Posted by JahL on May 28, 2001, at 8:55:58
In reply to Re: Dr. Bob---Dare anyone disagree? , posted by Shar on May 28, 2001, at 0:12:40
> As I said, "There is something provoking about someone posting on a meds-related board that meds won't solve the problem." It is very close to taking away whatever shreds of hope people may still have, which is, IMHO, cruel...and insensitive, too.
Hi Shar.My sentiments entirely. It was this line of thinking that led me to challenge (in perhaps less than civil tones) the deeply offensive post from one of our most celebrated posters. The fact that it has perhaps conferred upon me 'Babble-leper' status is of no concern to me.
The fact is, said individual shld know much better. The post was thoroughly dismissive of the earnest reports given by yourself, SLS, stjames, myself & many others. Apparently we *all* can resolve our debilitating illnesses by changing our 'aberrant thinking' & coming to terms with our emotional demons. Or whatever. As if.
Keep doing the good work of keeping a meds-related board, er... meds-related! :-) . There are dozens of boards out there for people to discuss religion, spirituality, yogic-flying; whatever takes their fancy as rgds treating depression.
> To reiterate my point....that type of post is civil? And stating my opinion about the offending post is not? (rhetorical questions)
The post I am referring to was less than civil; thoroughly contemptuous in fact. However since it contained no (explicitly) personal attacks or expletives, it was deemed acceptable. Anyway, I'm in danger of opening old wounds so I'll shut my mouth. Pls don't do the same!
J.
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> My post was specifically related to a particular type of posting which is "dismissive of the hundreds of people expressing pain on these boards." It also harkens back to another similarly offensive post submitted a while back.
> When I stated my opinion about the previously submitted post, I was asked to be civil.
> Shar
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