Posted by SLS on June 3, 2000, at 22:06:52
In reply to Re: please be civil, posted by Lurker on June 3, 2000, at 12:58:52
> Remember, boBB has many identities on this board (and new ones everyday) and some of them are quite useful and informative.
I am so naive.
> We all have alter-egos that allow us to play a bit. Blocking one doesn't necessarily solve your problem. Maybe just letting it go would though.
I wish more people would think this way. I really hate to see people become so upset.
It seems to me that it would be an efficient strategy to rescue those who may need rescuing without encouraging further entanglements by retaliating against the aggressor.
I can't begin to read the contents of this thread. I don't have the intelligence, education, or the mental energy to participate in it. Even if I did, I am not sure that I would do so anyway. Of course, I am now.
I am not bashing BoBB, or anyone else.
I have nothing to say, really. I am just sad to see this happen here.
I don't know if anyone would care to comment on this, but does BoBB suffer from bipolar disorder? Perhaps a dysphoric hypomania or mixed-state would account for some of this.
BoBB, if you are reading this - Hi. Unfortunately, your name is being mentioned in yet another post. I guess you've managed to grab the spotlight. The content (not the length) of your "Info on Neurotransmitters" post left me suspicious that you might be a bit manic. It's hard to guess at, though, as many of your posts are so incisively coherent. However, if I were to gauge things based upon that one post...
Obvious:
--------From debate can come good.
From anger can come good. (This might not be so obvious to some)
Debate can sometimes lead to conflict.
Anger can perpetuate conflict.
Anger feels good.
I guess the participant must be burdened with the responsibility of making the decision of when to discontinue participating. Discontinuing is so easy to do here.I see flaming on the Internet as being analogous to road-rage, only with less risk of physical or real-time engagement. Talk about dynamics, do you really think people here would carry on this way if they were forced to stand with each other face-to-face? I guess some would.
Again, one can rescue the victim without directing a single word at the aggressor.
I like you, Adam. You set a good example for me.
I probably like you too, BoBB. I haven't read enough of your stuff to do otherwise. If you do have bipolar disorder, and you are willing to entertain the idea that I have not conjured this idea in order to relieve you of credibility, then you may want to go check things out. You obviously have the intellect to overpower the usually overwhelming tendency to deny experiencing a manic state, should this be the case. If you think that there is any possibility of this, I urge you to do so. It's possible that a brighter life is waiting for you just around the corner. If this is not applicable, then just continue to smile. :-)In my opinion, BoBB, you are experiencing a dysphoric hypomania.
Anyway, that's all I have to say about that.
Carry on all - if you decide to.
Bye.
- Pollyanna
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