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Posted by medhed on February 2, 2005, at 7:23:20
In reply to Dr. John regrets inviting PB posters to his board, posted by Angielala on February 1, 2005, at 22:19:00
Hey I know Dr. John...
Dr. John and the Medicine Show!
Posted by Angielala on February 2, 2005, at 12:52:41
In reply to I feel bad that you got slammed for what *I* said » Angielala, posted by partlycloudy on February 2, 2005, at 6:50:15
It doesn't matter what anyone said anymore. I didn't really want to be on another board the way I am over here... I was just trying to get some ideas from people as far as where doctors might be found...
No of this really matters. I have my PB peeps and that's all I need.
Posted by Angielala on February 2, 2005, at 12:53:10
In reply to Re: Dr. John regrets inviting PB posters to his board » Angielala, posted by medhed on February 2, 2005, at 7:23:20
That sounds like a great band name!
> Hey I know Dr. John...
>
> Dr. John and the Medicine Show!
Posted by Angel Girl on February 2, 2005, at 13:24:58
In reply to Re: Dr. John regrets inviting PB posters to his board » Angielala, posted by medhed on February 2, 2005, at 7:23:20
DocJohn does NOT regret inviting PB posters to his board. Will this bashing ever stop?
AG
Posted by Angielala on February 2, 2005, at 13:35:42
In reply to Re: Dr. John regrets inviting PB posters to his board, posted by Angel Girl on February 2, 2005, at 13:24:58
Honey- he TOLD me in his email that he regrets it. It's not bashing.
But you keep rehashing this stuff. I know it's bothering you, but I have put it to bed, really. PLease please please stop bringing it up, ok? I keep replying toyou,but I fear I'm bringing it up by doing that.
> DocJohn does NOT regret inviting PB posters to his board. Will this bashing ever stop?
>
> AG
Posted by Sabina on February 2, 2005, at 14:38:17
In reply to Dr. John regrets inviting PB posters to his board, posted by Angielala on February 1, 2005, at 22:19:00
I'm sorry that you didn't receive the support that you needed at Psych Central. I haven't seen the thread that led to your disciplinary action over there, but I have had friends get PBC'd and blocked on *this* site (in the past) for infractions with which I disagreed. So I'm not saying that our "site Docs" are infallible.
Still, I feel a trifled disconcerted to read posts of Dr. John's "private" messages to you, along with words like, "Dr. John...you will be sorry." Hey, watch out! What if his house was coincidentally TP'd tonight? ;-) (Kidding aside, it did kind of scare me to read that.) If you *told* him you were going public with the PM's, then I apologize. It's just that I know I would feel violated if someone published my PM's online, *even* if I had been a stinker to that person. Two wrongs and all that...
It just added another layer to an already unpleasant situation when I read those things. I have a hard time accepting that Dr. John regrets welcoming *me* to his Community from PB. However, since that's what you posted (in a public forum) that he said, I will be providing this link to him and asking for his response or clarification to your report of his comments. Just for my personal satisfaction, mind. If that's what he honestly meant to say then I don't much care to lurk there anymore. I'll just go back to lurking nowhere.
I was thinking that perhaps you made the comment about Dr. John because you're just really overwrought right now? You've got a lot to think about and a lot to look forward to! Maybe you're just really worrying about what that poster said to you about your meds re: pregnancy and it's gotten under your skin? Then getting blocked from Psych Central when you were looking for help must have stung, I know. Try to stay positive and not to take it to heart too much. Both of these sites have their own quirks and we all have admin disagreements at one time or another. Like you said, you've got PB to keep you company for now.
Good luck with your little peanut.
Posted by Bobby on February 2, 2005, at 14:43:11
In reply to Re: Dr. John regrets inviting PB posters to his board, posted by Angielala on February 2, 2005, at 13:35:42
a John is someone who frequents prostitutes. Am I wrong?
Posted by partlycloudy on February 2, 2005, at 15:24:21
In reply to According to the dictionary, posted by Bobby on February 2, 2005, at 14:43:11
Wrong thread - that one was over on Relationships.
Posted by Angel Girl on February 2, 2005, at 15:37:31
In reply to According to the dictionary, posted by Bobby on February 2, 2005, at 14:43:11
> a John is someone who frequents prostitutes. Am I wrong?
I have absolutely no comment to make that could possibly meet the civility guidelines of this board in reference to your comment. It just boggles the mind.
AG
Posted by Angel Girl on February 2, 2005, at 16:16:11
In reply to Re: According to the dictionary » Bobby, posted by partlycloudy on February 2, 2005, at 15:24:21
> Wrong thread - that one was over on Relationships.
If this was a wrong postings that should've been on another board than I sincerely offer my apologies to Bobby for my comment. With the name John and in this particular thread, it appeared to be connected to pc. I'm sorry Bobby, if I have made a mistake.AG
Posted by TofuEmmy on February 2, 2005, at 16:38:45
In reply to According to the dictionary, posted by Bobby on February 2, 2005, at 14:43:11
Ya know - I thought I had finished crying over this. How low can you possibly go??
Posted by partlycloudy on February 2, 2005, at 16:47:06
In reply to Re: According to the dictionary - bobby » partlycloudy, posted by Angel Girl on February 2, 2005, at 16:16:11
I was just trying to make a little joke, since although I am sure that Bobby was talking about this thread, there happens to be one that touches on that particular meaning of the word, on the Relationships board.
It's not a good day for joking, though.
Posted by Angel Girl on February 2, 2005, at 17:42:05
In reply to Re: According to the dictionary - Angel, posted by partlycloudy on February 2, 2005, at 16:47:06
> I was just trying to make a little joke, since although I am sure that Bobby was talking about this thread, there happens to be one that touches on that particular meaning of the word, on the Relationships board.
>
> It's not a good day for joking, though.Oh ok, that obviously went over my head. duh!!! I guess I take my apology back and my original comments stand.
It's been a wonderful day in the neighbourhood -- sorry, singing Mr.Rogers song. Do you know That in the US? If so, you can join in.
AG
Posted by partlycloudy on February 2, 2005, at 17:58:23
In reply to Re: According to the dictionary - Angel » partlycloudy, posted by Angel Girl on February 2, 2005, at 17:42:05
I know ALL the words to that song. He was such a lovable, geeky guy.
EVERYBODY SING:It's a beautiful day in the neighbourhood
A beautiful for a neighbour
Would you be mine?
Could you be mine?
It's a beautiful day in this beauty wood
A beautiful day for a beauty
Would you be mine?
Could you be mineI have always wanted to have a neighbour
Just like you
I've always wanted to live in a neighbourhood
With you, so -Let's make the most of this beautiful day
Since we're together, we might as well say
Would you be mine?
Could you be mine?
Won't you be
My neighbour.Won't you please?
Won't you please?
Please, won't you be
My neighbour.(tie dorky sneakers and close the closet door....)
love,
partlycloudy
Posted by Bobby on February 2, 2005, at 18:09:55
In reply to Re: According to the dictionary - bobby » partlycloudy, posted by Angel Girl on February 2, 2005, at 16:16:11
Sorry----just a bad taste of humor
Esp--AG & Tofu
Posted by Angel Girl on February 2, 2005, at 18:59:27
In reply to Re: According to the dictionary - Angel » Angel Girl, posted by partlycloudy on February 2, 2005, at 17:58:23
my my pc, I am very impressed, I only knew the first line.
AG
Posted by Angel Girl on February 2, 2005, at 19:00:27
In reply to I have a hard time being serious, posted by Bobby on February 2, 2005, at 18:09:55
> Sorry----just a bad taste of humor
> Esp--AG & TofuThanks Bobby. :)
AG
Posted by TofuEmmy on February 2, 2005, at 20:12:24
In reply to I have a hard time being serious, posted by Bobby on February 2, 2005, at 18:09:55
All - I met John Grohol, PsyD in the fall of 1999 in a free chat room session. He held these chats twice a week, during the evening, on his own time for many years. He still does this once a week at PsychCentral.
When we first chatted I was in the midst of an awfully painful period of my life. He spent time talking me though that night and several bad nights later that year. This had a huge impact on me, but the funny thing is that John doesn’t even remember it, since he’s done this so many times.
Since then I have attended many chats, and later, posted on his boards at PC. During all those years I have never seen him act in any way which was not supportive and kind. Of course, sometimes he must be the voice of the admin too, but that’s his job.
What happened yesterday was the one and only time in all those years that I’ve seen him lose that supportive nature. I’m fine with writing it off to “bad day” because I’ve known his work over the course of all these years. Those of you who know him only by that one day…well, you can chose to judge him by that one day, or decide not to do that.
I’m sure we’ve all had days by which we would not care to be judged.
I hope this will be a forgotten soon. I just wanted people to see another side.
I wish you all the best. emmy
Posted by Gabbix2 on February 2, 2005, at 20:48:22
In reply to John, posted by TofuEmmy on February 2, 2005, at 20:12:24
Thank you Emmy, I really appreciate you taking the time to offer another perspective. It's hard not knowing the whole story.
Posted by gardenergirl on February 2, 2005, at 21:02:33
In reply to Re: John » TofuEmmy, posted by Gabbix2 on February 2, 2005, at 20:48:22
Yes, thanks for letting us know about the Doc John you know and respect. I especially thank you for coming here to post this, given that you recently left.
((((tofuemmy))))
gg
Posted by Angel Girl on February 2, 2005, at 23:51:55
In reply to John, posted by TofuEmmy on February 2, 2005, at 20:12:24
emmy
Thank you for showing us another side of John that I, for one, didn't know before. I look forward to getting to know him better. I'm sorry that you have been so upset over all this. Hugs sweetie.
AG
Posted by skybdark on February 3, 2005, at 14:57:31
In reply to Re: John » TofuEmmy, posted by Angel Girl on February 2, 2005, at 23:51:55
I, too, am upset, and sorry others are upset in this recent incident. I'm here to add my support for DocJohn at Psychcentral. He has been quite supportive for not just me, but for members at PC, over and over again. It is evident that he protects PC, and thus us members, quite adamantly. It must be a "safe" site because, yes, many members are "fragile" so to speak.
PC is a great support site. Yes, we deal with mental unwellness, but in all, it is a microcosm of the world. We are not our illnesses, but humans struggling to heal. Please don't judge the entire PC site, and members, by one forum that you might have visited/posted, and not even by a few members with which you might not agree.
DocJohn is constantly upgrading the site, making it more user friendly, giving in to our requests for more this and that... he gives his time to host a Tuesday night chat, made especially for those wishing to ask questions along the mental health aspect. That's more than some ppl's therapists do!
I have also had a private message Posted, and it's unnerving to say the least. It's considered a breach of human ethics, mores of society, "gentleman's agreement" or whatever term one chooses to give it. To be a victim of such, ....well.... we all show our "humanness", don't we? I hope it never happens to anyone else, here nor there.
IMO, it's nice to know DocJohn is human. He has every right to be upset and speak out. I doubt I would have been so kind in the use of words. In fact, it 's just a good thing I'm not God, as it would be POOF POOF POOF all over the place. ;)
Just thought you'd wanna know.
Posted by gardenergirl on February 3, 2005, at 21:04:42
In reply to Re: John, posted by skybdark on February 3, 2005, at 14:57:31
Welcome, sky.
Thanks for posting your thoughts on this.gg
Posted by Dinah on February 4, 2005, at 7:00:10
In reply to Re: John, posted by skybdark on February 3, 2005, at 14:57:31
>
> IMO, it's nice to know DocJohn is human. He has every right to be upset and speak out. I doubt I would have been so kind in the use of words. In fact, it 's just a good thing I'm not God, as it would be POOF POOF POOF all over the place. ;)
> Just thought you'd wanna know.I was intrigued by your choice of greetings to a roomful of potential new friends. :) Was the poofing a global descripion of your general style or a Babble specific one? On second thoughts, perhaps that ought to be a rhetorical question.
Welcome, welcome. If GG vouches for you, I'm sure you're a supportive and kind poster. Come in and have a seat. If you have any specific areas of interest, there are lots of other boards on this site, and tons of terrific posters, although not too many smilies I fear.
In hopes that you will feel comfortable posting here as well as there, because as Laurie says, it surely doesn't have to be an either/or proposition.
Dinah
(P.S. You must realize that we aren't particularly used to seeing our own moderator, Dr. Bob, acting human, getting upset, or speaking out. Since that's what we're used to, it probably is something more of a shock to us than it would be to someone else to see a moderator doing that.)
Posted by Jai Narayan on February 4, 2005, at 15:43:13
In reply to Re: John, posted by skybdark on February 3, 2005, at 14:57:31
Welcome shybdark....
I love the name sky....
my favorite time is evening and dawn...
the light, oh the light....
the light is so etheral.
welcome, it's nice to have new people here on babble.
my best to you.
Jai Narayan
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