Posted by Dr. Bob on January 9, 2006, at 1:55:32
In reply to Re: Can we take an informal poll?, posted by Dinah on January 7, 2006, at 15:44:14
> I'm disturbed that once someone has been blocked, there aren't any requests to be civil, but just further blocks. It really doesn't give someone a chance to rephrase or anything.
There can be, the last time I asked Larry to PBC was in November. And of course everyone always has a chance to rephrase -- before hitting submit...
> There is so much to be gained by actively practicing civility: don't say stuff to people that you wouldn't want them to say to you. This is not about having thin or thick hide; it's about being a social being amongst other social beings in ways that allows us to express our feelings without trodding on others'.
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> CSI agree!
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> Perhaps this is a time when Dr. Bob could bring in a guest expert? Someone who might be able to make alternative suggestions?
Sure, I'd be happy to ask, but an expert on what topic?
> if Grief, for example, had evolved into a board where Grief was an active topic with a group of people seeking to explore the grieving process it makes sense. But if grief is just somewhere you're redirected to if a family member or friend dies and you seek to share it with your community, then it's just isolating.
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> DinahThis is sort of a tangent, but I have to agree, Grief is more isolating than active. Maybe it's just not going to work as a separate board...
Thanks for starting this thread, I really like the emphasis on working together to try to improve things.
Bob
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