Posted by Dr. Bob on September 2, 2004, at 23:18:48
In reply to Re: Being Compassionate » Dr. Bob, posted by Atticus on September 2, 2004, at 18:00:26
> As you did before, through an attempt at verbal misdirection, at rhetorical sleight-of-hand, you've tried to shift the discussion thread from my focus, rule makers, to your own more authoritarian focus, rule breakers.
Sorry about that, let me try to go back:
> It's basically a matter of creating a more complex and flexible rule framework that allows critical thinking and compassion to be applied in such cases.
What's good for the group isn't necessarily good for each member. IMO, it's better for this group if people aren't asked for money, but of course it may be better for some individuals if they receive some.
Should it be a more complicated rule? Should some people be allowed to ask for money? I'm open to suggestions. Should we form a committee to consider a new rule? To approve requests?
> I do hope your IRB is keeping an eye on all this
For the record:
> This site is not currently considered research.
> http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/consent.html> It's been my experience in the real world that the level of empathy that a therapist brings to the table makes all the difference. Just some food for thought as you gaze down on us with binary eyes.
One difference between this and therapy is that here I'm not focused on just one person. Sorry you feel gazed down upon,
Bob
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