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Posted by Rob on March 8, 2000, at 22:25:04
There's so much clutter now. Too much rambling. Lack of useful responses to serious queries.
Is it just me?
Posted by Alan on March 8, 2000, at 23:00:36
In reply to This board used to be so much better, posted by Rob on March 8, 2000, at 22:25:04
> There's so much clutter now. Too much rambling. Lack of useful responses to serious queries.
>
> Is it just me?
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Yes...does seem to be a little more "chatty" lately. I find myself going into a few more threads with vague titles and thinking to myself that the discussions are sounding more like a "CHAT" room - you know, very little exchange of substance.There are still threads that seem more goal oriented but fewer than I can remember a few months back.
Sorry.
Alan
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Posted by Renee N on March 8, 2000, at 23:44:20
In reply to Re: This board used to be so much better, posted by Alan on March 8, 2000, at 23:00:36
> > There's so much clutter now. Too much rambling. Lack of useful responses to serious queries.
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> > Is it just me?
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> Yes...does seem to be a little more "chatty" lately. I find myself going into a few more threads with vague titles and thinking to myself that the discussions are sounding more like a "CHAT" room - you know, very little exchange of substance.
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> There are still threads that seem more goal oriented but fewer than I can remember a few months back.
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> Sorry.
>
> Alan
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Posted by juniper on March 9, 2000, at 3:24:06
In reply to Rob and Alan, posted by Renee N on March 8, 2000, at 23:44:20
i think "better" is definately a subjective adjective. different people value different things, and, as in any community, there needs to be a little give and take.
i find that some responses are extremely informative for the factual or theoretical information they give, while others are informative in a more personal way....just a linking among people who have been misunderstood for too long. some raise interesting points or questions. some bore me. which is why, here, like in any community, i've the choice to become involved (by reading or posting) or to walk away. it is easier to honor others' values when you have this choice.
Posted by sherry on March 9, 2000, at 5:35:06
In reply to minds are like parachutes, posted by juniper on March 9, 2000, at 3:24:06
Well excuse me for rambling. since I don't know that much about medications and the brain, I usually try to post supportive responses. If that cramps your style...sorry. After all this is open to anyone that wants to use, no.
Posted by ruth on March 9, 2000, at 7:42:36
In reply to This board used to be so much better, posted by Rob on March 8, 2000, at 22:25:04
No, it's not just you, I find it be less helpful
than before as well...It seems like it's happened
within the last 4 or 5 months--what do you think?
Posted by Scott L. Schofield on March 9, 2000, at 7:49:49
In reply to Re: This board used to be so much better, posted by ruth on March 9, 2000, at 7:42:36
> No, it's not just you, I find it be less helpful
> than before as well...It seems like it's happened
> within the last 4 or 5 months--what do you think?It must be my fault.
- Scott
Posted by CarolAnn on March 9, 2000, at 8:21:47
In reply to Re: This board used to be so much better, posted by Scott L. Schofield on March 9, 2000, at 7:49:49
It's definitely mine...ie: my birthday "ramble" thread! CarolAnn
Posted by AprilA. on March 9, 2000, at 8:33:29
In reply to Re: Scott, it is NOT your fault..., posted by CarolAnn on March 9, 2000, at 8:21:47
> It's definitely mine...ie: my birthday "ramble" thread! CarolAnn
It's all MY fault!! How can anyone ever forgive me ??? AprilA.
Posted by Noa on March 9, 2000, at 10:32:18
In reply to Re: CarolAnn, it is NOT your fault..., posted by AprilA. on March 9, 2000, at 8:33:29
Hey, if anyone is to blame for chattiness--cmon you guys, you know I am a prime suspect.
Anyone feel like performers suddenly being reviewed? I mean, Rob and Alan, I haven't seen much participation from you and all of a sudden you are complaining. Jump in, start a thread that is more to your liking, specify you want to stay on topic for that thread.
I LOVE both the info and the comeraderie here, so I don't think this board is any worse.
Posted by saint james on March 9, 2000, at 11:26:24
In reply to This board used to be so much better, posted by Rob on March 8, 2000, at 22:25:04
> There's so much clutter now. Too much rambling. Lack of useful responses to serious queries.
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> Is it just me?James....
Yes...all I hear from you is bitch, bitch, bitch, whine, whine, whine.
Try reading some of the posts by Cam W., she is great. If you open a thread that is not to your liking then sorry in advance for wasting 2 seconds of your life.
j
Posted by Seth on March 9, 2000, at 11:52:35
In reply to Re: This board used to be so much better, posted by saint james on March 9, 2000, at 11:26:24
This board has definitely evolved from its early days. The increased "babbling" is not necessarily a bad thing, Rob. This site still remains the most substantive and best resource for psycho-pharm info on the net. The "chattiness" is the natural evolution of a site that has made a deep impact on many peoples' lives. Some people have decided to use this forum as a primary social outlet. Babbling must logically ensue...
Posted by Sarah on March 9, 2000, at 13:18:25
In reply to This board used to be so much better, posted by Rob on March 8, 2000, at 22:25:04
I am new to this board, so I don't know what it used to be like. I know I have put up some tounge in cheek posts, but sometimes it gets so serious in here. I think humor has a definite spot in recovery. If you can't laugh about it all, we would all go crazy! (a few of us have!!) I have learned much here and will continue to check in probably daily and post and respond when I see fit.
Posted by Alan on March 9, 2000, at 15:08:34
In reply to Re: This board used to be so much better, posted by Sarah on March 9, 2000, at 13:18:25
> I am new to this board, so I don't know what it used to be like. I know I have put up some tounge in cheek posts, but sometimes it gets so serious in here. I think humor has a definite spot in recovery. If you can't laugh about it all, we would all go crazy! (a few of us have!!) I have learned much here and will continue to check in probably daily and post and respond when I see fit.
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It is always fascinating to me to observe responses to a relatively simple stated observation. Such a wide variety - from empathetic to openly hostile - interestingly all adding up to be more reflective of the respondents themselves.Alan
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Posted by Janice on March 9, 2000, at 16:16:30
In reply to Re: This board used to be so much better, posted by Scott L. Schofield on March 9, 2000, at 7:49:49
too funny!
Janice
eeek, I'm babbling.
maybe we do need occassional reminders not to babble too much.
Posted by Noa on March 9, 2000, at 17:41:15
In reply to of course it's all your fault Scott!, posted by Janice on March 9, 2000, at 16:16:30
> maybe we do need occassional reminders not to babble too much.
I think we should each babble as much or as little as we like.
Posted by bob on March 9, 2000, at 19:53:07
In reply to Re: of course it's all your fault Scott!, posted by Noa on March 9, 2000, at 17:41:15
You know, I just hate seeing all these messages of self-blame, particularly when they are soooooo unsubstantiated. Sometimes, we are our worst enemies.
And you know, James, I thought Cam was a "she", too, until he started using males pronouns wrt himself. The only Cam I knew before Cam W was a "Cammy" ... still can't figure out what they might be nicknames for.
Remember those Babbleland watchwords -- Your Mileage May Vary. Applies just as much to what is written here as it does to what meds you take. For some people, particularly those who don't have a stack of Reader's Digests in their bathrooms, laughter simply may not be the best medicine. No one is out there twisting anyone's arm to read everything here ... but I know dese guys in Brooklyn, see, and it can be arranged...fuggedabowdit!
For the old-timers ... remember the suggestion of the Rating System for responses? The little codes to pop in the subject line so folks would know what the content was about?
Aren't you glad THAT idea died a quiet death?
Sheesh.
Now, as to the matter of responsibility. The first two respondents say things were better a few months ago. That's when **I** dropped out of sight. **NOW**, they say things have gone down hill and, wouldn't you know it, I'm back.
Stop trying to cheat me of my well-deserved guilt!
cheers,
bob
Posted by CG on March 9, 2000, at 20:36:01
In reply to Re: of course it's all your fault Scott!, posted by Noa on March 9, 2000, at 17:41:15
Here here!
Posted by CG on March 9, 2000, at 20:39:15
In reply to After all, it *is* Psycho-Babble..., posted by bob on March 9, 2000, at 19:53:07
Bob! And stay here forever! You are so funny and I love to read your posts. Just wish life was easier for you and for all of us. Thanks for all your sunshine and smiles!
Posted by saint james on March 9, 2000, at 21:44:06
In reply to After all, it *is* Psycho-Babble..., posted by bob on March 9, 2000, at 19:53:07
> And you know, James, I thought Cam was a "she", too, until he started using males pronouns wrt himself. The only Cam I knew before Cam W was a "Cammy" ... still can't figure out what they might be nicknames for.
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James here....OH MY GOD ! Clutch the pearls ! I've made mistake, one of 3 since birth.
All kidding aside it is great to have the resourses of a man as knowlagable as Cam.
james
Posted by Dr. Bob on March 10, 2000, at 1:30:57
In reply to This board used to be so much better, posted by Rob on March 8, 2000, at 22:25:04
> There's so much clutter now. Too much rambling. Lack of useful responses to serious queries.
"This is a bulletin board for mutual education and support." What's rambling to one person may be support to another. I think lots of serious queries receive useful responses, but unfortunately not every question is going to be able to be answered. Even here! :-)
Bob
Posted by Alan on March 10, 2000, at 9:22:48
In reply to Re: This board is what it is, posted by Dr. Bob on March 10, 2000, at 1:30:57
> > There's so much clutter now. Too much rambling. Lack of useful responses to serious queries.
>
> "This is a bulletin board for mutual education and support." What's rambling to one person may be support to another. I think lots of serious queries receive useful responses, but unfortunately not every question is going to be able to be answered. Even here! :-)
>
> Bob
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I agree. If y'all read the next thread and Ruth's post, then my response, maybe you'll understand my feelings a little better.Alan
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Posted by medlib on March 10, 2000, at 10:27:46
In reply to This board used to be so much better, posted by Rob on March 8, 2000, at 22:25:04
Dear Nostalgia Buffs....
The stated purpose of this board is "information and support"; I believe that an objective evaluator would place nearly all of the posts in that category. Oddly, among those that DON'T seem to fit, are yours.
What IS your purpose in posting? I hope that it isn't to discourage those whose mesages you dislike; that would be such an uncharitable goal, when it is so simple to selectively browse for those posters you do value.
We will trust that your future contributions to Psychobabble will be more substantive and more...on target.
medlibPS- Somehow, it seems entirely appropo that, in this digital domain, the time frame for nostalgia can be measured in months, not years or centuries. Ah, progress.
> There's so much clutter now. Too much rambling. Lack of useful responses to serious queries.
>
> Is it just me?
Posted by Dr. Bob on March 11, 2000, at 15:26:06
In reply to Re: This board used to be so much better, posted by medlib on March 10, 2000, at 10:27:46
> PS- Somehow, it seems entirely appropo that, in this digital domain, the time frame for nostalgia can be measured in months, not years or centuries. Ah, progress.
I agree. But this is this board's second century already! :-)
Bob
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