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Posted by pseudoname on December 12, 2005, at 9:47:44
So many Babblers like to write, and they're good at it. For a long time I wanted to ask if anybody wrote in Wikipedia, but I was too depressed to post the question. But thanks to my new med, I can. :-) So...
Do you Wiki? What do you think of it?
Also..... I started a Wiki article about Babble. It needs loving attention. So far Dr Bob (!) did some polishing, but I think only 1 other Babbler has added anything. PLEASE... help correct it, polish it, add to it, Wikify it, criticize it, etc. It could use some more researching, too, I think.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Psycho-Babble_%28virtual_community%29
The background research about Babble that I did for the article was an interesting experience. (I think there's a great New Yorker subject in it!)
Posted by alesta on December 15, 2005, at 19:49:11
In reply to do you Wiki?, posted by pseudoname on December 12, 2005, at 9:47:44
> So many Babblers like to write, and they're good at it. For a long time I wanted to ask if anybody wrote in Wikipedia, but I was too depressed to post the question. But thanks to my new med, I can. :-) So...
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> Do you Wiki? What do you think of it?
>
> Also..... I started a Wiki article about Babble. It needs loving attention. So far Dr Bob (!) did some polishing, but I think only 1 other Babbler has added anything. PLEASE... help correct it, polish it, add to it, Wikify it, criticize it, etc. It could use some more researching, too, I think.
>
> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Psycho-Babble_%28virtual_community%29
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> The background research about Babble that I did for the article was an interesting experience. (I think there's a great New Yorker subject in it!)
very nice job on that article pseudo!:0 you don't seem to need my help :-)alesta
Posted by pseudoname on December 16, 2005, at 7:33:18
In reply to Re: do you Wiki? » pseudoname, posted by alesta on December 15, 2005, at 19:49:11
> very nice job on that article pseudo!
Thanks, alesta! I've been fishing for compliments and finally snagged one! ;-) LOL
Seriously, thanks. The article that's up there right now, though, has almost nothing to do with what I wrote. Another person edited most of my stuff out and put in a LOT of other stuff, mostly about how deceptively & poorly & unethically (in his opinion) Dr Bob runs this forum. So, I certainly *do* need help, but it would take very patient, thick-skinned Wiki editors! <sigh> <chuckle>
Hope you're well.
Posted by alesta on December 16, 2005, at 12:44:39
In reply to Thanks, but... » alesta, posted by pseudoname on December 16, 2005, at 7:33:18
> > very nice job on that article pseudo!
>
> Thanks, alesta! I've been fishing for compliments and finally snagged one! ;-) LOLhehehee :-)
> Seriously, thanks. The article that's up there right now, though, has almost nothing to do with what I wrote. Another person edited most of my stuff out and put in a LOT of other stuff, mostly about how deceptively & poorly & unethically (in his opinion) Dr Bob runs this forum. So, I certainly *do* need help, but it would take very patient, thick-skinned Wiki editors! <sigh> <chuckle>> Hope you're well.
yes, i'm okay, thanks pseudo.:) it's a pleasure meeting you...you're so smart and a sharp communicator...(hoorah! didn't even need to fish for those!...:))
take care man,:)
alesta
Posted by alexandra_k2 on December 16, 2005, at 15:48:10
In reply to Thanks, but... » alesta, posted by pseudoname on December 16, 2005, at 7:33:18
> Another person edited most of my stuff out and put in a LOT of other stuff, mostly about how deceptively & poorly & unethically (in his opinion) Dr Bob runs this forum.
Ah. There are a few disgruntled peoples who have been blocked for lengthy periods of time...
((((pseudoname)))
Posted by alesta on December 17, 2005, at 10:54:58
In reply to Re: Thanks, but... » pseudoname, posted by alexandra_k2 on December 16, 2005, at 15:48:10
> > Another person edited most of my stuff out and put in a LOT of other stuff, mostly about how deceptively & poorly & unethically (in his opinion) Dr Bob runs this forum.
>
> Ah. There are a few disgruntled peoples who have been blocked for lengthy periods of time...mmmm, honey, y'all don't want to get me started.:) only kidding.:-)
there are some who are disgruntled for other reasons as well...but i'd better not get started on this topic..if you're interested in my (past) views about this site, you could probably type "alesta administration" and bring up my past posts from the admin board...starting around aug. or sept. of '04 (when i first came to pb). or you could just start searching the admin board for that time period.
*however*, things feel like they may have changed a lot concerning PB since then...i get the feeling dr. bob finally heeded some of the opinions presented...although it could just be that i don't frequent the admin board much anymore or get involved in disputes there, so it could be just as bad as it used to, i don't know...but i certainly have not had any problems with this place recently whatsoever. but when i hear of someone who has, i can empathize very deeply...it lets me know that there is still room for change.
alesta, who does not care to discuss my opinions at this time due to potentially high mental toxicity levels....my opinions are out there for posterity..i have nothing left to say.:-)
Posted by zenhussy on December 17, 2005, at 15:04:57
In reply to Re: Thanks, but... » pseudoname, posted by alexandra_k2 on December 16, 2005, at 15:48:10
pseudoname>>> Another person edited most of my stuff out and put in a LOT of other stuff, mostly about how deceptively & poorly & unethically (in his opinion) Dr Bob runs this forum.
alexandra_k2>> Ah. There are a few disgruntled peoples who have been blocked for lengthy periods of time...
alex,
why disgruntled? why blocked?
could it not be possible that current posters have opinions that differ from yours and other "pro-babblers"?
curious as to how ppl come to the conclusions they do.
many ppl who currently post and are not blocked have written strong opinions regarding this site over time in many places.
would you call someone who was upset at the harm suffered at the hands of public medicine who was now speaking out to the world about their mistreatment disgruntled? or would you call that person an advocate? how about victim? what about whistleblower? muckraker? people who've suffered at the hands of medical professionals would probably hear the message of that person loud and clear and support that message. people in public health would probably not share that opinion and could instead think of that person as a naysayer, troublemaker, etc.
it all depends on what each person has experienced in their lives.
many sides to this story from many participants. some people play guessing games with innuendoes that slide periously close to what is allowable ......could it be one of them that is playing both sides? for best role portraying both the devil's advocate and the babble darling......the Oscar® goes to........
interesting information provided by many sources.......we'd think of wiki like a supermarket version of an encyclopedia......flashy, attention grabbing but not necessarily the best source for in depth information.
Posted by alexandra_k2 on December 17, 2005, at 16:26:56
In reply to Re: Thanks, but... » alexandra_k2, posted by zenhussy on December 17, 2005, at 15:04:57
> alexandra_k2>> Ah. There are a few disgruntled peoples who have been blocked for lengthy periods of time...
> why disgruntled?
> why blocked?Fair enough. I suppose it could well be an unblocked poster who isn't disgruntled at all. I posted to pseudoname before I checked wiki again. I was just remembering some of the stuff that I have read from poster/s who were blocked and disgruntled. but you are right of course, it could well be an unblocked poster who isn't disgruntled at all :-)
> could it not be possible that current posters have opinions that differ from yours and other "pro-babblers"?it surely could.
so i'm lumped with the other 'pro-babblers'?
i try and see it from both sides...
> would you call someone who was upset at the harm suffered at the hands of public medicine who was now speaking out to the world about their mistreatment disgruntled?yeah. i consider i'm fairly disgruntled about public medicine myself...
> or would you call that person an advocate?
are the terms mutually exclusive do you think?
> how about victim?
i try and avoid that term...
> people who've suffered at the hands of medical professionals would probably hear the message of that person loud and clear and support that message. people in public health would probably not share that opinion and could instead think of that person as a naysayer, troublemaker, etc.
i didn't say they were a troublemaker...
in case you didn't notice i actually asked about the ethical approval thing over on the admin board...> it all depends on what each person has experienced in their lives.
and you don't think i've suffered?
now who is making assumptions?i was posting to try and help pseudoname feel better.
i hadn't looked at wiki.
but i did (and still do) see that some people who are both blocked and disgruntled might well edit and edit and edit the wiki article.
given some of the posts that blocked and disgruntled posters have posted to the boards
(about alleded links between psychiatry and neo-nazism etc etc...)> many sides to this story from many participants. some people play guessing games with innuendoes that slide periously close to what is allowable ......could it be one of them that is playing both sides? for best role portraying both the devil's advocate and the babble darling......the Oscar® goes to........
zen?
no judgement from me zen...
i think you might be taking this all personal when i was trying to post something supportive and reassuring to pseudoname.
i don't have a problem with the revision...
aside from the point that i don't much like the idea of the article in the first place because people from work might read it to try and find out about this site...
and i asked a question about the accuracy of one aspect of the revision over on admin.
so please don't make assumptions about me or my allegance because i'm not one to align myself to the point of blinkering out all else - okay?> interesting information provided by many sources.......we'd think of wiki like a supermarket version of an encyclopedia......flashy, attention grabbing but not necessarily the best source for in depth information.
yeah.
Posted by alexandra_k2 on December 17, 2005, at 16:47:11
In reply to re: the state and administration of babbleland..., posted by alesta on December 17, 2005, at 10:54:58
hmm.
i guess the trouble with trying to be a rock is that some people will bash up against you ever now and then...
it can be hard sometimes when one doesn't see the sense... i appreciate that.
i do
Posted by alesta on December 19, 2005, at 8:47:34
In reply to Re: Thanks, but... » alexandra_k2, posted by zenhussy on December 17, 2005, at 15:04:57
hiya zen :-)
i love it when you show your rebellious intellectual side! :-) of course, i love it when you show all your sides. just trying to let you know that i really appreciate you mon amie.:) hope you're having a great day.love,:)
amy
Posted by alesta on December 19, 2005, at 8:53:44
In reply to re: the state and administration of babbleland... » alesta, posted by alexandra_k2 on December 17, 2005, at 16:47:11
> hmm.
>
> i guess the trouble with trying to be a rock is that some people will bash up against you ever now and then...
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> it can be hard sometimes when one doesn't see the sense... i appreciate that.
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> i dowell, thanks, alex..without expanding on this treacherous topic, i'll simply say that i appreciate that!:-)
have a good one, alex:-)
lesta
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