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DUH!!!! And I just figgered

Posted by muffled on June 26, 2007, at 22:50:28

In reply to sorry, wishing I could direct!! » 1musketeer, posted by muffled on June 26, 2007, at 22:44:53

Lord I AM dumb.
Astonishingly so.
I can turn OFF notifications to this thread!!!
Duh!!!
Usu threads just kinda fade away, so I don't have to.
But now I will.
Good suggestion for any others who are struggling w/this.
You can do it from the blurb in your e-mail box.
Sigh. I amaze myself sometimes :-(
M

 

thx GG (nm)

Posted by muffled on June 26, 2007, at 22:52:04

In reply to sorry, wishing I could direct!! » 1musketeer, posted by muffled on June 26, 2007, at 22:44:53

 

Re: sorry, wishing I could direct!! it's okay, muf (nm)

Posted by 1musketeer on June 26, 2007, at 23:14:44

In reply to sorry, wishing I could direct!! » 1musketeer, posted by muffled on June 26, 2007, at 22:44:53

 

*SNORT* as you wish! (babble compassion *trigger*)

Posted by dispatcher on June 27, 2007, at 7:50:14

In reply to Re: shaken and profoundly OUTRAGED-diff. from stir » zenhussy, posted by gardenergirl on June 26, 2007, at 16:44:57

>>>>someone who appears to possess a great deal of empathy for the pain of trauma.

*SNORT*

Coming from you, gg - that's a gem, - a true gem!

OK *ALL* (for empahsis, remember) babblers, the call has gone out for empathy, understanding and compassion!

OK gg, *AS YOU WISH!* *SNORT*! (again, for emphasis)

compassion and empathy will be yours from all those you have bequeathed with the same -

 

Please be civil » dispatcher

Posted by Deputy Dinah on June 27, 2007, at 8:08:22

In reply to *SNORT* as you wish! (babble compassion *trigger*), posted by dispatcher on June 27, 2007, at 7:50:14

> Coming from you, gg - that's a gem, - a true gem!

Please don't post anything that could lead others to feel accused or put down.

If you or others have questions about this or about posting policies in general, or are interested in alternative ways of expressing yourself, please see the FAQ:

http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/faq.html#civil

Follow-ups regarding these issues, as well as replies to the above posts, should of course themselves be civil.

Dr. Bob is always free to override or upgrade deputy decisions. His email is on the bottom of each page. Please feel free to email him if you believe this decision was made in error.

Dinah, acting as deputy for Dr. Bob

 

Please be civil » muffled

Posted by Deputy Dinah on June 27, 2007, at 8:13:21

In reply to sorry, wishing I could direct!! » 1musketeer, posted by muffled on June 26, 2007, at 22:44:53

> and this is just endless this thread, and doesn't seem to be to the benefit of much.

Muffled, Dr. Bob always assumes that those who post on Admin are doing so in their own efforts to improve Babble. So please be careful not to make them feel accused or put down.

I can understand the frustration, but please try to phrase it in I statements. If you have any questions about I statements, feel free to contact me or another deputy.

If you or others have questions about this or about posting policies in general, or are interested in alternative ways of expressing yourself, please see the FAQ:

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Follow-ups regarding these issues, as well as replies to the above posts, should of course themselves be civil.

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Please be civil » gardenergirl

Posted by Deputy Dinah on June 27, 2007, at 8:20:43

In reply to Re: perception of privilege » Happyflower, posted by gardenergirl on June 24, 2007, at 1:16:44

> Golly, some folks might respond with demands to know who you're talking about. I think I'll pass on that, though. I'm concerned that others might perceive a post like that from me as being rude.

Please don't post anything that could lead others to feel accused or put down.

If you or others have questions about this or about posting policies in general, or are interested in alternative ways of expressing yourself, please see the FAQ:

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Dr. Bob is always free to override deputy decisions. His email is on the bottom of each page. Please feel free to email him if you believe this decision was made in error.

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Please be civil » fayeroe

Posted by Deputy Dinah on June 27, 2007, at 8:24:26

In reply to Re: perception of privilege » Happyflower, posted by fayeroe on June 24, 2007, at 10:18:08

> HF, remember the experience where the professor set up certain class memebers with authority and others with none? it went south really quickly.
>
> i'd ignore the carrot today, if i were you......xoxoxo

Please don't post anything that could lead others to feel accused or put down.

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Please be civil » Happyflower

Posted by Deputy Dinah on June 27, 2007, at 8:28:09

In reply to Re: perception of privilege » fayeroe, posted by Happyflower on June 24, 2007, at 12:11:47

> LOL, thanks for the carrot warning!

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Please be civil » henrietta

Posted by Deputy Dinah on June 27, 2007, at 8:30:47

In reply to Re: Not taking the carrot, yup! stayin' cool!, posted by henrietta on June 25, 2007, at 19:28:18

> Good for you!!! Too bad the carroteer couldn't resist. What a sign of health and wisdom that would be.
> h

Please don't post anything that could lead others to feel accused or put down.

If you or others have questions about this or about posting policies in general, or are interested in alternative ways of expressing yourself, please see the FAQ:

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Follow-ups regarding these issues, as well as replies to the above posts, should of course themselves be civil.

Dr. Bob is always free to override deputy decisions. His email is on the bottom of each page. Please feel free to email him if you believe this decision was made in error.

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Re: Please be civil (sorry) (nm) » Deputy Dinah

Posted by Happyflower on June 27, 2007, at 8:33:14

In reply to Please be civil » Happyflower, posted by Deputy Dinah on June 27, 2007, at 8:28:09

 

Sorry

Posted by gardenergirl on June 27, 2007, at 8:46:28

In reply to Please be civil » gardenergirl, posted by Deputy Dinah on June 27, 2007, at 8:20:43

I know all that cost you time and probably aggravation. Sorry.

And I apologize to all who may have been upset reading my part in this thread. I let my anger get the best of my judgment. I'll try to focus on the positive going forward.

gg

 

Re: Please be civil, sorry

Posted by muffled on June 27, 2007, at 9:18:25

In reply to Please be civil » muffled, posted by Deputy Dinah on June 27, 2007, at 8:13:21

> and this is just endless this thread, and doesn't seem to be to the benefit of much.

**OK.
I am finding this thread endless, and cant' understand what it is trying to achieve?
How bout that?
And sorry of course.
Muffled

 

Re: how about the carroteer getting a 'PBC'? (nm) » Deputy Dinah

Posted by 1musketeer on June 27, 2007, at 9:45:05

In reply to Please be civil » henrietta, posted by Deputy Dinah on June 27, 2007, at 8:30:47

 

Re: Please be civil..sorry D, just saw PBC for

Posted by 1musketeer on June 27, 2007, at 9:46:51

In reply to Please be civil » gardenergirl, posted by Deputy Dinah on June 27, 2007, at 8:20:43

carrot person.

 

I thank you for the apology

Posted by Deputy Dinah on June 27, 2007, at 10:59:41

In reply to Re: Please be civil..sorry D, just saw PBC for, posted by 1musketeer on June 27, 2007, at 9:46:51

but since the PBC was for this issue, please do not refer to anyone as a carroteer or carrot person.

Dinah, acting as deputy for Dr. Bob

 

Re: I thank you for the apology...noted :-) (nm) » Deputy Dinah

Posted by 1musketeer on June 27, 2007, at 11:15:38

In reply to I thank you for the apology, posted by Deputy Dinah on June 27, 2007, at 10:59:41

 

Re: blocked for 33 weeks » zenhussy

Posted by Dr. Bob on June 29, 2007, at 0:29:42

In reply to shaken and profoundly OUTRAGED-diff. from stirred? (nm), posted by zenhussy on June 26, 2007, at 15:09:39

> shaken and profoundly OUTRAGED-diff. from stirred?

Please be sensitive to the feelings of others.

But please don't take this personally, this doesn't mean I don't like you or think you're a bad person.

If you or others have questions about this or about posting policies in general, or are interested in alternative ways of expressing yourself, please first see the FAQ:

http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/faq.html#civil
http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/faq.html#enforce

Follow-ups regarding these issues, as well as replies to the above post, should of course themselves be civil.

Thanks,

Bob

PS: According to the current system:

previous block: 48 weeks
period of time since previous block: 147 weeks
uncivil toward a particular individual or group: no
particularly uncivil: no
different type of incivility: no
clearly didn't understand PBC and made effort to reply: no
provoked: no
uncivil in multiple posts at same time: no
already archived: no

If we take 147 weeks, divide by 10, and round, that's a reduction of 15 weeks. If we apply that to your previous block, that's 48 - 15 = 33 weeks.

 

Re: deputy decisions

Posted by Dr. Bob on June 29, 2007, at 0:29:43

In reply to Please be civil » henrietta, posted by Deputy Dinah on June 27, 2007, at 8:30:47

> Dr. Bob is always free to override deputy decisions.

These posters were asked to be civil a couple weeks ago, so I'm going to block them for 1 week instead:

dispatcher
gardenergirl
fayeroe

Henrietta has been blocked before, and I'm also going to block her for 1 week:

previous block: 1 week
period of time since previous block: 7 weeks
uncivil toward a particular individual or group: yes
particularly uncivil: no
different type of incivility: no
clearly didn't understand PBC and made effort to reply: no
provoked: no
uncivil in multiple posts at same time: no
already archived: no

If we take 7 weeks, divide by 10, and round, that's a reduction of 1 week. If we apply that to her previous block, that takes her back to 0. And if we go from there, that's 1 week.

Happyflower has been blocked before, and I'm going to block her for 2 weeks:

previous block: 2 weeks
period of time since previous block: 9 weeks
uncivil toward a particular individual or group: yes
particularly uncivil: no
different type of incivility: no
clearly didn't understand PBC and made effort to reply: no
provoked: yes
uncivil in multiple posts at same time: no
already archived: no

If we take 9 weeks, divide by 10, and round, that's a reduction of 1 week. If we apply that to her previous block, that's 2 - 1 = 1 week. And if we double that, that's 2 weeks.

I hope they don't take this personally, this doesn't mean I don't like them or think they're bad people.

Bob

 

Re: perception of privilege

Posted by Dr. Bob on June 29, 2007, at 0:29:47

In reply to Re: perception of privilege » Dr. Bob, posted by confuzyq on June 23, 2007, at 1:07:12

> mostly it is just about fairness and consistency, and I just don't see the justification in implying otherwise in such cut-and-dried scenarios.
>
> Sometimes I wonder if the hypotheses you put forth are more about a particular angle you'd like to examine at the moment ... In those cases I'd be more comfortable if you'd just come out and say that X is an angle you would simply like to hear discussed.

You're right, I didn't mean to imply that it's only envy, or even mostly envy, just that envy might be a particular angle, one that might be helpful to discuss.

To be fair :-) I started a separate thread to discuss fairness and consistency:

http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/admin/20070605/msgs/766608.html

Thanks,

Bob

 

sigh. You missed me :-( (nm) » Dr. Bob

Posted by muffled on June 29, 2007, at 0:50:31

In reply to Re: deputy decisions, posted by Dr. Bob on June 29, 2007, at 0:29:43

 

Re: BOB

Posted by muffled on June 29, 2007, at 1:04:38

In reply to sigh. You missed me :-( (nm) » Dr. Bob, posted by muffled on June 29, 2007, at 0:50:31

maybe cuz you thot it was a diff me?
But alla me in the same body.
This is known and accepted.
We take full responsibility for all this body does, says etc.
So if we do wrong things, then it should be punished all the same.
Does it feel bad to come in swinging your sword against your people?
You away so much.
Then you come back and talk full sentences.
So good.
But then the sword is swinging...
I am sad bout this.

 

Re: BOB

Posted by muffled on June 29, 2007, at 1:06:18

In reply to Re: BOB, posted by muffled on June 29, 2007, at 1:04:38

I guess what I wished I could know, and I ascared to ask Bob, is DO you feel much emotions? S'ok if you don't.
I just dunno what to make of you and you REALLY scaring me LOTS right now :-(

 

Dr. Bob, are you sure?

Posted by Dinah on June 29, 2007, at 1:18:11

In reply to Re: blocked for 33 weeks » zenhussy, posted by Dr. Bob on June 29, 2007, at 0:29:42

This looks like one of those times when the formula might not be the single best criterion for block length. Wouldn't it be more consistent to set her block length more on similar blocks given on the same thread rather than on her block history?

It was a very heated thread.

 

Re: blocked for 33 weeks » Dr. Bob

Posted by Honore on June 29, 2007, at 1:20:48

In reply to Re: blocked for 33 weeks » zenhussy, posted by Dr. Bob on June 29, 2007, at 0:29:42

Could I point out a potential problem with the blocking system or at least its application in cases where someone has had a long block, as with zenhussy?

As the absolute length of the block increases, the reduction, while it may be of the same percentage, and be produced by an identical formula, still has a disproportionate effect, because of the absolute lengths of time involved.

This seems to me to cause some systemic unfairnesses. I have no idea what caused zen to have such a long block, but it somehow seems out of justice to me for someone to achieve several years of good behavior (or two, anyway) without a block, and yet only to have the length of their block reduced by a small number of weeks, even if the percentages work out.

Maybe this isn't well-worded, but I hope it captures the general idea that over two years of good behavior somehow seems incommensurable with a block of 33 weeks. This may primarily be a fuzzy concept, but there is something about absolute time that conflicts with a formula for calculating blocks derived in a context where one usually thinks of blocks of fairly short periods of time.

Honore


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