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Posted by noa on July 7, 2000, at 14:49:22
In reply to Re: registration system and possible 2nd board, posted by shellie on July 7, 2000, at 10:35:48
It has gotten really busy, making it hard to keep up with the reading.
I don't know how it would be best to "split". No matter what, it would feel somewhat arbitrary to some people.
One thought is to have one board focus mainly on medication related issues, and the other on more psychosocial issues.
Posted by dove on July 7, 2000, at 15:00:09
In reply to Re: registration system and possible 2nd board, posted by shellie on July 7, 2000, at 10:35:48
testing... Just me dove doing a little testing. Hope everyone is well and hanging in there. I've been super busy with the kids (all five of them) home for the summer and I sure do miss everybody :-) Take care!
dove
Posted by SLS on July 7, 2000, at 15:06:46
In reply to Re: registration system and possible 2nd board, posted by shellie on July 7, 2000, at 10:35:48
> What has impressed me is how bright everyone is on this board vs other boards I've seen. Perhaps you could give an IQ test as a criteria to get on this board.
I guess I better start packing.
> (Just kidding) shellie
Oh. Phew...
- Scott
Posted by Greg on July 7, 2000, at 15:12:39
In reply to TEST (No Real Message), posted by dove on July 7, 2000, at 15:00:09
dove,
Drop me a line at home when you can and let me know how you're doing, OK? I've missed you!
Hugs,
Greg
Posted by SarahB on July 7, 2000, at 15:36:00
In reply to Re: registration system and possible 2nd board, posted by Dr. Bob on July 7, 2000, at 2:52:25
Hey, Dr. Bob, could you put a spell check on it for us non spelling ADD'ers? ;-)
SarahB
Posted by noa on July 7, 2000, at 15:52:46
In reply to Spell Check! , posted by SarahB on July 7, 2000, at 15:36:00
Hi, Dove! Missed you a lot. Hope things are peaceful with the gang at home and all.
Posted by dove on July 7, 2000, at 16:03:43
In reply to Re: Dove!!!, posted by noa on July 7, 2000, at 15:52:46
You kids are too sweet, I'm all warm and fuzzy inside :-) I'll be trying to catch up on all the new threads (that should take me the whole weekend I think) and of course trying to catch up on all the beautiful babble-landers I care for so much.
Thank you both so much for reaching out to me, it is so incredibly wonderful to feel the warmth of your thoughts and the friendship of your words. I cannot accurately express my sincere gratitude for you both and for this place called Psycho-Babble and all its fathomless personalities!
Thank YOU!!!
dove
Posted by Dr. Bob on July 7, 2000, at 16:58:53
In reply to OOPS! Please see Renee N at Girl Interrupted, posted by Renee N on July 7, 2000, at 7:09:43
> I think that one of the great things about boards like this is that newbies can benefit from oldies' experience...
I agree. I wasn't thinking about *excluding* the old-timers from this board, just letting them have a new board all to themselves...
> One more thought. Do you think that too much Psycho-Babble can be counterproductive?
That comes up from time to time, whether this can get "addictive". Maybe anything that really affects people has that potential?
Bob
Posted by Dr. Bob on July 7, 2000, at 16:59:24
In reply to Spell Check! , posted by SarahB on July 7, 2000, at 15:36:00
> could you put a spell check on it for us non spelling ADD'ers? ;-)
You know, I've seen another message board that does have that feature. The thing is, some people express themselves through their spelling. :-)
Bob
Posted by Cass on July 7, 2000, at 19:18:15
In reply to Re: registration system and possible 2nd board, posted by Dr. Bob on July 7, 2000, at 2:52:25
> Hmm, what about limiting it to those who've been here the longest -- or posted the most???
Dear Dr. Bob,
How long would you have to have been here to be on the oldie's board? What if you used to post a lot, but haven't been posting much lately? What if I got picked for the board that I didn't want to use? What if there are certain people I would like to be on the same board with?
It's stressing me out. I just like things the way they are :)Cass
Posted by Kath on July 7, 2000, at 21:29:49
In reply to Re: registration system and possible 2nd board » Dr. Bob, posted by Cass on July 7, 2000, at 19:18:15
Dear Dr. Bob - Before I saw Cass's post I was going to write one to you telling you I'm having a massive anxiety attack at the thought! I AM actually anxious! I think I like to be able to skim through & check people who I like to keep track of & don't think I'd have time if there were 2 boards. Yikes!! I have the same questions as Cass.
Kath
> Dear Dr. Bob,
> How long would you have to have been here to be on the oldie's board? What if you used to post a lot, but haven't been posting much lately? What if I got picked for the board that I didn't want to use? What if there are certain people I would like to be on the same board with?
> It's stressing me out. I just like things the way they are :)
>
> Cass
Posted by paul on July 7, 2000, at 23:20:06
In reply to Re: registration system and possible 2nd board, posted by AndrewB on July 7, 2000, at 10:12:35
i'm glad for the registration system too. stjames put it well. as for splitting the board-any method is agreeable as long as access to both sides still exists. would this be the case dr. bob?
pcl
Posted by Janice on July 8, 2000, at 0:15:28
In reply to TEST (No Real Message), posted by dove on July 7, 2000, at 15:00:09
> testing... Just me dove doing a little testing. Hope everyone is well and hanging in there. I've been super busy with the kids (all five of them) home for the summer and I sure do miss everybody :-) Take care!
>
> dovewell hello girlfriend. I've missed you. Janice
Posted by shar on July 8, 2000, at 1:04:34
In reply to reg/2nd board-for dr.bob, posted by paul on July 7, 2000, at 23:20:06
Wonder if we could have a board for the folks who like to discuss mental health from a social/philosophical/political/societal point of view.
There are always interesting "debates" here, but I think most (IMHO) posters are interested in this board at the individual level. For education and support.
Another idea for the pot.
Shar
Posted by Noa on July 8, 2000, at 9:48:04
In reply to Dr. Bob - Micro and Macro Boards?, posted by shar on July 8, 2000, at 1:04:34
I like Shar's idea a lot. One board for discussion of personal experiences of mental health issues, another board for discussions of mental health issues from view of the philosophical, public health, social, socio-political, anthropological, evolutionary biological, etc.
Posted by Oddzilla on July 8, 2000, at 11:48:06
In reply to Re: registration system and possible 2nd board, posted by Dr. Bob on July 7, 2000, at 2:52:25
> > But a CC# requirement would mean no more posts by
> > this _h_uman _b_eing
>
> Why?
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I can't speak for Harry but this Odd being doesn't even have a credit card! At the risk of being dense do you mean people have to pay or just have a credit card?
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> It's unfortunate, but I realize that each new hoop to jump through turns some people off. It's a trade-off. I'd rather have it be more supportive here than have more people here. Of course, I wouldn't want to turn *too many* people off...
>
> But another concern of mine has in fact been how busy it's been here at times. Could there at some point be too much of a good thing?
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Dr. Bob aside from the effect it has on posters at some point isn't it going to be impossible for you to keep up your oversight? I think losing that would change the board more than limiting the number of posters.
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> I've wondered about starting a second board. But I'm not sure how to differentiate it from this one. It could be specialized in some way, for example, focused on particular diagnoses or medications. Or on a specific age group, like children.
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> Or the walls could just be a different color, and another general discussion might develop, but then there might be a lot of double-posting.
>
> Hmm, what about limiting it to those who've been here the longest -- or posted the most???
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What about a separate limited list for people who've been her the longest. You could "grandfather " in all the current posters that wanted to be in it and after that have a waiting list as people drop out. There could be a separate unlimited list for new people, old people who want to come back after an absence. The unlimited list would also be open to people on the other list. People on the limited list who were uncivil could also be sent back to the unlimited list for a first warning and have to get back on the waiting list.If the second list was not accessible (to read) to the public it might be possible to attract people willing to pay for a safe place to post. I don't think I would want to pay for something that everybody could read but not post on.
I think trying to separate the political from the personal from the religous from the medical from the psychological would probably not work and just lead to more bickering about what board people should post on. Like which board would you post the movie reviews and recipes on? Part of the charm of PB for me was how wide ranging it could be.
Thanks for fixing my address and getting me registered. Best wishes O.
Posted by harry b. on July 8, 2000, at 11:48:31
In reply to Re: registration system and possible 2nd board » Dr. Bob, posted by Cass on July 7, 2000, at 19:18:15
> It's stressing me out. I just like things the way they are :)
>
> CassStressing you out??
I thought Doc Bob was gonna want my credit card, my
driver's license, an escrow account, my fingerprints
and a real email address. Whew!
hb
Posted by harry b. on July 8, 2000, at 12:37:26
In reply to Re: registration system and possible 2nd board » Cass, posted by harry b. on July 8, 2000, at 11:48:31
Don't go getting any ideas from this last post ;)
>
> > It's stressing me out. I just like things the way they are :)
> >
> > Cass
>
> Stressing you out??
> I thought Doc Bob was gonna want my credit card, my
> driver's license, an escrow account, my fingerprints
> and a real email address. Whew!
> hb
Posted by Sara T on July 8, 2000, at 12:58:32
In reply to Re: registration system and possible 2nd board » Dr. Bob, posted by Oddzilla on July 8, 2000, at 11:48:06
Many bulletin boards have separate folders for different topics, such as medication issues, political issues, etc. Can this board be divided like that?
The idea of a separate board for those who've been here the longest is , too me, a little like creating a limited membership club. I personally have a strong dislike of that idea. It would mean that those people who come to this sight looking for advice and support for the first time would not be able to benefit from the knowledge and wisdom of those who have been around. Mental illness is an equal opportunity illness, and to create an atomosphere of disinclusion would be, IMHO, counter to the intent of this board.
Sara T.
Posted by Oddzilla on July 8, 2000, at 15:32:07
In reply to Re: registration system and possible 2nd board, posted by Sara T on July 8, 2000, at 12:58:32
> Many bulletin boards have separate folders for different topics, such as medication issues, political issues, etc. Can this board be divided like that?
>
> The idea of a separate board for those who've been here the longest is , too me, a little like creating a limited membership club.
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It would be limited in numbers but open to anyone when an opening became available.
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I personally have a strong dislike of that idea. It would mean that those people who come to this sight looking for advice and support for the first time would not be able to benefit from the knowledge and wisdom of those who have been around.
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I had actually thought it might make it easier to focus on the concerns of newcomers by cutting down on some of the tangents and discussions between people the newcomers aren't familiar with.
I had envisioned the the people on the "limited" board would continue to answer questions and interact with newcomers but with the focus on the newcomers. Specific questions and requests for information would be easier to find and focus on too.
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Mental illness is an equal opportunity illness, and to create an atomosphere of disinclusion would be, IMHO, counter to the intent of this board.
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That wasn't at all what I had in mind, if that's what it would do I wouldn't be in favor of it either. I thought it was getting so crowded people were getting lost in the shuffle. I was afraid people who post about "macro" issues might feel disincluded if they were put on a different board.
I don't care what they do. Just don't have captains and choose up sides for the new boards because I don't want to be the last one chosen!!!Best wishes O.
Posted by Dr. Bob on July 8, 2000, at 16:29:00
In reply to To Dr. Bob Re: Possible 2nd board, posted by Kath on July 7, 2000, at 21:29:49
> > How long would you have to have been here to be on the oldie's board? What if you used to post a lot, but haven't been posting much lately?
I don't know, I haven't thought about the specifics...
> > What if I got picked for the board that I didn't want to use?
Then you could just not use it! :-)
> > What if there are certain people I would like to be on the same board with?
Um, well, maybe start your own eGroup?
> I like to be able to skim through & check people who I like to keep track of & don't think I'd have time if there were 2 boards.
But wouldn't too many posts be too many posts, no matter how many boards they were divided up among?
Bob
Posted by Cass on July 8, 2000, at 16:47:31
In reply to Re: Possible 2nd board, posted by Dr. Bob on July 8, 2000, at 16:29:00
> > > What if I got picked for the board that I didn't want to use?
>
> Then you could just not use it! :-)
>
You mean we could use either board?
Posted by Cass on July 8, 2000, at 16:55:42
In reply to Re: Possible 2nd board, posted by Dr. Bob on July 8, 2000, at 16:29:00
> > > What if I got picked for the board that I didn't want to use?
>
> Then you could just not use it! :-)
>
> > > What if there are certain people I would like to be on the same board with?
>
> Um, well, maybe start your own eGroup?
>Dear Dr. Bob,
It sounds to me like you're sort of saying, "Get lost." Are you? Am I being overly sensitive? I think I'm always supportive here. Are you trying to get rid of me? Are you just trying to get rid of people?Confused,
Cass
Posted by Sara T on July 8, 2000, at 17:14:22
In reply to Re: registration system and possible 2nd board » Sara T, posted by Oddzilla on July 8, 2000, at 15:32:07
Odzilla-
LOL, my remarks weren't really adressed to you in particular. They were meant to express my opinion about the different ideas that have been proposed.I appreciate your concern, though, and of course, I'd be glad to have you on my team!
Sara T.
Posted by Snowie on July 8, 2000, at 18:32:48
In reply to Re: Possible 2nd board, posted by Dr. Bob on July 8, 2000, at 16:29:00
I've been a long-time lurker of Psycho-Babble and posted a few times a couple of years ago under my real name, but I've only been visiting Psycho-Babble with frequency in the last 10 months or so since the camaraderie and intelligence of most the posters has grown on me. Although I don't post to see myself in print, I have learned as much or more by reading the postings of others. However, I'm also getting very distinct "get lost" vibes from Dr. Bob. Perhaps it's costing him too much in time and resources to continue to host this BBS.
Although there will never be another Psycho-Babble, there are other Boards. For those of you who are unaware, tAPir has a great BBS. The link is below. Just copy and paste into your browser. If you're unhappy with where Dr. Bob eventually takes Psycho-Babble, be aware that you have other posting options. If anyone knows of other Boards, please feel free to post them, or email me about them. Thanks.
The link:
http://www.algy.com/cgi-bin/Ultimate.cgiSnowie
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