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Posted by sunnydays on April 24, 2007, at 9:43:29
In reply to Re: What will happen to Babble..., posted by Aunt Virginia on April 23, 2007, at 22:27:17
> Maybe you, greywolf, didn't grow up in a disfunctional abusive household and you enjoy the pleasant privilege of not having to recognize common patterns of oppression when you see them. For those of us educated in youth how to deploy these devices, they are as evident as the meaning of any other language.
**** Just so you know, I grew up in an extremely dysfunctional household, although that shouldn't matter in my opinions. I can recognize quite well when something someone is saying is not right or fair. I think that Babble is dedicated to fairness, albeit somewhat misguided at times. I think the deputies just enforce the rules Bob has made, and while there is always an element of subjectivity to enforcing rules, they do a darn good job!
sunnydays
Posted by Gabbi-2 on April 24, 2007, at 11:39:57
In reply to We're going to McDs for Happy Meals, posted by zazenducke on April 24, 2007, at 7:31:43
you made me laugh. I should have just let Greywolf do the talking, I should not post while my brain is spinning like a top for reasons that have nothing to do with babbble.
Sort of like the P.W.D reason except there are too many letters to make an abbreviation.I usually feel bad for those with no friends too, but sometimes when they are my mom...it's hard.
Do we HAVE TO go to Mcdonalds?
Posted by Racer on April 24, 2007, at 14:53:48
In reply to Re: We're going to McDs for Happy Meals » zazenducke, posted by Gabbi-2 on April 24, 2007, at 11:39:57
> you made me laugh. I should have just let Greywolf do the talking, I should not post while my brain is spinning like a top for reasons that have nothing to do with babbble.
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> Sort of like the P.W.D reason except there are too many letters to make an abbreviation.I don't know, I kinda like unreasonably long acronyms... I'm in favor of the No PWMYISLATFRTHNTDWB rule. I say go for it!
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> Do we HAVE TO go to Mcdonalds?
>Good point. How about we head for Taco Bell instead?
Posted by Gabbi-2 on April 24, 2007, at 15:17:37
In reply to Re: We're going to McDs for Happy Meals » Gabbi-2, posted by Racer on April 24, 2007, at 14:53:48
I really laughed out loud at that.
And you know I'm going to use it now, watch me, I really will.. because good intentions aside, *sigh* undoubtedly it will happen again.
Posted by Quintal on April 24, 2007, at 15:37:34
In reply to We're going to McDs for Happy Meals, posted by zazenducke on April 24, 2007, at 7:31:43
............for offering the olive branch.
Q
Posted by Racer on April 24, 2007, at 16:06:22
In reply to Re: What will happen to Babble..., posted by Aunt Virginia on April 23, 2007, at 20:57:53
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> If you expressed some understanding of the other person's views, they might be more willing to entertain yours.
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> What seems important to you is doing what you believe is right, and presuming that your sense of right and wrong applies to the entire universe. Others hold vastly different values.
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> You act when you perceive things to be such. Your action does not make them such. You do seem eager to represent yourself to others as an infallible justice.
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> Who is Dinah hurting? Could Dinah stop hurting if she decided to? Would Dinah not hurt if she didn't insist that her preferred self-image govern all other's perceptions of her?
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>Please don't post anything here which could lead others to feel accused or put down.
More information regarding what is and isn't allowed here can be found in the FAQ, at http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/faq.html#civil
Any follow ups to this should themselves be civil, and Dr Bob may choose to adjust this deputy action.
Racer, acting as deputy
Posted by Quintal on April 24, 2007, at 16:26:31
In reply to Please be civil » Aunt Virginia, posted by Racer on April 24, 2007, at 16:06:22
If you're thinking of replying to that please take time out to step away from the computer and think carefully about how you word your post. I'm sure you know the next penalty for further incivility is a week long block, and personally I'd like to hear more of your views expressed as eloquently and civilly as I know you can.
Q
P.S. ((((Aunt Virginia))) I'm sorry to hear you grew up in an abusive household - I know what that feels like.
Posted by Declan on April 24, 2007, at 21:45:41
In reply to Re: What will happen to Babble..., posted by Aunt Virginia on April 23, 2007, at 20:57:53
>Would Dinah not hurt if she didn't insist that her preferred self-image govern all other's perceptions of her?
Could this not be said of most (if not all) of us?
Posted by Phillipa on April 24, 2007, at 23:03:05
In reply to Re: Well » Phillipa, posted by NikkiT2 on April 23, 2007, at 12:52:03
Sure Nikki I can post it but I know nothing. Love Phillipa ps not posting on this subject again
Posted by Phillipa on April 25, 2007, at 11:50:07
In reply to Re: Well » Phillipa, posted by NikkiT2 on April 23, 2007, at 12:52:03
Nikki of course promise not to post it as I bet he's enjoying a family vacation. No Dr. Bob would not to my knowledge which is next to none ever leave babble. He will return soon I bet. Love Phillipa people please dont worry. Wasn't my intention to worry anyone . I apologize to anyone that was upset. Love Phillipa
Posted by zazenducke on April 26, 2007, at 8:07:34
In reply to What will happen to Babble..., posted by tofuemmy on April 22, 2007, at 12:48:49
> Of course, I don't give a flip about Babble -
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> Emmy
Emmy how did you learn to do that?I would sincerely like to know
I think it would be a healthy skill to learn
Posted by Fallen4MyT on May 2, 2007, at 18:14:17
In reply to What will happen to Babble..., posted by tofuemmy on April 22, 2007, at 12:48:49
I remember when we did not have deputies. If I recall the board was just fine.
I think it would be the same of the deputies left...
Being some state they feel bad being deputies from my point of view, it would be best for them to leave then. Why do they want to be deputies anyhow if it hurts them so much?
Posted by Fallen4MyT on May 2, 2007, at 18:24:15
In reply to Thanks for the opening--I am taking a leave, posted by gardenergirl on April 22, 2007, at 17:29:58
I think it is good ....to take care of yourself. I support your taking a long break
> And the support, of course. To everyone who has expressed support for deputies or me, thank you. It helps a great deal.
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> So this is what procrastination gets me... Last weekend I decided to take a leave from working as a deputy, since Babble has been taking time away from something quite important to me. I realized that the time I spent during the day was not inline with my goals, so I have to make a change. I wanted to let the other deputies and Dr. Bob know ahead of time, and I didn't get those messages written and sent before I wandered knee-deep into another conflict.
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> So here's my official notification: I am taking a leave as a deputy as of tomorrow morning. I expect to this to last a minimum of two months. I'd like to say I'll still post for myself during that time, but I don't know how that will work out. I'm thinking at the moment it might be too distracting.
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> I'm still available by Babblemail or by email, which for the moment is listed with the deputy info. I also have a gmail address with the same name as my yahoo. I hope anyone who wants to stay in touch will feel free to.
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> To Dinah, Auntie Mel, Racer, 10derheart, Scratchpad, MarkH, and Dr. Bob (please Dog, don't let me have forgotten anyone...), I've learned a lot from you all, and I want to say thank you for that while I'm thinking about it so I don't forget.
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> Namaste
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> gg
Posted by gardenergirl on May 9, 2007, at 20:29:14
In reply to Re: Thanks for the opening--I am taking a leave » gardenergirl, posted by Fallen4MyT on May 2, 2007, at 18:24:15
Thanks for letting me know your thoughts on this.
gg
Posted by karen_kay on May 9, 2007, at 21:25:35
In reply to snort! » Fallen4MyT, posted by gardenergirl on May 9, 2007, at 20:29:14
you're saying exactly what you think gg.
i think i really missed the 'old' gg.
welcome back?
here's to a very long break, if you don't mind my saying...
Posted by gardenergirl on May 9, 2007, at 21:31:59
In reply to i'm glad » gardenergirl, posted by karen_kay on May 9, 2007, at 21:25:35
Thanks KK. I do feel a lot like the old gg. Glad at least one person thinks that's a good thing. Well, two counting me, I guess. :)
gg
Posted by karen_kay on May 9, 2007, at 21:43:52
In reply to Re: i'm glad » karen_kay, posted by gardenergirl on May 9, 2007, at 21:31:59
they just haven't read your posts yet dear.
you had me at snort. i thought the same thing when i first read it, but i fear poor fallen must think i pick on her enough as it is.
Posted by Dr. Bob on June 18, 2007, at 16:35:26
In reply to Please be civil » Aunt Virginia, posted by Racer on April 24, 2007, at 16:06:22
> Dr Bob may choose to adjust this deputy action.
You were asked to be civil under a different name, so I'm going to block this name, consider the length of your previous block tripled, and delete follow-ups to this post.
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, please first see the FAQ:
http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/faq.html#civil
http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/faq.html#enforceThanks,
Bob
Posted by gardenergirl on June 24, 2007, at 14:42:13
In reply to Thanks for the opening--I am taking a leave, posted by gardenergirl on April 22, 2007, at 17:29:58
Hi everyone,
I've decided not to return from deputy leave, effective immediately. I've informed the other deputies and Dr. Bob already. I haven't decided what I want to do about continuing to post and whether I will keep the name gardenergirl or change to something else. If you don't see posts from gg again, please don't worry about me. It likely wouldn't mean that anything was wrong.You can still get in touch with me via babblemail or email: gardenergirl 88 at g mail dot com or at yahoo dot com.
Thanks
gg
If anyone wants to dance in celebration, please limit your parties to the hours of eight a.m. EDT until eleven p.m. EDT. I get cranky if noise keeps me up at night. ;)
Posted by Phillipa on June 24, 2007, at 21:04:14
In reply to Making leave permanent, posted by gardenergirl on June 24, 2007, at 14:42:13
GG sorry about the decision but understand fully. Love Phillipa
Posted by sunnydays on June 24, 2007, at 21:32:41
In reply to Making leave permanent, posted by gardenergirl on June 24, 2007, at 14:42:13
((((gg))))
Makes me sad that it came to this. But you have to do whatever you have to do to take care of yourself. If you don't continue to post, I'll miss you.
sunnydays
Posted by gardenergirl on June 24, 2007, at 22:31:50
In reply to Re: Making leave permanent » gardenergirl, posted by sunnydays on June 24, 2007, at 21:32:41
If I ever want to finish school, I've got a couple big projects to get through. Which means I have to give up a few things that take up my time. Right now if it's not related to school or family, it's got to be back-burner.
I pretty much had already decided this when I first took leave. I guess I thought I could ease my way out, lol.
So it's all good. I just finally got around to actually taking the steps to "cut the cord".
Thanks,
gg
Posted by muffled on June 24, 2007, at 23:48:35
In reply to I should clarify, posted by gardenergirl on June 24, 2007, at 22:31:50
GG,
:-(
Bye.
Hope you visit as GG or I won't know who you are :-(
You been around a long time.
But I am glad you getting on with stuff IRL. babble can be so consuming.
Miss ya,
Best wishes to ya,
Muffled
Posted by scratchpad on June 25, 2007, at 6:55:00
In reply to I should clarify, posted by gardenergirl on June 24, 2007, at 22:31:50
Deputy GG, your wisdom and wit will be missed!
I was quite a blubbering mess when I decided to leave, as much of a relief as it was. I hope that yours is easier and the source of freedom and some happy dancing on your own end.
Personally, I'm sitting this one out.Scratchpad
:-(
Posted by Dinah on June 25, 2007, at 8:22:23
In reply to Making leave permanent, posted by gardenergirl on June 24, 2007, at 14:42:13
No celebration here at all.
I understand completely. Babble takes up far too much of my time and emotional capital as well.
But I am so sad to lose you. I'll so miss your wisdom and clear thinking. And I have *never* known anyone to be more thorough in comparing what was written to the FAQ's and what has historically been allowed and so scrupulous about not allowing your personal feelings to influence your administrative actions. I especially admire your willingness to make hard decisions when you have to, because I know that that's one of the hardest parts of being a deputy to me.
You have been a fine and just deputy, and I will miss you so much in that capacity.
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