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[Alida Spies]

Hi Scott,

You recently posted on social media: "I'm blessed these days....Took a lot of long nights just to get these days." If you don't believe in God, as He is generally defined as an omnipotent, omnipresent, loving, forgiving being, by whom are you blessed? I've never heard the term used by anyone who doesn't worship God, albeit as a member of a religion or not.

Thank you
Kind regards
Alida

[Alida Spies]

Hi Scott,

I hope this question does not offend you, because it is certainly not my intention!

On the OBC site, there are two things I've noticed, regarding this topic. They are:
1. When two editors, after having edited the same review, presented different ratings on certain categories, e.g. number of errors identified in the review, a process is kicked in to resolve the differences. The brief around this states something like "it's no big deal"; I don't remember the exact words. Actually, it is a big deal, because whoever "loses" the argument, is issued with a warning and after a certain number of warnings is banned from performing edits. In my view, this isn't very ethical. If it's no big deal, the two editors can use it as a learning experience and that's the end of it.
2. The same applies to PRQs. The brief around why reviewers are asked to submit PRQs is very friendly (I don't remember the exact words), with no hint of the consequences of making an error. I perceive this as not very ethical either. The review is rejected and the reviewer doesn't get paid, so the consequences are serious. Especially because something like sexual content is open to interpretation, despite the guidelines provided.

Kind regards
Alida

[Surabhi Rani]

I had one or two queries that I already asked you earlier. I am currently going well with the mentoring program and enjoying it. I have no questions to ask right now. Thank you!

[Alida Spies]

Hi Scott,

I know this facility is not meant for OBC support-related questions, but I'm desperate. What is the escalation path for problems not understood by the OBC support team?

Thank you
Alida Spies

[Alida Spies]

Hi Scott,

Friends of mine live in a housing complex, I think you refer to it as a housing estate in the USA. Their neighbor is very erratic and at times very unpleasant. She lodges complaints for non-existent issues with the Body Corporate, goes from one house to the next spreading lies and teases my friend's dog (and several other petty things as well). When she finds work, she comes and apologizes and everything is OK while she's working. Unfortunately, she also lies about her qualifications and experience and can't keep a job for long. She's in her forties, but she acts like a child. They've had several conversations with her, spoken to her mother and ignored her (unless it's an official complaint that requires an official response). Nothing works. She owns the house, hence she can't be asked to leave. What advice can you give?

Kind regards
Alida Spies

[Surabhi Rani]

I want to thank you for offering the mentoring program! I am currently enjoying it. I have no questions to ask by far.

[Dea Ann Bridegroom]

What I absolutely am interested in is the review job with advertising. I am gaining experience with book reviews and I have some experience in working in advertising for a couple of businesses. I am asking you for that job making 90.00 per review with four advertisements shown per 50. 00 review.

[Seetha E]

Happy to have access to all the questions and answers on this forum. I have had two of my questions answered and have no more questions currently.

[Alida Spies]

Hi Scott,

You are a good father who spends time with your children, from what I've seen in your posts and other ways of sharing information, e.g. answers to questions on this forum. I've seen that you believe the best way to teach and influence your kids, is to set a good example, and I wholeheartedly agree with that. However, kids will be kids and they will test their boundaries, perhaps not in the big things, e.g. drug abuse, but in the little things, e.g., keeping their rooms tidy. Do you discipline them if such scenarios occur, and if so, how?

Kinds regards
Alida Spies

[Surabhi Rani]

I often fancy reading the best grammar book. Can you tell me the name of an easy and bestseller grammar book to add to my reading list?

[Alida Spies]

Hi Scott,

What advice will you give someone who is afflicted by a phobia? To avoid confusion, the definition of a phobia is, "an extreme or irrational fear of or aversion to something."

Kind regards
Alida Spies

[Ivon Ikunza]

What should one do when everything is not working out financially? Even with multiple trials that is. Many people would tell me not to give up but that's the only option available.

[Bethel Saint Bright]

Hi Scott,

I have been accused by my family members of being insensitive because I don't tell them what they want to hear or respond to them the way they want. For instance, a few nights ago my sister asked me if she should bath her baby with cold or hot water. I responded, "I don't know." She now asked, "If you were to bath her what would you do?" I told her I'd use a warm water. She picked offence that I had made her look like a fool for asking the first question. I deal with these kinds of situations with my family members. I love them and would want to have a peaceful co-existence with them. But they make me look like I'm insensitive. Do you have an advice on how to navigate this situation?

[Alida Spies]

Hi Scott,

Your view on dishonesty is abundantly clear and I subscribe to that 100%. However, a random, unimportant event got me thinking about specifically, lying by omission. By that, I mean that you have knowledge about something, but you hide it from the person that the knowledge will affect. Examples are:
1. Your mother is diagnosed with a terminal disease and has 2 months to live (according to the doctors, as inaccurate as they may be.) Your father tells you and asks you not to tell your mother. Do you tell her?
2. You see your friend's wife leave a sleazy motel, holding hands with another man and kissing him passionately when they reach her car. Do you tell your friend?
3. At a restaurant with exquisite steak knives, you see your friend's date steal one and put it in her bag. Do you confront her or tell your friend?

Kind regards
Alida Spies

[Surabhi Rani]

I have a question but I have saved it for the future. I will ask it if at all I face any big problem at work. Thank you for boosting my spirits by encouraging me to ask questions.