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Posted by Sabina on August 25, 2003, at 23:33:34
http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/social/20030818/msgs/254026.html
today i stumbled into the looking glass, methinks. it seems that paxvoxx/nemo/(most recently, pax) was having a bit of a public meltdown and scattershot a few choice tidbits that disappeared from the boards (social *and* admin, that i saw) almost immediately. i felt bad for him(her?) and tried to respond sympathetically to one of them on PSB.
my questions:
1) am i supposed to ignore someone who's been blocked? if i was told, i've forgotten. i searched the FAQ for the word "blocked" but couldn't find anything specific to this question.
2) why were these posts raptured off the boards while other "uncivil" posts by blocked members (the same member in this case) are still viewable? e.g.:
http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/social/20030818/msgs/253346.html
i'm not saying that i disagree with the blocks in any way, am not trying to be smart or question policy. i just feel like i may have screwed up and don't want to do it again.
i am also concerned because when it happens thusly, subsequent posts (mine, in this case) appear out of context and, i feel, paint an incomplete picture of the evolution of the exchange.
thanks,
sabina
Posted by Dr. Bob on August 26, 2003, at 0:58:53
In reply to Error: Couldn't find post 254026, posted by Sabina on August 25, 2003, at 23:33:34
> 1) am i supposed to ignore someone who's been blocked?
It's up to you. But see below regarding subsequent posts...
> 2) why were these posts raptured off the boards while other "uncivil" posts by blocked members (the same member in this case) are still viewable?
The first time someone posts while blocked, I'll usually leave the post so I can respond to it. But I'll usually delete ones after that. Since if I left them, too, it wouldn't be much of a block.
BTW, when people are blocked, they're not supposed to post even if what they have to say is civil.
> i'm not saying that i disagree with the blocks in any way, am not trying to be smart or question policy.
OK, but it's fine to question, and even to disagree with, policy...
> i am also concerned because when it happens thusly, subsequent posts (mine, in this case) appear out of context and, i feel, paint an incomplete picture of the evolution of the exchange.
Right, for that reason I usually delete responses, too. But I forgot in this case. But I've done it now.
Bob
Posted by Sabina on August 26, 2003, at 1:30:29
In reply to Re: blocked members, posted by Dr. Bob on August 26, 2003, at 0:58:53
>
> The first time someone posts while blocked, I'll usually leave the post so I can respond to it. But I'll usually delete ones after that. Since if I left them, too, it wouldn't be much of a block.point taken. i guess i just got confused because nemo posted a few times *before* the block. now i understand, anyway.
> > i am also concerned because when it happens thusly, subsequent posts (mine, in this case) appear out of context and, i feel, paint an incomplete picture of the evolution of the exchange.
>
> Right, for that reason I usually delete responses, too. But I forgot in this case. But I've done it now.well then, that was a colossal waste of time on my part, especially considering that i probably just made the person more angry, anyway. kinda sad, too, since that was my major contribution to the world today. oh well. now i know. ;)
Posted by Dr. Bob on August 27, 2003, at 9:11:31
In reply to Re: blocked members » Dr. Bob, posted by Sabina on August 26, 2003, at 1:30:29
> i guess i just got confused because nemo posted a few times *before* the block.
Sorry, sometimes I'm not able to get to things right away...
> > I usually delete responses, too.
>
> well then, that was a colossal waste of time on my part, especially considering that i probably just made the person more angry, anyway. kinda sad, too, since that was my major contribution to the world today. oh well. now i know. ;)Sorry about that, too. But just because something doesn't last doesn't mean it was a total waste. Looking forward to your future contributions,
Bob
Posted by serenajane on August 28, 2003, at 0:14:59
In reply to Re: blocked members, posted by Dr. Bob on August 27, 2003, at 9:11:31
But just because something doesn't last doesn't mean it was a total waste.
Bob
(not sure where to post this)
Posted by Dr. Bob on August 28, 2003, at 1:33:26
In reply to Re: bthanks for this » Dr. Bob, posted by serenajane on August 28, 2003, at 0:14:59
> thanks for this
You're welcome, but I think you're supposed to be blocked and not posting.
Bob
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