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For instance, a lot of people come on here asking about thryoid issues. I think it's helpful to read about people's experiences in getting diagnosed, finding a doctor, how to talk to a doctor and stick up for yourself, etc. Suppose someone had a child that wasn't performing well in school or was acting out. Of the hundreds of people that read here, someone may recognize that the poster may need to have the child evaluated for ADHD or Asperger's, etc. Your small circle of friends may just offer conflicting advice on parenting that may or may not be helpful. I'm just saying, maybe there's a way to have OT subject addressed in a way that doesn't clutter the board. And check-ins, I have tried numerous times but have found I can't take the time daily to keep up and feel guilty for my drive-by posting, so I just had to give it up. |
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It's like the reviews at Amazon. We can't take them all as gospel. There are plenty of shills and plenty of bashers. I still like to read experiences here and believe that I am discerning enough to weed out the useful from the baloney. |
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Plus there's a lot of quackery being given out as "advice" on the medical threads, and people get mad when it's called out.
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I agree w/ many of the points made. Suggestions for exercise ideas while recovering from injury or illness are great but the "diagnose me" threads really scare me. Having seen both my parents' health completely overtaken by quackery & bad advice, I have to shake my head.
Why doesn't Wendy just delete (ETA: or lock them) the completely OT threads or move them to another forum from GD? Wouldn't that be the quickest way to shut them down & prevent future ones? Joan |
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