topic Re: When is being a dobber ok? in Community Spirit

When is being a dobber ok?

donnashuggy — Fri, 18 Apr 2014 09:29:32 GMT

Now that it is being encouraged by our Government

Have the rules changed or just the repercussions?

Didn't that German war criminal encourage dobbing?

Re: When is being a dobber ok?

trustmee-2013 — Fri, 18 Apr 2014 09:32:21 GMT

When people keep getting away with stuff, others don't?

Re: When is being a dobber ok?

donnashuggy — Fri, 18 Apr 2014 09:35:09 GMT

@trustmee-2013 wrote:
When people keep getting away with stuff, others don't?

What about in context of using social media to express personal views?

Re: When is being a dobber ok?

just_me_karen — Fri, 18 Apr 2014 09:35:26 GMT

Some are absolute experts at it.

The govt sets the standards and it appears it doesn't take long for the acolytes to adopt them, or amp up what they've always done.

It won't do much for job satisfaction in the public service, due to reduced trust and team cohesion. Ditto for here.

Re: When is being a dobber ok?

spotweldersfriend — Fri, 18 Apr 2014 09:35:43 GMT

Manning,Assange,Snowden.All dobbers.More power to them.

Re: When is being a dobber ok?

donnashuggy — Fri, 18 Apr 2014 09:37:20 GMT

@spotweldersfriend wrote:
Manning,Assange,Snowden.All dobbers.More power to them.

I can't disagree with you there.

Re: When is being a dobber ok?

poddster — Fri, 18 Apr 2014 09:38:14 GMT

Define "Dobber" or are you relying on your normal ambiguity to give you an escape route?

Re: When is being a dobber ok?

donnashuggy — Fri, 18 Apr 2014 09:42:37 GMT

@just_me_karen wrote:
Some are absolute experts at it.

The govt sets the standards and it appears it doesn't take long for the acolytes to adopt them, or amp up what they've always done.

It won't do much for job satisfaction in the public service, due to reduced trust and team cohesion. Ditto for here.

Can you please explain what dobber means to poddy (just kidding - I am not in the mood)

Public service jobs will attract some interesting characters in the future...............

Re: When is being a dobber ok?

trustmee-2013 — Fri, 18 Apr 2014 09:42:48 GMT

In regards to social media, it would have to be well thought out, especially in regards to potential consequences.

Re: When is being a dobber ok?

just_me_karen — Fri, 18 Apr 2014 09:43:26 GMT

True, spot. But they're ethical dobbers, doing it for the community.

Other dobbers, who do it for retribution, control or self gain, not so good.

Re: When is being a dobber ok?

donnashuggy — Fri, 18 Apr 2014 09:45:45 GMT

@trustmee-2013 wrote:
In regards to social media, it would have to be well thought out, especially in regards to potential consequences.

So dobbing on your workmates would be a no no?

Re: When is being a dobber ok?

j*oono — Fri, 18 Apr 2014 09:47:42 GMT

Is a whistle blower the same as a dobber spot? I think the two are completely different.

Re: When is being a dobber ok?

2106greencat — Fri, 18 Apr 2014 09:48:09 GMT

Would depend on what they did surely ?

If they rigged the coke machine to give free coke, I'd let it go, and enjoy!

if they stole from someones locker I would probably kick their ass.

Re: When is being a dobber ok?

trustmee-2013 — Fri, 18 Apr 2014 09:48:11 GMT

Probably yes. Depends on what it was though.

Re: When is being a dobber ok?

donnashuggy — Fri, 18 Apr 2014 09:51:32 GMT

@trustmee-2013 wrote:
Probably yes. Depends on what it was though.

Having a viewpoint and posting it on social media?

Re: When is being a dobber ok?

poddster — Fri, 18 Apr 2014 09:55:11 GMT

If a person is breaking the law, it should be brought to the attention of the proper authorities, in fact everyone has a legal obligation to do just that.

But of course there are those who "don't want to get involved" and turn a blind eye to child abusers, rapists, murderers, thieves, grievous bodily harmers, welfare fraudsters, dangerous drivers,.............where does the list end?

So Donna, JMK et all do you belong to the group who turn a blind eye?

Re: When is being a dobber ok?

trustmee-2013 — Fri, 18 Apr 2014 09:56:10 GMT

if there was an issue, discuss it with them privately, then decide i guess

Re: When is being a dobber ok?

creekman51 — Fri, 18 Apr 2014 09:57:58 GMT

NEVER!!! nothing lower than a squealer...mind your own business... unless it involves for e.g some one tampering or hurting children

Re: When is being a dobber ok?

just_me_karen — Fri, 18 Apr 2014 09:58:03 GMT

did you mean et al? or all?

I would definitely not report a fellow worker for posting negative things about a government, unless it was posing a danger to someone.

Re: When is being a dobber ok?

donnashuggy — Fri, 18 Apr 2014 09:58:16 GMT

@poddster wrote:
If a person is breaking the law, it should be brought to the attention of the proper authorities, in fact everyone has a legal obligation to do just that.

But of course there are those who "don't want to get involved" and turn a blind eye to child abusers, rapists, murderers, thieves, grievous bodily harmers, welfare fraudsters, dangerous drivers,.............where does the list end?

So Donna, JMK et all do you belong to the group who turn a blind eye?

So if I am working in the public service and I like on facebook an article slamming corruption in the LNP is dobbing ok by a work colleague?