Posted by muffled on October 12, 2009, at 10:40:12
In reply to Re: Alex got 37 weeks. Sad day. » Sigismund, posted by 10derHeart on October 2, 2009, at 17:31:38
I got exited by the formula initially cuz I thot it would be more shorter blocks. But as it turns out, the blocks are still far too long.
Bob refuses to put a cap on blocks.
This is a mental health site, people are going to have 'moments'. But as often as not, people can get thru those moments w/o a block, IF given the opportunity....
The long blocks are just completely unhelpful IMHO. They are not educational and do more harm than good. They are harsh to the person blocked, but also it is hard on their friends as well.
Then people are jumping up trying to defend their friends and stuff.
Then we try and reason with Bob. Bob, if he happens to be around, just strings us along and replies w/odd answers and strange counter questions.
Nothing changes, not really.
Babble helped me grow in good ways, but also was very hurtful at times. I bear the scars.
I love the people here, but I just cannot deal w/Bob. He is the owner/administrator of the site. He has all the power. Its HIS site. So I must walk away.
Thats how it was for me.
FWIW, as far as Alex, she is a very smart cookie, and I think she knew what she was doing, and that she would be blocked. She was making a point and I respect her for that.
She stuck to her truths.
Take care all.
M
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