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Re: Chuckle » Dinah

Posted by Tabitha on October 6, 2003, at 23:57:17

In reply to Re: OK, a suggestion. » Tabitha, posted by Dinah on October 6, 2003, at 16:55:11

I can't imagine you being the pariah of your sunday school class. Launching debate and tenaciously hanging onto your beliefs, yes-- but pariah? Can't picture it.

 

Re: P.S. Dinah

Posted by Tabitha on October 7, 2003, at 0:38:39

In reply to Re: Chuckle » Dinah, posted by Tabitha on October 6, 2003, at 23:57:17

hmm... 'pariah' seems like a poor choice of words to me now. Seems to connote someone unfairly persecuted like Frankenstein's monster. I meant-- I can't imagine you leaving a trail of hurt feelings.

 

Re: P.S. Dinah

Posted by gabbix2 on October 7, 2003, at 1:30:56

In reply to Re: P.S. Dinah, posted by Tabitha on October 7, 2003, at 0:38:39

*

 

Dinah, Gabbi, Sunday school

Posted by Chicklet on October 7, 2003, at 1:57:26

In reply to Re: P.S. Dinah, posted by gabbix2 on October 7, 2003, at 1:30:56

tabitha- all I can say re: Dinah is that you have severely underestimated her powers. her evil. Her, her, her...well, you know- se just might not be the sweet Dinah we all thought she was. I hear she's posting under a different name too: SundaySchoolTrouble.

Look everyone!!!!! Gabbi's back!!!
But it's been so long since she's been allowed to post that all she seems to be able to post now is an asterisk...
*
It's a crying shame.

Let's keep it administrative here, gang.
I got it- Gabbi seems to be having difficulty postin any more than an asterisk. Any ideas why?
I am going to pay for this sarcasm.
Soon enough.

 

Re: Brevity is the soul of wit. ;) (nm) » gabbix2

Posted by Sabina on October 7, 2003, at 3:58:11

In reply to Re: P.S. Dinah, posted by gabbix2 on October 7, 2003, at 1:30:56

 

Yeah sure, gang up on me... (nm)

Posted by Chicklet on October 7, 2003, at 6:24:28

In reply to Re: Brevity is the soul of wit. ;) (nm) » gabbix2, posted by Sabina on October 7, 2003, at 3:58:11

 

:-) (nm) » gabbix2

Posted by Dinah on October 7, 2003, at 7:36:27

In reply to Re: P.S. Dinah, posted by gabbix2 on October 7, 2003, at 1:30:56

 

Re: Same thing :) (nm) » Tabitha

Posted by Dinah on October 7, 2003, at 7:37:50

In reply to Re: Chuckle » Dinah, posted by Tabitha on October 6, 2003, at 23:57:17

 

A trail of hurt pariahs? » Dinah

Posted by Chicklet on October 7, 2003, at 7:42:58

In reply to Re: Same thing :) (nm) » Tabitha, posted by Dinah on October 7, 2003, at 7:37:50

Have a good day, Dinah
*

 

Re: Another proposal » Dr. Bob

Posted by Dinah on October 7, 2003, at 11:48:16

In reply to Re: starting over under a new name, posted by Dr. Bob on October 6, 2003, at 16:12:34

Have changing names, without good reason and without notice on admin be against the rules. Ask anyone who you discover to have switched names to contact you by email. Find out if it is a safety issue, and if not, have the rules be that you will at least disclose that the fact that they are a new identity will be disclosed on Admin.

 

Re: Another proposal

Posted by Dinah on October 7, 2003, at 12:46:55

In reply to Re: Another proposal » Dr. Bob, posted by Dinah on October 7, 2003, at 11:48:16

Further clarification. We already have a rule discouraging a poster from posting under two names at once. If it happens, you post "please choose a name and stick with it". The new rule could be discouraging changing identities, with exceptions being allowable with administrative approval (that puts you on the hook too Dr. Bob). So if you discover that someone has changed names (and I know that you won't always know, but if you find out) you could post a generic "please email me about a problem with your registration". At that point, if administrative approval is not forthcoming, you could post a "Please inform others when changing posting names." You wouldn't actually have to rat anyone out, any more than you currently tell us the identity of people who are posting while blocked. We have to figure it out the old fashioned way, but dividing the block by two, and seeing who was currently blocked for that period.

I know it's a bit more trouble for you, but I bet it would make for a more welcoming place for genuine newcomers, and would leave the rest of us feeling less betrayed by you.

And it would be interesting to see what you would consider to be exceptions. Personal safety is clear. But what about "I said and did such hurtful things before that if anyone knew who I was, no one would talk to me."

 

Dr. Bob - I agree with Dinah

Posted by Susan J on October 7, 2003, at 12:52:34

In reply to Hi Bob- can we chat?, posted by Chicklet on October 6, 2003, at 13:19:32

>>Does accepting count as sanctioning?

<<Yeah, I think so. Implicit sanctioning. But I was going to suggest the same thing Dinah did. If someone changes their name here on the board, could you require full disclosure of the name change?

From what to what.... how about setting up yet *another* board for the disclosures so people could check them easily? :-)

 

Re: I second Dinah's suggestion

Posted by Tabitha on October 7, 2003, at 14:02:58

In reply to Re: Another proposal » Dr. Bob, posted by Dinah on October 7, 2003, at 11:48:16

it's nice when people disclose the change. Why not make it a requirement? It can't be good for the community to allow people to hide their past.

 

Re: I third it...and so the motion passes, right? (nm)

Posted by Sabina on October 7, 2003, at 14:04:57

In reply to Re: I second Dinah's suggestion, posted by Tabitha on October 7, 2003, at 14:02:58

 

Great Idea Dinah!!! (nm) » Dinah

Posted by galkeepinon on October 7, 2003, at 14:25:24

In reply to Re: Another proposal, posted by Dinah on October 7, 2003, at 12:46:55

 

re: starting over under a new name » Dr. Bob

Posted by lil' jimi on October 7, 2003, at 15:10:33

In reply to Re: starting over under a new name, posted by Dr. Bob on October 6, 2003, at 16:12:34

too angry to comment now
...

...

...

...

what do we call someone who allows the wolf to put on the sheep's clothing the better to frolic in the flock?

... and what if that someone was the shepherd?

... i ... ...

(... being civil ...) !!!!

 

To: Too angry 2 comment » lil' jimi

Posted by Chicklet on October 7, 2003, at 15:24:28

In reply to re: starting over under a new name » Dr. Bob, posted by lil' jimi on October 7, 2003, at 15:10:33

Is that your new posting name, Jim?
:D

>> ... and what if that someone was the shepherd?

metaphorical genius.
Scary though, huh?
I'm mad too.

This is kinda like a G. Dubya situation. The administration used to be a little ittle bit funny because of the silliness and all- (you know, with the naughty swear words like ass and shit) but now, none of it is funny anymore. It's ludicrous. I can't laugh about GW's actions anymore either.

 

Re: To: Too angry 2 comment

Posted by lil' jimi on October 7, 2003, at 15:53:18

In reply to To: Too angry 2 comment » lil' jimi, posted by Chicklet on October 7, 2003, at 15:24:28

oh, babe !
... you're calling the gendarmes down on yourself again ... please don't ... for me?

my new posting name would have to be
... "Late For Supper" ...
... if only because i always tell folks to call anything they please, just don't call me late for supper ...


... but i have to keep my "lil' jimi" for a while longer . ..
~ jim

 

Re: blocked for 4 weeks » Chicklet

Posted by Dr. Bob on October 7, 2003, at 16:41:43

In reply to To: Too angry 2 comment » lil' jimi, posted by Chicklet on October 7, 2003, at 15:24:28

> (you know, with the naughty swear words like *ss and sh*t)

Please don't use language that could offend others. The last time you were blocked, it was for 2 weeks, so this time, it's for 4.

Bob

 

Is that your only comment? (nm) » Dr. Bob

Posted by Dinah on October 7, 2003, at 17:17:16

In reply to Re: blocked for 4 weeks » Chicklet, posted by Dr. Bob on October 7, 2003, at 16:41:43

 

do banned posters get notified by e-mail of posts? » Dinah

Posted by lil' jimi on October 7, 2003, at 17:42:03

In reply to Is that your only comment? (nm) » Dr. Bob, posted by Dinah on October 7, 2003, at 17:17:16

... to threads they've contributed to

 

Re: do banned posters get notified by e-mail of posts? » lil' jimi

Posted by Dinah on October 7, 2003, at 17:44:44

In reply to do banned posters get notified by e-mail of posts? » Dinah, posted by lil' jimi on October 7, 2003, at 17:42:03

I really have no idea of the inner workings of Babble. I would guess that all that is affected is their posting ability. I'm not sure how many people utilize that feature. But I am well aware that most blocked posters continue to read the board. :) So if you have something to say, I'm sure the message will be received.

 

Re: Hi Bob- can we chat? P.S. » Dinah

Posted by lil' jimi on October 7, 2003, at 18:29:40

In reply to Re: Hi Bob- can we chat? P.S., posted by Dinah on October 6, 2003, at 14:37:04

Example, Mechschample ....

> Dr. Bob. Just an example.
>
> Poster Fred just arrived on the board. Unknown to me, Poster Fred is really Poster George. My previous relationship with Poster George has been less than stellar. (Just using these names from Harry Potter, so any resemblence to real posters is purely coincidental). Poster Fred receives my welcome and subsequent replies with silence or icy coldness. If I didn't know it was really George, I'd feel pretty hurt and upset and confused about what I had done wrong.
>
> I know this is going to happen on the internet. But it's different when it has your official sanction. Don't ask me how, but it just is. >

thank you very much Dinah ... ... you are being much more articulate than i am capable of right now ...

... but your hypotheticals
... are my current living and breathing reality

... and as you and Dr. B know all too well
... i _was_ _directly_ affected

... am being directly affected
... exactly as you hypothesized
... now


... help

... comment on this "example", please, Dr. B ?

~ jim

 

re: wolves in sheep's clothing dressed by shepherd » Dinah

Posted by lil' jimi on October 7, 2003, at 21:31:37

In reply to Re: do banned posters get notified by e-mail of posts? » lil' jimi, posted by Dinah on October 7, 2003, at 17:44:44

thanks again Dinah ...

... i'm feeling really hopeless
... betrayed
... i've been pretty civil, haven't i ?

... how can this be civil ... for me ?
... for anyone
... i'm calling in for more lexapro
... <big sigh>

take care,
~ jim

 

re: wolves in sheep's clothing dressed by shepherd

Posted by lil' jimi on October 7, 2003, at 21:34:13

In reply to re: wolves in sheep's clothing dressed by shepherd » Dinah, posted by lil' jimi on October 7, 2003, at 21:31:37

i'm not angry anymore ...
just very sad


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