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Posted by Abby on April 16, 2000, at 13:21:14
I found the link for books and the sales referral fee you get. Now, if I want to buy a book on an unrelated topic, like art history or economics, and I go through your site, do you still get the fee?
And an aside, how does a babbler provide a book recommendation--either a new one or to second an existing one. Peter Whybrow's book, for example, is very good, but somebody already recommended it.
Abby
Posted by boB on April 16, 2000, at 19:03:04
In reply to Dr. Bob: Amazon referrals, babblers support , posted by Abby on April 16, 2000, at 13:21:14
Abby,
I ain't Dr. Bob, and I can't speak for him, but I can say as long as he keeps and open board, if you have something to recommend, Pipe right in and recommend it! I, for one, have not read the archives, so repeated info is fresh to me.
Posted by bob on April 17, 2000, at 21:59:52
In reply to Re: Dr. Bob: Amazon referrals, babblers support , posted by boB on April 16, 2000, at 19:03:04
I second boB's recommendation for posting recommendations right here in Babbleland. Two of the books on Dr. Bob's list are my recommendations, and right here out of Babbleland is where they came from.
But now that I'm aware of the Support section and just what that inconspicuous little word refers to, as soon as I get my next paycheck (gotta pay the taxman first) I'll be chipping in at the Colleague level ... not that I want to put any pressure on my fellow (gainfully employed with $20 or so to spare) Babblelanders or anything ....
Hey, Dr. B! What's the pledge level for getting the complimentary Psycho-Babble coffee mug? How about the Psycho-Babble t-shirt? I'm telling you, if an old fogey like me was missing those links, you REALLY need some PR! ;^)
cheers,
bob
Posted by Cam W. on April 17, 2000, at 22:54:27
In reply to Dr. Bob-o-thon, posted by bob on April 17, 2000, at 21:59:52
I'd pledge if I could get a Dr.Bob or Babbleland tie-dye T-shirt.
- Cam W.
Posted by allisonm on April 17, 2000, at 22:57:12
In reply to Dr. Bob-o-thon, posted by bob on April 17, 2000, at 21:59:52
>I'm telling you, if an old fogey like me was >>>missing those links, you REALLY need some PR! ;^)
I'm with you, bob. As a former journalist turned reluctant PR flak (as if that qualifies me for anything)....
Dr. Bob: You need better BRANDING. (Ouch! Yikes! Geez, I hate that word.)I'm holding out for the frisbees, umbrellas, tote bags, the letter openers, and those nifty keychains with the bottle openers at the end of them. Oh, and those handy-dandy circles of rubber material that old fogeys use to grip the tops of jars and twist them off. Then there are the refrigerator magnets, but I digress...
Posted by Dr. Bob on April 17, 2000, at 23:14:17
In reply to Dr. Bob-o-thon, posted by bob on April 17, 2000, at 21:59:52
> But now that I'm aware of the Support section and just what that inconspicuous little word refers to, as soon as I get my next paycheck (gotta pay the taxman first) I'll be chipping in at the Colleague level
Thanks, but if you just wanted to save up for a subscription, that would be fine, too. :-) (not that it would be so much)
> I'm telling you, if an old fogey like me was missing those links, you REALLY need some PR! ;^)
I guess. But I'd hate to contribute to those ads that already bombard you all the time online...
Bob
Posted by Cindy W on April 18, 2000, at 8:53:38
In reply to Re: Dr. Bob-o-thon, posted by Dr. Bob on April 17, 2000, at 23:14:17
> > But now that I'm aware of the Support section and just what that inconspicuous little word refers to, as soon as I get my next paycheck (gotta pay the taxman first) I'll be chipping in at the Colleague level
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> Thanks, but if you just wanted to save up for a subscription, that would be fine, too. :-) (not that it would be so much)
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> > I'm telling you, if an old fogey like me was missing those links, you REALLY need some PR! ;^)
>
> I guess. But I'd hate to contribute to those ads that already bombard you all the time online...
>
> Bob
Hey, how about new brains without depression, OCD, and other problems? I'll go for one of those!
Posted by Noa on April 18, 2000, at 18:05:43
In reply to Dr. Bob-O-Rama, posted by allisonm on April 17, 2000, at 22:57:12
The gifts need to be much more subtle, because if we make Dr. Bob too much of a household name, this place would get TOO crowded, and would lose its homey atmosphere.
Posted by allisonm on April 18, 2000, at 20:10:59
In reply to Re: Dr. Bob-O-Rama, posted by Noa on April 18, 2000, at 18:05:43
Good point, Noa. Forget the stupid refrigerator magnets. How about those little pocket-size plastic things that we can count our pills into for every day of the week? ;-)
Posted by Kay on April 18, 2000, at 23:31:51
In reply to Re: Dr. Bob-O-Rama, posted by Noa on April 18, 2000, at 18:05:43
> The gifts need to be much more subtle, because if we make Dr. Bob too much of a household name, this place would get TOO crowded, and would lose its homey atmosphere.
How about sweats? You can wear them for jammies or clothes (saves time changing when you're just going to lie in bed all day). Plus they expand or contract with the whims of whatever AD you're currently on.
Maybe mood rings--to warn the people we live with what to expect today.
Book covers--so no one knows we're reading more trashy novels.
Posted by KimK on April 18, 2000, at 23:34:20
In reply to Re: Dr. Bob-o-thon, posted by Cam W. on April 17, 2000, at 22:54:27
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> I'd pledge if I could get a Dr.Bob or Babbleland tie-dye T-shirt.
> - Cam W.I like the tie-dye idea. Only just Dr.Bob or "Babbleland"; no dot.com so no one figures out it's US posting here!
KimK
Posted by Dr. Bob on April 18, 2000, at 23:49:25
In reply to Re: Dr. Bob-O-Rama, posted by Kay on April 18, 2000, at 23:31:51
> How about sweats? You can wear them for jammies or clothes (saves time changing when you're just going to lie in bed all day). Plus they expand or contract with the whims of whatever AD you're currently on.
LOL!
> Maybe mood rings--to warn the people we live with what to expect today.
You know, my watch is a mood watch. Being a mental health type, I just couldn't resist. :-)
Bob
Posted by allisonm on April 19, 2000, at 7:20:17
In reply to Re: Dr. Bob-O-Rama, posted by Dr. Bob on April 18, 2000, at 23:49:25
> You know, my watch is a mood watch. Being a mental health type, I just couldn't resist. :-)
>
>
A mood watch would be even better: we could tell what time to take our meds AND check our moods at the same time.But I'm kinda partial to the idea of sweats, especially if they could be self-cleaning.
Posted by Cindy W on April 19, 2000, at 9:34:34
In reply to Re: Dr. Bob-O-Rama, posted by allisonm on April 19, 2000, at 7:20:17
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> > You know, my watch is a mood watch. Being a mental health type, I just couldn't resist. :-)
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> A mood watch would be even better: we could tell what time to take our meds AND check our moods at the same time.
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> But I'm kinda partial to the idea of sweats, especially if they could be self-cleaning.
How about third eyes you can put on your forehead? Or clothes that actually change your mood, instead of just showing how you're feeling? Thank God everybody on this site has a good sense of humor, depression or no!
Posted by jane on April 18, 2000, at 16:44:54
In reply to Dr. Bob: Amazon referrals, babblers support , posted by Abby on April 16, 2000, at 13:21:14
> I found the link for books and the sales referral fee you get. Now, if I want to buy a book on an unrelated topic, like art history or economics, and I go through your site, do you still get the fee?
I've been wondering about this question too.
Does anyone know the answer?
BTW - thanks again DrBob, for all your hard work.
Sometimes, I helps to sign on and know there is somebody out there even when I don't have a comment or question. Thank you.
Posted by bob on April 20, 2000, at 0:28:46
In reply to Re: Dr. Bob-O-Rama, posted by Cindy W on April 19, 2000, at 9:34:34
> A mood watch would be even better: we could tell what time to take our meds AND check our moods at the same time.
Okay, would I be going too far out here to suggest a (1) mood watch with (2) multiple alarm settings for all those times during the day you need to take meds plus to wake you up at those times you usually fall asleep from med-induced narcolepsy and (3) mini pop-out pill containers that automatically spring open when the alarm goes off?
Instead of t-shirts, how about tie-dyed hospital scrubs with Univ. of Chicago Hospital Psychiatric Ward stenciled in?
Psychedelic Psychiatric -- I'm lovin' it
bob
Posted by bob (again) on April 20, 2000, at 0:31:05
In reply to Re: Dr. Bob-O-Rama, posted by bob on April 20, 2000, at 0:28:46
> Psychedelic Psychiatric -- I'm lovin' it
[Hey, if the UMich Aerospace Engineers can wear t-shirts that say "Why yes, I AM a rocket scientist" .... why not? ;^]
Posted by Dr. Bob on April 20, 2000, at 0:35:12
In reply to Dr. Bob: Amazon referrals, babblers support , posted by Abby on April 16, 2000, at 13:21:14
> I found the link for books and the sales referral fee you get. Now, if I want to buy a book on an unrelated topic, like art history or economics, and I go through your site, do you still get the fee?
I should, yes, if you use the "form" at the very bottom of the page.
> And an aside, how does a babbler provide a book recommendation--either a new one or to second an existing one. Peter Whybrow's book, for example, is very good, but somebody already recommended it.
Just say something about a book in a post, and when I see it I'll copy it over. Thanks!
Bob
Posted by Kay on April 20, 2000, at 11:56:57
In reply to Re: Dr. Bob-O-Rama, posted by bob on April 20, 2000, at 0:28:46
I definitely like the psychedelic psychiatric scrubs. Same benefits as sweats for 24/7 wear.
Kay
Posted by Noa on April 20, 2000, at 13:19:14
In reply to Re: Dr. Bob-O-Rama, posted by Kay on April 20, 2000, at 11:56:57
Self-cleaning sweats? Now there's a concept we should develop! For that matter, could we get self-cleaning, um, apartments?--for a pretty generous donation, of course.
Posted by allisonm on April 20, 2000, at 16:36:22
In reply to Re: Dr. Bob-O-Rama, posted by Noa on April 20, 2000, at 13:19:14
> Self-cleaning sweats? Now there's a concept we should develop! For that matter, could we get self-cleaning, um, apartments?--for a pretty generous donation, of course.
Underwear. I want self-cleaning underwear first.
Posted by Cam W. on April 21, 2000, at 0:11:38
In reply to Re: Dr. Bob-O-Rama, posted by allisonm on April 20, 2000, at 16:36:22
> Underwear. I want self-cleaning underwear first.Too much information Allison. - Cam W.
Posted by Rebecca on April 21, 2000, at 16:53:38
In reply to Re: Dr. Bob-O-Rama, posted by Cam W. on April 21, 2000, at 0:11:38
I want a frisbee. and not those cheapo little ones. Regulation 175-gram ones (it does make a difference). seems that would do something to foster positive physical and social activity.
(and if you can set me up with people to play frisbee with, that'd be even better)though I'd also settle for a mug to join my slowly-growing collection of public radio mugs.
Posted by allisonm on April 21, 2000, at 18:49:41
In reply to Re: Dr. Bob-O-Rama, posted by Cam W. on April 21, 2000, at 0:11:38
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> > Underwear. I want self-cleaning underwear first.
>
> Too much information Allison. - Cam W.Awwwwww, gee Cam.....
But hey, look in your laundry basket. What do you wash most? Right now, if I don't even feel like doing stuff that used to be fun, I sure as heck don't feel like doing stuff that never ever was fun in the first place. I stand by my request.
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