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Posted by Raisinb on June 12, 2012, at 21:43:39
In reply to When Is Babble Being Closed?, posted by Phillipa on June 12, 2012, at 9:55:02
Posted by sigismund on June 13, 2012, at 1:06:15
In reply to Re: Posts about babble closing » Phillipa, posted by sleepygirl2 on June 12, 2012, at 21:31:49
>Was there a books board??
Yes, and people actually posted to it, a long time ago now.
What you said about feeling exposed in posts, SG, I can relate to.
Numbers are important, PJ, but what can you do? It was fun, wasn't it?
Posted by SLS on June 13, 2012, at 6:22:47
In reply to Lou's request-objkwreezunz » Twinleaf, posted by Lou Pilder on June 12, 2012, at 20:55:59
> I am unsure as to what you are wanting to mean here. If you could post answers to the following, then I could have the opportunity to respond accordingly. Choose the best answer
I think that using the word "please" would have been more polite when asking so much of someone. Speaking for myself, I would refuse to do as you ask without it.
I much prefer the writing style you exercised in your previous post. It was easier for me to follow. I found it lucid and logical, and it showcased your high intelligence.
> 1. If you do not see any objective reasons;
> a. then there are none
> b. there could be objective reasons
> c. it has not been established that Phillipa has an ongoiing worry
> d. ongoing worries are not always objective
> e. objective worries are seldom ongoing
> f. Phippa's reasoning is objective because what can be seen is what it is.
> g. none of the above
> h. all of the above
> h2 Phillipa's needs are not defined here
> h3 Phillipa's needs have not been in question here
> h4 Phillipa needs to know what these needs could be, if any so she could have the opportunity to post what she thinks about what you wrote concerning her.
> k. some of the above which are _______________
> Lou
- Scott
Posted by zazenducke on June 13, 2012, at 13:01:06
In reply to Re: Lou's request-objkwreezunz » Lou Pilder, posted by SLS on June 13, 2012, at 6:22:47
Is it polite to critique a poster's politeness and announce your hypothetical refusal to answer if the magic word is not included? Please don't answer. Thanks in advance.
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> I think that using the word "please" would have been more polite when asking so much of someone. Speaking for myself, I would refuse to do as you ask without it.
>
> I much prefer the writing style you exercised in your previous post. It was easier for me to follow. I found it lucid and logical, and it showcased your high intelligence.
>
> > 1. If you do not see any objective reasons;
> > a. then there are none
> > b. there could be objective reasons
> > c. it has not been established that Phillipa has an ongoiing worry
> > d. ongoing worries are not always objective
> > e. objective worries are seldom ongoing
> > f. Phippa's reasoning is objective because what can be seen is what it is.
> > g. none of the above
> > h. all of the above
> > h2 Phillipa's needs are not defined here
> > h3 Phillipa's needs have not been in question here
> > h4 Phillipa needs to know what these needs could be, if any so she could have the opportunity to post what she thinks about what you wrote concerning her.
> > k. some of the above which are _______________
> > Lou
>
>
> - Scott
Posted by SLS on June 13, 2012, at 15:54:14
In reply to Re: request-dohntmaykmsmannrscrie » SLS, posted by zazenducke on June 13, 2012, at 13:01:06
> Is it polite to critique a poster's politeness and announce your hypothetical refusal to answer if the magic word is not included?
Are you critiquing my politeness?
> Please don't answer. Thanks in advance.
I am sorry for not acceding to your wishes here, but I felt the need to reply. Now there are two questions to answer.
Choose one.
- Scott
Posted by Phillipa on June 13, 2012, at 20:44:27
In reply to Re: Posts about babble closing » Phillipa, posted by sleepygirl2 on June 12, 2012, at 21:31:49
Yes you are correct there was also a books board. Wow down to end of the boards how many left? Not many for sure. Maybe it's back to the beginning before I was here where there was one board. But then Bob was also around and he's absent. Unless he's posting as a poster with another name. P
Posted by zazenducke on June 14, 2012, at 9:16:40
In reply to Re: request-dohntmaykmsmannrscrie » zazenducke, posted by SLS on June 13, 2012, at 15:54:14
Is it polite to answer a question with a question?
Posted by PartlyCloudy on June 14, 2012, at 9:18:00
In reply to When Is Babble Being Closed?, posted by Phillipa on June 12, 2012, at 9:55:02
Did someone tell you where the plug is or something? If Babble were to "close" I expect the doctor would post something to that effect.
This is just an escalation of the "where is everyone" ongoing theme.
As Mel put it, "yawn".
pc
Posted by SLS on June 14, 2012, at 10:30:29
In reply to Re: request-dohntmaykmsmannrscrie » SLS, posted by zazenducke on June 14, 2012, at 9:16:40
> Is it polite to answer a question with a question?
It gets annoying, doesn't it?
- Scott
Posted by SLS on June 14, 2012, at 12:03:38
In reply to When Is Babble Being Closed?, posted by Phillipa on June 12, 2012, at 9:55:02
> It's obvious at least to me that babble is no longer being used by most so any heads up as to when babble will close as use the search bar for other sites. Thanks Phillipa.
Perhaps you could get you question answered by this site's operator if you were to post it on the Administration board.
- Scott
Posted by Phillipa on June 14, 2012, at 20:36:52
In reply to Re: When Is Babble Being Closed? » Phillipa, posted by SLS on June 14, 2012, at 12:03:38
Scott I doubt it seems he's deserted the ship. Phillipa
Posted by SLS on June 15, 2012, at 1:57:53
In reply to Re: When Is Babble Being Closed? » SLS, posted by Phillipa on June 14, 2012, at 20:36:52
> Scott I doubt it seems he's deserted the ship. Phillipa
It seems to me that for you not to post your comments on Administration is to capitulate and leave unused the forum that was designed to function to address concerns like yours.
You won't even try?
- Scott
Posted by Twinleaf on June 15, 2012, at 9:28:14
In reply to Re: When Is Babble Being Closed? » SLS, posted by Phillipa on June 14, 2012, at 20:36:52
Phillipa, I think that you are expressing concerns that many of us have. I personally don't worry so much about whether Babble will close, but I do worry about its future vitality and health if it doesn't have an actively involved leader. It's impossible to know whether Dr. Bob reads actively or not. Given your long, favorable history with him, I, too, hope that you will express your concerns on Administration. Receiving an answer, no matter what it turns out to be, would really help the uncertainty we all have. Why not try?
Posted by sleepygirl2 on June 15, 2012, at 16:39:17
In reply to Re: When Is Babble Being Closed?, posted by Twinleaf on June 15, 2012, at 9:28:14
Whatever the f*ck dr bob does, he'll be wrong.
Posted by Phillipa on June 15, 2012, at 20:38:01
In reply to Re: When Is Babble Being Closed?, posted by Twinleaf on June 15, 2012, at 9:28:14
Twinleaf for you and Scott I will. Phillipa
Posted by Twinleaf on June 15, 2012, at 22:07:57
In reply to Re: When Is Babble Being Closed? » Twinleaf, posted by Phillipa on June 15, 2012, at 20:38:01
Thanks, Phillipa! I do hope he sheds some light on his view of Babble's future. I think lots of people would appreciate that.
Posted by SLS on June 16, 2012, at 0:21:58
In reply to Re: When Is Babble Being Closed? » Twinleaf, posted by Phillipa on June 15, 2012, at 20:38:01
> Twinleaf for you and Scott I will. Phillipa
I'm glad that you decided to post on Administration. Your concerns are legitimate, and I think you would be speaking for many of us who share them.
Thanks.
- Scott
Posted by zazenducke on June 16, 2012, at 9:52:30
In reply to Re: request-dohntmaykmsmannrscrie » zazenducke, posted by SLS on June 14, 2012, at 10:30:29
> > Is it polite to answer a question with a question?
>
> It gets annoying, doesn't it?
>
>
> - ScottDoes it?
Posted by topcatclr on June 16, 2012, at 10:58:51
In reply to Re: When Is Babble Being Closed?, posted by Twinleaf on June 15, 2012, at 22:07:57
Seems like most people here should just communicate directly. Its the same people over and over agin complaining about the same thing. Perhaps they need to go outside more.........
Posted by Lou Pilder on June 16, 2012, at 11:06:32
In reply to Re: When Is Babble Being Closed?, posted by topcatclr on June 16, 2012, at 10:58:51
> Seems like most people here should just communicate directly. Its the same people over and over agin complaining about the same thing. Perhaps they need to go outside more.........
topcatclr,
You wrote,[...it's the same people...about the same thing...they... outside...].
I am unsure as to what you are wanting to mean hhere. If you couldd post answers to the following, then I could have the opportunity to respond accordingly.
A. How could one here identify who the same people are?
B. what is the {same thing}?
C. What is the criteria that you use, if different from a dictionary definition, to determine if something written here is a complaint?
D. in that you wrote about people here communicatiing directly, could Mr. Hsiung be one of those people?
Lou
Posted by Phillipa on June 16, 2012, at 19:34:18
In reply to Lou's request-dhapsaymting » topcatclr, posted by Lou Pilder on June 16, 2012, at 11:06:32
As I'm sure you know no response on admin yet. Just got on here. Phillipa
Posted by Phillipa on June 17, 2012, at 9:55:28
In reply to Re: Lou's request-dhapsaymting, posted by Phillipa on June 16, 2012, at 19:34:18
No response as I had figured. Guess time to do other things. On the road to S Carolina today. Nice clear and sunny out. Phillipa
Posted by topcatclr on June 17, 2012, at 10:46:18
In reply to Lou's request-dhapsaymting » topcatclr, posted by Lou Pilder on June 16, 2012, at 11:06:32
Fist off Lou,
I don't owe you or anyone else an explanation of any kind! I merely stated an opinion in that this board seems to be for the most part, a waste of time. There are only a few people who post and for some reason drugs don't help them. They like to twist the conversation into a "Dugs are Evil" conversation and its ridiculous! So i pointed out, maybe they need to go outside more, get some air if the drugs are not helping. SO WHAT! I am currently on Cymbalta which keeps me functioning well. All an antidepressant can ever do. They are not happy pills. Been on meds since 1995 and would not be around without them so i am just thankful they exist! Meanwhile, i don't look for happiness on a message board that 4 or 5 people regularly post on!
Posted by creepy on June 25, 2012, at 9:21:22
In reply to When Is Babble Being Closed?, posted by Phillipa on June 12, 2012, at 9:55:02
What I like most about this forum is there are no snarky admins that threaten me when I make suggestions. Its a free forum and so we also have some folks that preach against meds, etc. but thats better than feeling like you cant speak your mind.
Id miss it, if it went away!
Posted by PartlyCloudy on June 25, 2012, at 14:58:00
In reply to Re: When Is Babble Being Closed?, posted by creepy on June 25, 2012, at 9:21:22
> What I like most about this forum is there are no snarky admins that threaten me when I make suggestions. Its a free forum and so we also have some folks that preach against meds, etc. but thats better than feeling like you cant speak your mind.
> Id miss it, if it went away!More like no one is watching. No one is reading. Not like 5 - 7 years ago. Lots of posts go unanswered - that is, your actual question will go unanswered though your presence will be acknowledged and your post appreciated. Don't think the site is going away any time soon, though. This must be a long-term experiment.
pc
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