselves, but I have no control over how they work.

~ ~ There's a big difference in my opinion in having to 'cut & paste' or whatever versus the ready/easy/inviting (whatever) button. I do NOT believe that people will go to the 'do not share' list to see who's in & who's our. Hey - THIS might be better......make a "Yes Tweet Me" list. This list, I suspect would be much shorter & easy to check out. I'm partly being facetious (sp?).

Re: our common goals of support etc, I would have hoped a feeling of safety & security would be a goal also & it's not being met with this new innovation to the posts.
I'm not in your position, but if I were, I'd right about now be seriously considering removing the buttons. Alot of people have weathered various 'storms' here - me being one of them. I don't think I can weather this one. Every time I see those buttons at the bottom of a post I freeze. I can't post openly like I used to.
:-(

> Any ideas on how we can move forward (more or less) together?
>
> Bob

~ ~ ~ yes - please check the numbers of your existing 'community' & see how many want tweet & how many don't & then act accordingly regarding leaving or removing the buttons.

Kath

 

Redirect: the buttons

Posted by Dr. Bob on October 30, 2009, at 12:46:11

In reply to Re: sorry » Dr. Bob, posted by Kath on October 30, 2009, at 9:13:45

> I'm not opposed to new people at all Dr. Bob. ... I think getting new people is great! I have nothing against it. This place has helped me so much that I'd love to see it help others.

Thanks, I'm glad we agree on that goal.

> There's a big difference in my opinion in having to 'cut & paste' or whatever versus the ready/easy/inviting (whatever) button. I do NOT believe that people will go to the 'do not share' list to see who's in & who's our.
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> I would have hoped a feeling of safety & security would be a goal also & it's not being met with this new innovation to the posts.
> I'm not in your position, but if I were, I'd right about now be seriously considering removing the buttons.
>
> please check the numbers of your existing 'community' & see how many want tweet & how many don't & then act accordingly regarding leaving or removing the buttons.

I agree that the buttons make a difference. How big that difference is may be in the eyes of the beholder.

Safety and security are definitely fundamental to the goal of support.

"psych chat" proposed a different way to "act accordingly" on the long thread at Admin:

http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/admin/20090813/msgs/923503.html

Would that be an acceptable compromise?

To consolidate these discussions, I'd like to redirect this thread there. That's a different thread, so if you'd like to be notified by email of follow-ups to it, you'll need to request that there.

Thanks,

Bob

 

Re: If those who are leaving

Posted by sunnydays on November 1, 2009, at 17:26:51

In reply to If those who are leaving, posted by Dinah on October 29, 2009, at 13:48:07

Hi Dinah... I'll be posting a PsychCentral... I agree with you. It's not about not helping others. It's about being able to control our own words to the greatest extent possible, which all other reasonable social 'networking' sites that I am aware of allow. Of course someone could still copy and paste or post their own link, but that takes more work than pushing a button. Pushing a button is for mindless things like saying a video on Youtube is funny or an article about celebrity gossip is worth reading, not for the serious stuff we discuss. This makes it too easy. People can share without thinking. And there's no way for us to control how our information is used. So I'll be at PsychCentral, under a different name. If I see you there, I'll let you know I used to be a Babbler. :)

sunnydays

 

About Imperm. post on twitter..... » Dr. Bob

Posted by Kath on November 1, 2009, at 20:14:59

In reply to Re: sorry, posted by Dr. Bob on October 30, 2009, at 9:00:16

> Regarding what's actually on Twitter, please see:
>
> http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/psycho/20091022/msgs/923483.html

Guess what. So okay - THAT doesn't tell the whole thing, but then when I clicked on it the whole thread showed.

Not cool. In my opinion.

Why should something like that be spread open-booked?????

Did you stop & think how it might feel for him to happen to go on there & read that? Or for his Mom to???

Kath

 

Re: If those who are leaving » sunnydays

Posted by Phillipa on November 1, 2009, at 20:56:26

In reply to Re: If those who are leaving, posted by sunnydays on November 1, 2009, at 17:26:51

Sunnydays you can opt out even Bob provided a link to change your settings so no facebook or twitter. See admin. Phillipa


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