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Posted by no more blocks on September 21, 2006, at 14:54:21
[xxx], a new browser, scrambles IP addresses. Soooooooooo, if you create a new posting name and use a new e-mail address, Bob can't know that you're posting under a new name. If you've had enough interference from Bob and his deputies, you're in luck. Happy posting!
Posted by gardenergirl on September 21, 2006, at 15:17:51
In reply to Can't block me now, posted by no more blocks on September 21, 2006, at 14:54:21
Welcome to Babble. I noticed that you've made this post on other boards, too. You may not have had time to peruse the site guidelines in the FAQ yet. You can find them at http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/faq.html#civil
Specifically, please don't post the same thing in more than one place.
Thanks,
deputy gg
Posted by muffled on September 21, 2006, at 18:38:33
In reply to Can't block me now, posted by no more blocks on September 21, 2006, at 14:59:48
> [xxx], a new browser, scrambles IP addresses. Soooooooooo, if you create a new posting name and use a new e-mail address, Bob can't know that you're posting under a new name. If you've had enough interference from Bob and his deputies, you're in luck. Happy posting!
***What would be the point of that?
If you don't like it here, why are you here?
Some of like it here and are willing to put up with stuff cuz we like it here.
And if you kept changing your name there would be no continuity.
Noone would know who you were.
Where's the sense of community then?
Hope your life improves for you.
Muffled
Posted by Lindenblüte on September 21, 2006, at 18:38:33
In reply to Re: Can't block me now,.......... so why you here?, posted by muffled on September 21, 2006, at 15:48:00
This seems like a matter that is most appropriate for the Administration board. Since you bring it here, I'll see how... I can work the psychology theme into this post...?
Have you ever gone to see a new T every week? Or worn a different disguise every week that you went to see your T? How do you think it would affect the quality of the interaction? Do you think your experience of therapy would change if you always paid with a check that bounced? Even if you were never caught, do you think it would change the nature of your relationship with T or with your own conscience?
Do you think that support depends on having an established relationship, or can a new relationship (with a scrambled IP address, or a new disguise) provide the quality of support that you think is appropriate for you?
I wonder how transference works in this case. If a person comes in to see T every week in a new disguise, would s/he see a different side of T? If so, would that be because s/he was perceived to be a different person, or because T's style is labile?
Would a disguised poster elicit the reaction that I give a stranger? Do you want that reaction (I think I'm supportive to strangers, but more generic, and more cautious- for example)? If you do want to be a stranger, then why tell us that you've been established here and blocked from here before? If you don't want to be a stranger, then why not participate in your own clothing, or at least change your name from time to time.
Aside from disguise, if you've had enough interference from Bob and his deputies, another option would be to obey their guidelines. Dr. Bob owns and operates this website. I consider it a privilege to be here, not a right. Other options include abstaining from psycho-babble, or owning and operating your own website.
Best of luck to you, and I hope that you get that kind of support which must keep drawing you back to babble despite your difficulty with Dr. Bob and deputy interference.
-Li
Posted by linkadge on September 21, 2006, at 18:42:19
In reply to Can't block me now, posted by no more blocks on September 21, 2006, at 14:58:53
Oh who cares? If you're the type of person who a) has the desire to create posts that will offend people and get you blocked, and b) wants to keep creating new login's so that you can continue to post messages that offend people and get you blocked, then you've got a lot of time on your hands.
Seems kind of foolish to me.
So, what do you want to say now, that will get you banned?
Or Dr. Bob could just reconfigure the system so that anybody who fails to provide an IP adress is not allowed to create username etc.
Linkadge
Posted by Jai Narayan on September 21, 2006, at 18:43:17
In reply to Can't block me now, posted by no more blocks on September 21, 2006, at 14:58:00
> [xxx], a new browser, scrambles IP addresses. Soooooooooo, if you create a new posting name and use a new e-mail address, Bob can't know that you're posting under a new name. If you've had enough interference from Bob and his deputies, you're in luck. Happy posting!
wow, this sounds like spam
Posted by Dr. Bob on September 21, 2006, at 19:06:33
In reply to Can't block me now, posted by no more blocks on September 21, 2006, at 14:54:21
> if you create a new posting name and use a new e-mail address, Bob can't know that you're posting under a new name.
Please don't post information that could be used to get around the rules here.
But please don't take this personally, either, 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, or are interested in alternative ways of expressing yourself, 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 tizza on September 22, 2006, at 1:38:35
In reply to Re: Can't block me now, posted by Jai Narayan on September 21, 2006, at 16:54:01
if you were blocked it was for a good reason, why would you want to come back in this fashion (incognito)? Why not take the time to reflect on why you were blocked.
Posted by alexandra_k on September 22, 2006, at 1:55:50
In reply to Re: Can't block me now, posted by tizza on September 22, 2006, at 1:38:35
> if you were blocked it was for a good reason...
I'm not sure that follows...
But I'm not sure the answer is to do something that is uncontroversially unacceptable.
Posted by Racer on September 22, 2006, at 2:12:02
In reply to Re: Can't block me now » tizza, posted by alexandra_k on September 22, 2006, at 1:55:50
>
> But I'm not sure the answer is to do something that is uncontroversially unacceptable.
>Guess I'm backwards again. I'm sure that either the answer is not to do something uncontroversially unacceptable, or that it is not the answer to do something uncontroversially unacceptable. Not sure which is the better phrasing...
I guess I don't understand why people do this?
Posted by alexandra_k on September 22, 2006, at 2:55:05
In reply to Re: Can't block me now » alexandra_k, posted by Racer on September 22, 2006, at 2:12:02
Maybe it is a way of saying:
'You can't affect me'.
I think I understand.
I don't think this is the answer...
But I'm not sure how to phrase that either...
Eep.
:-)
Posted by alexandra_k on September 22, 2006, at 2:56:30
In reply to Re: Not the answer » Racer, posted by alexandra_k on September 22, 2006, at 2:55:05
Maybe it is a function of lengthy blocks...
Maybe if the blocks were shorter people wouldn't resort to such strategies...
Maybe...
Posted by NikkiT2 on September 22, 2006, at 9:17:35
In reply to Can't block me now, posted by no more blocks on September 21, 2006, at 14:54:21
There are many ways to get round a block here. I have known of ways for a number of years, and infact, I use one daily so my work don't track my internet usage to PB..
but. I keep these methods to MYSELF. Some people are blocked to keep current posters safe, and I would very very much like it to stay that way.
Posted by rainbutterfly on September 22, 2006, at 11:26:18
In reply to Can't block me now, posted by no more blocks on September 21, 2006, at 14:54:21
I understand the anger that comes from being blocked (I've never been blocked from here)
I think it's about how to deal with that anger without perpetuating abuse. And, as Nikki says, it's about keeping other posters "Safe".
Posted by Racer on September 22, 2006, at 12:03:48
In reply to Re: Can't block me now » no more blocks, posted by rainbutterfly on September 22, 2006, at 11:26:18
> I understand the anger that comes from being blocked (I've never been blocked from here)
>
> I think it's about how to deal with that anger without perpetuating abuse. And, as Nikki says, it's about keeping other posters "Safe".I have been blocked from Babble. It wasn't fun, but maybe this is why I have have trouble understanding the original poster's attitude: I earned that block fair and square. I knew I was being naughty, and I chose to do it anyway. I broke a rule, and I broke it knowingly. As a result, when Dr Bob blocked me, I sat out my time in the corner. It was a fair punishment, I earned it, I had been warned, it was based on my actions, etc.
I earned my block. I accepted my block as a result. Maybe it's at least in part a function of taking responsibility for our own actions?
Just, you know, a thought on the subject...
Posted by madeline on September 22, 2006, at 12:55:09
In reply to Can't block me now, posted by no more blocks on September 21, 2006, at 14:54:21
Posted by no more blocks on September 22, 2006, at 13:26:44
In reply to Can't block me now, posted by no more blocks on September 21, 2006, at 14:54:21
Posted by tofuemmy on September 22, 2006, at 16:49:32
In reply to OK. I see your points. Bye-bye. (nm), posted by no more blocks on September 22, 2006, at 13:26:44
A lot of people would have reacted badly to the resistance regarding your suggestion. I'm impressed that you were open to other opinions. That shows great maturity and strength, IMO.
Take care, emmy
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