Posted by Zeba on November 9, 2008, at 2:48:09
In reply to I just don't get all the upset., posted by seldomseen on November 8, 2008, at 17:25:50
> Dr bob was quite clear in his post that we are not the subjects of this research project.
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> No one is experimenting on us. That's why consent is not required.
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> Like everyone, I don't know the particulars of the study, but it seems to me that babble is just a part of the *place* that the research is conducted. We just happen to be in this place.
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> We have been here for a long time telling our stories to strangers, I don't see how participants in a research study being here should change that.
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> I mean what if the participants in the research program receive direct benefit from babble? I know I have and am glad to hopefully extend that benefit to the actual subjects.
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> Seldom.Indirectly we are subjects. I have not posted in a very long time other than occasionally on the Medication board. I haven't even looked at other boards but was alerted by someone to look on this board.
I am not a guinea pig and don't choose to be. I don't want to be used, and I do not think I am being silly. I don't want this to descend into insults. I hope it won't.Zeba
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