Posted by alexandra_k on October 13, 2004, at 20:12:48
In reply to A physician's moral indifference to peer opinions, posted by Mary_Bowers on October 13, 2004, at 14:23:22
Okay. Because your post was so very long and I have no earthly idea who you are as I have never seen you post before I have to admit I skimmed it. The following struck me:
>Daily labeling people as "uncivil" is nothing more than offering a diagnoses of anti-social personality disorder without conducting any prerequisite tests other than a measure against the physicians personal preferences for conduct.
That was the paragraph that really stood out in my mind as indicating that your credibility is questionable.
Diagnosis of anti-social personality disorder must be made on the basis of DSM (or ICD) criteria, and an account of the subjects history must be taken. You seem to see this, but you then go on to accuse Dr. Bob of conflating incivility with anti-social personality disorder. To the best of my knowledge Dr. Bob has never attempted to diagnose anyone from Babble, and he would not do this. If you cannot provide evidence of his doing this then you should see that conflating incivility with anti-social personality disorder is more accurately reflective of a state of your mind than of anything that goes on on these boards. You should also be very careful making unsupported allegations which could result in your being libel.
I am used to reading technical works, but I have to say that I found your post to be confusing and full of pseudo-legal jargon which doesn't help people understand what you are saying.
Have you even read what Dr. Bob has to say about what his duties and responsibilities are as a Dr. who is moderating this site?
http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2002/08/05/prca0805.htm#1
I don't really understand what your problem is, but your 'household' doesn't seem to want to participate in Babble in the sense of participating in the mutual support and education that benefits so many from this site. You seem more intent on making accusations.
It is my personal opinion that as you do not wish to participate in the support and education that is offered, perhaps you should find a site that is more suited to your style of communication, and perhaps one that is more in synch with your accusatory manner.
Perhaps aspects of the above are uncivil, and I apologise for that. I am just concerned about your breeding an atmosphere of hostility and accusation when there is little substance to your claims.
Yours respectfully,
ak9
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