Posted by alexandra_k on July 5, 2005, at 21:32:27
In reply to Re: Attn: All...Please see my post on admin... » alexandra_k, posted by jay on July 5, 2005, at 20:57:54
> Power in numbers...that's it, if Bob doesn't like it or not.
That is true. But there are an awful lot of Babblers out there... I don't think ALL of them would be persuaded to leave for the 'cause'. And even if most were (which is very unlikely) more will come, more will come. Posters are not a scarce resource. In fact small boards have even been suggested because there are so very many posters here.
And...
What doesn't kill the boards makes them stronger.
It might be counter-productive...>Larry went through emotional hell dealing with this...I am here to collect for that. (-) (Mouth taped shut)
Yes. I know Larry is having a really hard time of it at the mo. But thats not completely about Babble and his Babble block. I do not believe that Dr Bob intended for Larry to be in the horrible place that he is in at the moment. I think Dr Bob intends to try to deliver (fairly) predictable and obvious consequences for infractions. First offence - warning. Second offence - blocking. What suprises me is that people actually thought he wouldn't get blocked for that.
Really.
But that being said - Larry is in a horrible place at the mo. I think there are more appropriate ways to offer support than to turn on Dr Bob and turn away from the other posters here, though. I liked Jenny's suggestion of him being able to at least read posts he might appreciate. And for people to keep checking on him and supporting him with the other modes of communication that are open to us.
Please do that people.
I am rather worried about him.I just think that this move will be counter-productive.
I think we would be more likely to have success with getting the block lengths changed for FUTURE offenses so that a similar situation doesn't arise again. IMO... This particular situation can't be changed now. It has been 3 weeks already :-( And I don't see how it can be changed without it being seen to be about Larry's popularity more than anything else.
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