Posted by Emme_V2 on July 2, 2013, at 19:09:00
In reply to Re: It is still somewhat theorectical » Dr. Bob, posted by Twinleaf on July 2, 2013, at 14:38:46
A few semi-random thoughts on my part:
Internet forums are generally established for a purpose - usually sharing information and support regardless of the topic (medical, music, photography, software, whatever).
A moderator manages the forum as best they can in such a way that it achieves its stated function as smoothly as possible and keeps some reasonable degree of order.
Psychobabble is an internet forum not unlike many others in that we share information and support on a particular albeit broad topic (various aspects of management of psychiatric illnesses.) Like other forums, a sense of community can develop.
The overall goal of this forum is not to represent some real or imaginary aspect of real life, nor is it to conduct specific experiments on us, or emulate a psychiatrist/patient relationship or therapist/client relationship.
Rules exist on internet forums to help them run smoothly. The moderator generally applies those rules as needed - hopefully as consistently as they are able without being draconian.
Psychobabble is experiencing difficulties right now. Rules exist on this board that would likely help the situation were they applied.
I agree with one of the other posters that blocking should be a last resort and that doubling blocking times isn't the best approach. But issuing of PBCs and ultimately short blocks if necessary may be considered.
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