Posted by Simcha on January 11, 2002, at 8:33:01
In reply to Over-posting-Please Read, posted by paulb on January 9, 2002, at 21:43:02
I have a big problem with this post. You have a right to your opinion, of course.
Saying that, I have sexual OCD! (OH MY G-D!!!! THE VERY PERSON YOU WANT CENSORED OUT OF HERE!)
You know, I would think that as someone who suffers from a mental illness you would understand the stigmatism attached to admitting it to others. I would think you would understand the secret shame that others might wish to place on you by saying, "Oh just get over it. etc...."
As I understand it, this board is supposed to be for those of us who wish to discuss medications that we take for various mental illnesses and their effects. There is also a board to socialize and to talk about non-medication issues. There is even this board where we can air our opinions on how this board should be run.
I have read nothing that limits the amount of posting that anyone might post so long as the topic belongs on a specific board.
You sir, are not the judge of whether or not something is relevant. That judgement is up to Dr. Bob, who I believe does a great job around here.
I wish that Dr. Bob would have reacted more strongly to your original post here. It does not strike me as civil. It is an obvious slam against those of us who happen to suffer from OCD.
I have learned a great deal by participating in these discussions. Mainly my mind has been opened. I started in a rocky space where I criticized someone for using homeopathy. I have now realized that whatever works is good for the patient even if it is the "placebo" effect and also that I am not the judge of whether or not someone else's treatment is valid or not.
Please try to open your mind and allow others to be themselves. Try to be supportive. And if you can't say something nice then do say anything at all....
Blessings,
Simcha
> Hi,
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> I have concerns about the frequency with which messages are being posted at Dr-Bob's.org.
> If you look at the archives back to 1998 with each year you can see the boards turning over with increasing regularity.
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> This concerns me because one of the reasons I believe this may be occuring is because of the subject of the website. People with depression are in need of support and post messages frequently. People with social phobia may find the website a good means for communicating with other people. People with OCD may post messages very frequently. This has occurred in the past but would be unethical to mention any names. I would add that the person stated he/she had OCD.
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> I think there is a dilema here. On the one hand you have the issue of letting people submit posts as much as they want for support and to learn more about their condition which I think is very important and encourage. Yet on the other hand we have people I THINK who are addicted to Dr-Bob's website and submit posts without any purpose due to an internet. addiction. Internet addiction is not uncommon.
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> Dr-Bob has installled the anti-addiction limits which is great.
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> I have some suggestions but would be interested in yours:
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> -Deleting posts that are not of relevance i.e Is Klonopin an antidepressant
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> -Opening a PB/PSB two
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> -Dr-Bob, you know my other suggestion. Therefore I will not state it here as you do not think it is a viable option.
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> Its tough because people with mood disorders deserve support but, on the other hand I would hate to see this website cluttered with posts that are submitted by persons with internet addiction.
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> I will not submit a post like this again. It is at Dr-Bob's discretion to decide whether or not action should be taken regarding the overloading of posts which is at its peak now.
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> http://www.psycom.net
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> Any suggestions:
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> PaulB
poster:Simcha
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