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Posted by Toph on October 8, 2004, at 10:40:31
I had a flashback to a past psychotic break I once had. I remember being in the grips of a meglomania and becoming terrified at the delusion that I was God, the only person alive - that everyone else was a figment of my own cruel imagination. Then I got to thinking about the Faith Board and wondering if an omniscient, omnipotent and omnipresent God put evil people in the world simply for amusement and to spare himself from the boredom of a "Pleasantville-like" Eden. And then I got this paranoid thought that some of the posters on this site are not whom they claim to be, rather they are actually Bob who has cleverly created alter-egos to amuse himself and stir up the pot in his own little cyber world.
Yes, I am taking my medication.
Posted by alesta on October 8, 2004, at 12:07:12
In reply to Through the looking glass, posted by Toph on October 8, 2004, at 10:40:31
pretty fascinating, toph! especially this part:
"And then I got this paranoid thought that some of the posters on this site are not whom they claim to be, rather they are actually Bob who has cleverly created alter-egos to amuse himself and stir up the pot in his own little cyber world."
who knows..maybe you're right..<wink>
amy :-)
Posted by Toph on October 8, 2004, at 12:27:42
In reply to Re: Through the looking glass » Toph, posted by alesta on October 8, 2004, at 12:07:12
>
> who knows..maybe you're right..<wink>
>
Alesta's a pretty name, Bob.
Posted by partlycloudy on October 8, 2004, at 13:05:20
In reply to Re: Through the looking glass » alesta, posted by Toph on October 8, 2004, at 12:27:42
Except Dr B never uses quotation marks to quote posts. This is fun, though.
Posted by alesta on October 8, 2004, at 13:35:38
In reply to Re: Through the looking glass, posted by partlycloudy on October 8, 2004, at 13:05:20
> Except Dr B never uses quotation marks to quote posts. This is fun, though.
ahhh, so true, PC. it's those little quirks that give you away every time.
but maybe he made an exception this time..<g>
Thanks,
Dr. Bob, i mean, alesta :-)
Posted by partlycloudy on October 8, 2004, at 13:54:33
In reply to Re: Through the looking glass » partlycloudy, posted by alesta on October 8, 2004, at 13:35:38
Not such a little quirk. Very noticeable, and unlikely for the good Dr to expect it to pass unnoticed.
pc
Posted by alesta on October 8, 2004, at 14:20:23
In reply to Re: Through the looking glass » alesta, posted by partlycloudy on October 8, 2004, at 13:54:33
> Not such a little quirk. Very noticeable, and unlikely for the good Dr to expect it to pass unnoticed.
> pclighten up, pc! i was kidding. :-)
amy :)
Posted by partlycloudy on October 8, 2004, at 14:28:05
In reply to Re: Through the looking glass » partlycloudy, posted by alesta on October 8, 2004, at 14:20:23
sorry. can you say paranoid? and - please don't tell me to lighten up.
Posted by alesta on October 8, 2004, at 16:04:36
In reply to Re: Through the looking glass, posted by partlycloudy on October 8, 2004, at 14:28:05
> sorry. can you say paranoid? and - please don't tell me to lighten up.
i'm sorry i told you to lighten up. i just felt you were being a tad bit argumentative.
take care, pc,
amy
Posted by partlycloudy on October 8, 2004, at 18:05:53
In reply to Re: Through the looking glass » partlycloudy, posted by alesta on October 8, 2004, at 16:04:36
Oh, yeah?
:)
Posted by Toph on October 8, 2004, at 18:33:20
In reply to Re: Through the looking glass, posted by partlycloudy on October 8, 2004, at 18:05:53
Man, you guys are really messin' with my mind. There are some specific renouned PBers that I am sure are imposters, but I thought the better of mentioning any names. Why don't you just come out and confess Bob, what are the names you use just for fun? ;-)
Posted by alesta on October 8, 2004, at 19:31:21
In reply to Re: Through the looking glass, posted by partlycloudy on October 8, 2004, at 18:05:53
Posted by alesta on October 8, 2004, at 19:40:48
In reply to Re: Through the looking glass, posted by Toph on October 8, 2004, at 18:33:20
> Man, you guys are really messin' with my mind. There are some specific renouned PBers that I am sure are imposters, but I thought the better of mentioning any names. Why don't you just come out and confess Bob, what are the names you use just for fun? ;-)
toph, you *are* kidding, right? (i hope!) i'm starting to wonder if you still harbor this illusion! i promise you dr. bob ain't impersonating nobody. TRUST me. ok? :-) perhaps you need to attend the babble convention just to ease your mind..
<There are some specific renouned PBers that I am sure are imposters
just between you and me...like who?
amy :):):)
Posted by Gabbix2 on October 8, 2004, at 20:00:17
In reply to Through the looking glass, posted by Toph on October 8, 2004, at 10:40:31
> And then I got this paranoid thought that some of the posters on this site are not whom they claim to be, rather they are actually Bob who has cleverly created alter-egos to amuse himself and stir up the pot in his own little cyber world.
You know, that's not the first time that's been thought.. : )
Posted by Toph on October 8, 2004, at 22:10:03
In reply to Re: Through the looking glass » Toph, posted by alesta on October 8, 2004, at 19:40:48
Just joshin' Amy. I guess that photo of Bob peering into his computer sort of freaked me out.
Posted by Jai Narayan on October 9, 2004, at 7:15:33
In reply to Re: Through the looking glass » alesta, posted by Toph on October 8, 2004, at 22:10:03
Toph this is so interesting.
I too have wondered how many Dr. Bob's there were.
I also at one point thought Dr. B was a computer program.
Dinah was very clear that wasn't true.
I have been on this site for one year and really don't have a deeper clue as to who Dr. B is.
Sometimes I ponder about a particular poster and wonder if my image of the person is truely who they are.
We are just names and could be anybody in the flesh.
I have pondered that frequently.
this is an unusual environment....the internet.
I like that I can wear anything, eat while posting..etc.
this calls on only a part of myself to be present.
I don't have to travel, pay money...
the only rules are: to be supportive and kind.
Gosh I have learned ooodles from that.
One year babble b-day coming up and I am a changed woman because of conversations like this one.
So thank you Toph....
very interesting question.
goodmorning.
Posted by Toph on October 9, 2004, at 8:39:41
In reply to good question Toph, posted by Jai Narayan on October 9, 2004, at 7:15:33
Good Morning Jai,
From what little I know of Bob, you are proof that he has not created every persona on this site. By that I mean you are such a kind, positive voice, not because of rules, but because you seem to really care about everyone.
I also have to admit that for what Bob does, he does it well. I think I frequented the principal's office as a kid in part because I kind of thought he was cool.
But, hey, Jai, doesn't that picture of Bob look like he's admiring his ant farm?
-Toph
Posted by Jai Narayan on October 9, 2004, at 12:01:19
In reply to Re: good question Toph, posted by Toph on October 9, 2004, at 8:39:41
> Good Morning Jai,
> From what little I know of Bob, you are proof that he has not created every persona on this site. By that I mean you are such a kind, positive voice, not because of rules, but because you seem to really care about everyone.
**thank you so much...
> But, hey, Jai, doesn't that picture of Bob look like he's admiring his ant farm?***do you know that ants are female? the queen is the center of the tribe?
I like that image. Sure I a can be in an ant farm setting. We all work together...nice.
good afternoon
Toph
Posted by alesta on October 9, 2004, at 12:42:41
In reply to Re: Through the looking glass » alesta, posted by Toph on October 8, 2004, at 22:10:03
> Just joshin' Amy. I guess that photo of Bob peering into his computer sort of freaked me out.
good morning, toph! :)
well that's a relief! i can assure you that i am flesh and blood, not a figment of bob's imagination!..oh, by the way, thanks for the complement about the name alesta (if you meant it.:)). i invented the name for a story i wrote in the 6th grade. i think the name is starting to take off, though, due to the PB site's vast exposure. i went to register at yahoo groups the other day, and there were 2 other alestas. i was shocked. i had to pick alesta0. i just hope people don't assume that all the alestas out there are me (because the name is so rare...).
take care,
amy :)
Posted by Gabbix2 on October 9, 2004, at 14:15:38
In reply to Re: good question Toph, posted by Toph on October 9, 2004, at 8:39:41
> But, hey, Jai, doesn't that picture of Bob look like he's admiring his ant farm?
> -TophToph, you just about made me spray coffee on my computer!
Posted by Toph on October 9, 2004, at 15:14:12
In reply to Re: Through the looking glass » Toph, posted by alesta on October 9, 2004, at 12:42:41
> ...thanks for the complement about the name alesta (if you meant it...>
>
Of course I meant it, Amy. I have always liked unusual names. My daughter is named Audra.
Posted by Toph on October 9, 2004, at 15:26:52
In reply to Re: good question Toph, posted by Gabbix2 on October 9, 2004, at 14:15:38
> > But, hey, Jai, doesn't that picture of Bob look like he's admiring his ant farm?
> > -Toph
>
> Toph, you just about made me spray coffee on my computer!Yeah, but I'm afraid when Bob reads this he will get out his magnifying glass!
Posted by Dr. Bob on October 9, 2004, at 17:31:34
In reply to Through the looking glass, posted by Toph on October 8, 2004, at 10:40:31
> I got this paranoid thought that some of the posters on this site are not whom they claim to be, rather they are actually Bob who has cleverly created alter-egos to amuse himself and stir up the pot in his own little cyber world.
I don't create alter-egos to amuse myself -- or for other reasons. Please be careful when posting paranoid thoughts because others may feel accused (for example, of being alter-egos). Thanks,
Bob
Posted by newwife on October 9, 2004, at 17:45:26
In reply to Re: Through the looking glass » Toph, posted by Gabbix2 on October 8, 2004, at 20:00:17
what an awesome name. anyways, i think your thought is very cool. you could be right, BUT i was thinking maybe when people get banned from the site for a week or so these people are really Dr. Bob and he purpously grounds them so he does not have to post under that name for a while, you know to give himself a break. one thing is for my lexapro group is awesome and if dr. bob is one of them then he can sure hang with a bunch of girls without being detected. even when we talk about periods and stuff. haha. dr. bob may have an army of people that spend all there time posting and posting. cause i dont think bob would be able to do it alone. thanks for adding this thought, it was fun to write about.--jess
Posted by newwife on October 9, 2004, at 17:52:37
In reply to Re: good question Toph, posted by Toph on October 9, 2004, at 8:39:41
hey, i wonder if dr. bob is really a scitzafrentic. i hope you can read that cause i know its spelled wrong. maybe he is in a mental insitite and he has 20 different personalities and 20 different posting names for each one. like one is a mean poster, one is the caring poster, one is addicted to drugs, one is sucicidal, ect. i know it is pretty far fetched, but if you think about it, it makes sense. the internet is a way to voice any personality you want. think about it. hey, i could be the personality that thinks about crazy things like this. maybe each different sbject link on the website is a different dr. bob. dr. bob may be dr. barbara. do any of us really know? ofcourse i am not serious, but its cool to let loose with your imagination sometimes.---jess
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