Posted by johnj on July 18, 2008, at 8:51:00
In reply to Is Babble Dying?, posted by llurpsienoodle on July 17, 2008, at 7:34:58
Yes, it is dying because it has become more a click. I started coming here way before most that are here now. There used to be many knowledgeable people here but they all eventually leave. If you look in the archives you will see what I mean. If you take away about 3 or 4 posters on the med board there isnt much med talk left and I am sure they will eventually tire out too. In the past I didnt view babble as a click only for certain people but now I do. There are way less informative posts and now every board is for social engagement or the posts are supportive only. That is not what people used to come here for and why other boards such as social were created. Now, that looseness has permeated every board. Again, read the archives and you will see what I mean.
The thing that upsets me the most is the unfair treatment some get by Dr. Bob and his deputies. They are rarely consistent in their warning and banning of people. I had no recourse when I was banned and even tried to email the deputies to no avail. I am not even sure if their emails were even correct. After my blowout on the med board in which I started with helpful post it spiraled downward. I posted an email for Dr. Bob on the Admin board and was mocked right away and that person was never warned. I think it is because they used to be a deputy and they appear to get special treatment and Dr. Bob never answered my question. My question was simple and I was told by someone else what I was asking was fair and possible, yet I was just mocked. I found it funny that what someone was angry with me for doing just turned around and did it right back to me.
The board is also dying because of the fear of posting. One never knows if they will be singled out for banning. So I fear I will just be banned again for stating my concerns. Maybe we are just guinea pigs for Dr. Bobs experiment anyway, I just dont know anymore and I tire of it.
AND, the emails I received. Someone who I thought was a friend gave my personal email out and I was attacked by supporters of a poster and then the spam began. Thanks babble for being supportive! So, if you ask if it is dying the answer probably is YES. It is no longer supportive or informative for me.
This post was not intended to attack anyone, but I am sure the deputies will find something wrong with it.
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