Posted by Dr. Bob on May 14, 2013, at 10:36:01
In reply to I apologize for digressing - Medication board?, posted by SLS on May 14, 2013, at 7:02:18
> This discussion began because several of us respectfully offered our concerns about the possible effect of some of Lou's posts on newcomers to Babble. We were, and are, concerned that newcombers who might benefit tremendously from the knowledge, support and understanding available here would be frightened away. I would very much like to see the discussion return to this important issue.
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> TwinleafI'm concerned about the effect of fear on newcomers. How do you fight your way through fear? Can you use knowledge, support, and understanding to help you overcome Lou's posts? If so, maybe that will show newcomers one way to overcome their fear.
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> I apologize for helping to allow this thread to drift away from its original theme.
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> Does this conversation belong on the Medication board?
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> - ScottIt would be fine to continue it there. Or, would you like to try out different ways of responding? That might be most appropriate here. For example:
> Very, very good reasoning, Lou. Now all you have left to do is to properly display the statistics that portray the risks for these things to happen. eHealthMe does NOT provide these.
What if you addressed your reply to other posters (and lurkers) instead of to Lou?
Bob
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