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Posted by Jonathan on January 23, 2003, at 0:30:03
In reply to Re: Naw, that didn't work either. » OddipusRex, posted by Dinah on January 22, 2003, at 23:27:04
> I tried to tell my Internet Explorer content advisor that this was an unacceptable site.
Having once been a small boy myself, I can assure you that, if your son shares your computer, this would encourage him to come to Psycho-Babble and read all your posts. That's what I'd have done if my slide-rule had had Internet Explorer when I was young.
Posted by ArthurGibson on January 23, 2003, at 4:53:36
In reply to PLEASE Block Me!, posted by OddipusRex on January 21, 2003, at 22:40:19
If any one wants to be blocked, they are welcome to be uncivil to me if they want. Put me down or whatever, I don't care, I forgive you in advance.
Posted by Dinah on January 23, 2003, at 8:27:52
In reply to Not recommended » Dinah, posted by Jonathan on January 23, 2003, at 0:30:03
Posted by Mitchell on January 23, 2003, at 8:42:36
In reply to PLEASE Block Me!, posted by OddipusRex on January 21, 2003, at 22:40:19
OR,
You've offered some very profound posts in recent days, along with these asking somebody to help you contain your profile.
I wonder if this profound public dialogue is unusual for you. Sometimes, if we are conditioned to keep our profile small, and some great event inflates our public image, our biological alarm system starts ringing. It kind be like the feeling one gets standing beside a high precipice - fear and excitement.
The feeling is uncomfortable for me, sometimes. It's like when a big truck is passing me in traffic and I have to keep driving but the forces at play are so potentially dangerous, that voice inside says, "I wish I was parked in a rest stop." The other fear I suffer when offering ideas publicly is that after offering one useful idea, my next one might be a flop. Fear of rejection or impending conflict can tarnish my confidence.
I hope you find a meaningful way to integrate the dialogue you are developing here.
Posted by noa on January 23, 2003, at 16:38:58
In reply to If I call myself a big fat idiot will you ban me , posted by OddipusRex on January 22, 2003, at 20:51:46
LOL
Posted by noa on January 23, 2003, at 16:40:53
In reply to PLEASE Block Me!, posted by OddipusRex on January 21, 2003, at 22:40:19
Rex, do you feel "addicted" to PB?
Posted by NikkiT2 on January 23, 2003, at 16:49:47
In reply to Re: PLEASE Block Me! » OddipusRex, posted by noa on January 23, 2003, at 16:40:53
I know, near the top of the page, there is the anti-addiction thing... where you can set how many times you will allow PB to be re-loaded in any one day.. maybe you could set it to 0??
Nikki
Posted by Dinah on January 23, 2003, at 17:03:42
In reply to Anti Addiction limits, posted by NikkiT2 on January 23, 2003, at 16:49:47
There is a problem with that system. I don't remember what. But it was easy to override it.
Posted by OddipusRex on January 23, 2003, at 17:44:09
In reply to Be uncivil to me if you want, posted by ArthurGibson on January 23, 2003, at 4:53:36
Thank you for your generous offer but how could I ever be uncivil to anyone who would make such kind offer?
> If any one wants to be blocked, they are welcome to be uncivil to me if they want. Put me down or whatever, I don't care, I forgive you in advance.
Posted by OddipusRex on January 23, 2003, at 17:50:22
In reply to Re: PLEASE Block Me! » OddipusRex, posted by Mitchell on January 23, 2003, at 8:42:36
Mitchell, thanks for the thoughtful analysis-I think that's a big part of it. I do feel really overexposed. And knowing nothing is ever deleted makes me nervous. Thanks again.
Posted by OddipusRex on January 23, 2003, at 17:54:01
In reply to Re: PLEASE Block Me! » OddipusRex, posted by noa on January 23, 2003, at 16:40:53
No I think I'm afraid I will post more than I really want to. I guess I'm more afraid of losing all my inhibitions and confessing all and then regretting it.
> Rex, do you feel "addicted" to PB?
Posted by OddipusRex on January 23, 2003, at 17:56:18
In reply to Anti Addiction limits, posted by NikkiT2 on January 23, 2003, at 16:49:47
Posted by Dr. Bob on January 23, 2003, at 19:42:26
In reply to Be uncivil to me if you want, posted by ArthurGibson on January 23, 2003, at 4:53:36
> If any one wants to be blocked, they are welcome to be uncivil to me if they want. Put me down or whatever, I don't care, I forgive you in advance.
I know you may have been kidding, but I'd like people not to encourage incivility here. Thanks,
Bob
Posted by Dinah on January 23, 2003, at 20:00:25
In reply to Re: please don't encourage incivility » ArthurGibson, posted by Dr. Bob on January 23, 2003, at 19:42:26
Posted by ArthurGibson on January 24, 2003, at 6:32:00
In reply to Re: Sorry Dr. Bob. I did it too. (nm) » Dr. Bob, posted by Dinah on January 23, 2003, at 20:00:25
I feel very "put down" that O.R. did not accept my kind and generous offer, it was most "unclivil" of him, so I vote to block him for a week.
This will teach him how horrid it is to be blocked and he will never ask to be blocked again.
Getting "unblocked" is a similar feeling to coming off PROZAC, which is also very "blocking" to the mind. I speak from experience of both, I think that it would be good therapy for O.R. and aid his recovery.
So let's put him out of his misery and block him.
Posted by Dr. Bob on January 24, 2003, at 13:17:09
In reply to I vote to block O.R. for a week, posted by ArthurGibson on January 24, 2003, at 6:32:00
> I feel very "put down" that O.R. did not accept my kind and generous offer, it was most "unclivil" of him, so I vote to block him for a week.
>
> This will teach him how horrid it is to be blockedPlease don't be sarcastic or post anything that could lead others to feel accused. I just reminded you about civility, so now I'm going to block you from posting for another week.
Bob
Posted by Miller on January 24, 2003, at 16:23:22
In reply to Re: blocked for week » ArthurGibson, posted by Dr. Bob on January 24, 2003, at 13:17:09
That's just wrong. ArthurGibson was not being sarcastic, he was trying to find a way to be supportive without "encouraging incivility". I understand my opinion counts for nothing, but I think you are way wrong on this one.
:(-Miller
Posted by Dinah on January 24, 2003, at 18:16:21
In reply to Re: blocked for week » ArthurGibson, posted by Dr. Bob on January 24, 2003, at 13:17:09
I feel bad about this too, Dr. Bob. We were just trying to be supportive to Oddipus Rex, and I'm the one who started it. :( We didn't mean any harm by it.
Posted by Dr. Bob on January 25, 2003, at 22:05:04
In reply to Re: blocked for week » Dr. Bob, posted by Miller on January 24, 2003, at 16:23:22
> ArthurGibson was not being sarcastic, he was trying to find a way to be supportive without "encouraging incivility".
Sorry, "sarcastic" was the wrong word. But IMO, it's tricky to begin with to joke about feeling put down and teaching someone else a lesson. So if someone insists on doing that, I'd like them at least to be clear that they're joking. Otherwise, people might get the wrong idea about what in general is acceptable here (as well as about that particular post).
Bob
Posted by OddipusMustDie on January 31, 2003, at 22:25:04
In reply to Re: being clear about joking, posted by Dr. Bob on January 25, 2003, at 22:05:04
I have personal knowledge that OddipusRex is posting under 2 names. Please ban at once! And kindly ban me too for being a tattle tale.
Most civil regards and best wishes
Posted by Arthurgibson on February 2, 2003, at 13:57:45
In reply to Re: blocked for week » Dr. Bob, posted by Miller on January 24, 2003, at 16:23:22
"That's just wrong. ArthurGibson was not being sarcastic, he was trying to find a way to be supportive without "encouraging incivility". I understand my opinion counts for nothing, but I think you are way wrong on this one.
:( -Miller"Thanks for your support Miller. In my opinion the moderation of this site is getting completely ridiculous, we might as well have a member of the Amish sect, or an Iraqi censor administering it.
I e mailed Dr Bob and told him that I was harmlessly joking, but he still did not unblock me.
It puts me off contributing and I shall do so less frequently in the future, if at all.
Posted by Miller on February 2, 2003, at 20:08:49
In reply to Re: blocked for week » Miller, posted by Arthurgibson on February 2, 2003, at 13:57:45
I hope you will reconsider. I like your imput and wish to be able to learn more about you and your views.
As far as the moderating goes, I too have a lot of disagreements, but have realised that this IS Dr. Bob's forum. It has more positives than negatives.
I am glad you are back. :)
-Miller
Posted by OddipusRex on February 3, 2003, at 19:54:18
In reply to Re: blocked for week » Arthurgibson, posted by Miller on February 2, 2003, at 20:08:49
I am unwilling to be purposefully uncivil to anyone on a public forum. However I am willing to share a number of my recent uncivil thoughts with you in private e-mail in return for a timely ban.
Please advise me if this will suffice.
Posted by OddipusRex on February 3, 2003, at 22:18:46
In reply to Willing to E-mail incivility in return for ban, posted by OddipusRex on February 3, 2003, at 19:54:18
I withdraw my consent for this experiment. I have been damaged and believe that I was not adequately warned of the possible dangers. How many people are you willing to harm just because the majority is unharmed? I don't think you have made adequate provision for determining how much damage is done here. Individuals DO count. I'm not just an anonymous "subject". I am a person.
Discontinue my membership immediately. Thank you.
Posted by Dinah on February 3, 2003, at 22:25:54
In reply to I withdraw my consent for this experiment, posted by OddipusRex on February 3, 2003, at 22:18:46
As I've said, I've had this feeling before as well. If you'd like, feel free to email me at bullyforyou77 at yahoo to compare experiences. It really isn't as bad as it seems right now, you know, however bad it feels and I'd be happy to talk to you where you don't feel you have to be as careful. I understand, though, if you don't feel comfortable with off board communications.
A commiserating,
Dinah
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