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Posted by Justherself54 on November 14, 2008, at 13:14:11
In reply to Lou's request for a declaration-eh » JohnnyBLinux, posted by Lou Pilder on November 14, 2008, at 8:52:56
Lou..it could just mean the poster might be a Canadian. We're famous for putting eh's at the end of some of our sentences!
Posted by Lou Pilder on November 14, 2008, at 16:16:05
In reply to Re: Lou's request for a declaration-eh » Lou Pilder, posted by Justherself54 on November 14, 2008, at 13:14:11
> Lou..it could just mean the poster might be a Canadian. We're famous for putting eh's at the end of some of our sentences!
Justherself54,
Does that also include French Canadians? If there are any French Canadians reading this, could you verify or not?
Lou
Posted by Phillipa on November 14, 2008, at 20:10:01
In reply to Lou's request for a Canadian-eh » Justherself54, posted by Lou Pilder on November 14, 2008, at 16:16:05
Lou it's also slang here. As in oh yeah . Phillipa
Posted by Lou Pilder on November 14, 2008, at 20:57:10
In reply to Re: Lou's request for a Canadian-eh » Lou Pilder, posted by Phillipa on November 14, 2008, at 20:10:01
> Lou it's also slang here. As in oh yeah . Phillipa
Phillipa,
You wrote,[...slang here...oh yeah...].
Is that from North or South Carolina?
Lou
Posted by Phillipa on November 14, 2008, at 21:30:24
In reply to Lou's request for a Carolinian-eh » Phillipa, posted by Lou Pilder on November 14, 2008, at 20:57:10
Lou the South consists of many states and think with influx of people that he could be any Southern and even Northern state now. I don't say it Yankee through and through. Love Phillipa
Posted by Zeba on November 15, 2008, at 17:14:18
In reply to Re: Research project, posted by Dr. Bob on November 11, 2008, at 15:44:52
Sorry, but I think I want to vomit at the idea of this study of yours. My T asked if I couldn't have my posts deleted and say I don't want to participate in the study. HAH. I know you would never do that. So, I will just go vomit and make sure I tell very one I know that U of C has one crap Dept. of Psychiatry. Course most people in the Chicago area already know that.
Posted by Justherself54 on November 15, 2008, at 21:36:13
In reply to Lou's request for a Canadian-eh » Justherself54, posted by Lou Pilder on November 14, 2008, at 16:16:05
> > Lou..it could just mean the poster might be a Canadian. We're famous for putting eh's at the end of some of our sentences!
>
> Justherself54,
> Does that also include French Canadians? If there are any French Canadians reading this, could you verify or not?
> Lou
>I honestly can't answer that Lou. My friend's husband is French Canadian and he says it but I've only heard him speak English. I'll have to try to remember to ask him if it's used when he's speaking French to his family.
>
Posted by Dr. Bob on November 16, 2008, at 18:57:05
In reply to Re: Research project » Dr. Bob, posted by Zeba on November 15, 2008, at 17:14:18
> I will just go vomit and make sure I tell very one I know that U of C has one crap Dept. of Psychiatry. Course most people in the Chicago area already know that.
Please don't post anything that could lead others (such as members of the U of C Dept. of Psychiatry) to feel put down.
But please don't take this personally, either, this doesn't mean I don't like you or think you're a bad person.
More information about posting policies and tips on alternative ways to express oneself are/is in the FAQ:
http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/faq.html#civil
http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/faq.html#enforceFollow-ups regarding these issues, as well as replies to the above post, should of course themselves be civil.
Thanks,
Bob
Posted by undrd on November 19, 2008, at 22:26:23
In reply to Re: Research project, posted by Dr. Bob on November 12, 2008, at 1:46:41
> > *I think there would be MANY babblers who would fill out a questionaire if one was posted, or a link to one.....
>
> I'll ask, it wasn't part of the plan...I asked, and they liked the idea. We're going to work on an amendment. I'll keep you posted. Participation would of course be completely voluntary.
Bob
Posted by twinleaf on November 19, 2008, at 22:35:08
In reply to Re: Research project, posted by undrd on November 19, 2008, at 22:26:23
Bob, before I hear about details such as questionaires, I need to know WHAT THE STUDY IS ABOUT, Then I can make an informed choice about whether I want to post or not during the time the research is going on, and whether I want to answer questionaires.
Posted by Dinah on November 19, 2008, at 22:35:18
In reply to Re: Research project, posted by undrd on November 19, 2008, at 22:26:23
I've let him know.
And don't ask me. I'm as baffled as anyone. :)
Posted by Dr. Bob on November 19, 2008, at 22:43:18
In reply to Again, that's Dr. Bob, posted by Dinah on November 19, 2008, at 22:35:18
> I've let him know.
Thanks, sorry about that!
Bob
Posted by muffled on November 19, 2008, at 23:10:52
In reply to Re: Again, that's Dr. Bob, posted by Dr. Bob on November 19, 2008, at 22:43:18
:-(
my paranoia is showing :-(
why on EARTH would Bob be posting under the name undrd???
Why would such a name be registered?
What games does he play?
:-(
M
Posted by Dr. Bob on November 19, 2008, at 23:16:33
In reply to Re: Again, that's Dr. Bob :-(, posted by muffled on November 19, 2008, at 23:10:52
> why on EARTH would Bob be posting under the name undrd???
Sorry, I was testing the registration system and forgot to change my name back.
Bob
Posted by Dr. Bob on November 19, 2008, at 23:18:35
In reply to Re: Research project, posted by twinleaf on November 19, 2008, at 22:35:08
> Bob, before I hear about details such as questionaires, I need to know WHAT THE STUDY IS ABOUT, Then I can make an informed choice about whether I want to post or not during the time the research is going on, and whether I want to answer questionaires.
I'm trying to be careful about what I say about the study because I don't want to bias the results. You'd definitely be informed about any questionnaires before you were asked to answer them. I'm sorry if this isn't as much information as you'd like.
Bob
Posted by muffled on November 20, 2008, at 10:12:29
In reply to Re: Again, that's Dr. Bob, posted by Dr. Bob on November 19, 2008, at 23:16:33
> > why on EARTH would Bob be posting under the name undrd???
>
> Sorry, I was testing the registration system and forgot to change my name back.
>
> Bob
>
>Maybe next time use that 'test' name, or test1 etc. Cuz otherwise it seem like you tryin to scam us.
Posted by Kath on November 20, 2008, at 11:52:34
In reply to Re: Research project, posted by Dr. Bob on November 10, 2008, at 2:39:37
Hi Dr. Bob - thanks for this post. It sounds to me as though certain folks with similar problems to 'ours' have been informed of PsychoBabble as a resource for themselves. I feel a LOT better after reading this post. Not that I was feeling dreadful, but somehow the result of th 'tone' of this post is that I feel comfortable with the idea of the research.
Thx, Kath
> Hi, everyone,
>
> Thanks for letting me know how you feel. :-) I'm trying to be careful about what I say because I don't want to bias the results. But if I'd wanted to set up an environment of secrecy, I wouldn't have said anything! The research participants will be followed for 3 months. 230 is the upper limit. They're not required to come. If they do come, they're not required to post. And they won't all come at once. Yes, it's received IRB approval.
>
> Like you, they'll be real people who come for support and education. Like you, they'll decide whether to ask for help or share joys and sorrows. Like you, they may need help getting oriented and will need to follow the board guidelines. Unlike some of you, they won't be finding this site by themselves. Please treat them the same way you would anyone else referred to this community by a third party. I'd rather let them decide what else to say about themselves. Like with anyone else, you'll decide whether to interact with them. Please don't jump to conclusions about or pressure them. I'm concerned that some newer posters may already be feeling unwelcome.
>
> I see anxiety as a natural result of change, especially with incomplete information. I apologize for not consulting with you all earlier. I think the reaction here was also a sign of the cohesiveness of this community and a desire to protect it from disruption. And I agree, a large influx of new posters could be disruptive. Do you think there should be some sort of limitation?
>
> There may also be anxiety about some posters being favored over others.
>
> I hadn't thought of the archives separately. But they may already be considered a resource for patients or trainees. What concerns do you have about that?
>
> Finally, I agree with Seldom, good can come of this -- for current posters, for new posters, and for the community as a whole. Let's try to be open to that possibility.
>
> Bob
>
Posted by Kath on November 20, 2008, at 12:02:47
In reply to Re: I just don't get all the upset., posted by Phillipa on November 8, 2008, at 20:39:21
> I feel that one thing we can all do to avoid over reacting is not to change our names. That way we know who is really already part of the community. I'm also wondering about fake illnesses? I too have met some wonderful people here lately and do trust them completely just to reassure some who may be reading. Love Phillipa
Thanks Phillipa - I agree about not changing our names & thx for letting us know about the wonderful new people you've met.
xo Kath
Posted by Kath on November 20, 2008, at 12:04:30
In reply to Re: Research project » JadeKelly, posted by Dinah on November 8, 2008, at 20:56:18
> I personally am going to assume that any new posters will be no more likely to be insincere about what they post than what would generally be possible on any anonymous internet forum.
~ ~ Ditto Kath
Posted by Kath on November 20, 2008, at 12:10:24
In reply to Re: Research project » twinleaf, posted by Racer on November 9, 2008, at 0:04:42
> I can't believe that there is any intent to disrupt the established patterns.
>excited by this, and I hope something good comes of it. In fact, I'm kinda excited that there will be new stories on the boards, new names, and maybe more activity.
>
> Who knows? Maybe some of the participants who do show up will decide to stick around and enrich our community?~ ~ ~ Now that I've read that one particular post of Dr. Bob's I'm feeling more comfortable. And I REALLY hope some of the people do become a lasting part of our community. Things are sometimes slow on some of the boards & I think some new folks might prove a very positive thing.
:-)) Kath
Posted by Kath on November 20, 2008, at 12:14:18
In reply to Re: I just don't get all the upset. » seldomseen, posted by Zeba on November 9, 2008, at 2:48:09
> > Dr bob was quite clear in his post that we are not the subjects of this research project.
> > 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.
I agree with the above :-)
Kath
Posted by Kath on November 20, 2008, at 12:14:37
In reply to Re: I just don't get all the upset. » seldomseen, posted by Zeba on November 9, 2008, at 2:48:09
> > Dr bob was quite clear in his post that we are not the subjects of this research project.
> > 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.
I agree with the above :-)
Kath
Posted by Kath on November 20, 2008, at 12:15:50
In reply to Re: I just don't get all the upset. » seldomseen, posted by Zeba on November 9, 2008, at 2:48:09
sorry Zeba. I didn't mean to direct that post to anyone!
:-) hugs, Kath
Posted by Kath on November 20, 2008, at 12:18:46
In reply to My contention. » Extreme, posted by seldomseen on November 9, 2008, at 7:04:22
I agree to the below:
> My contention is that since they are here for support and education, then how are they different from any participant in Babble?
>
> How does our role change at all?
>
> It's like a phlebotomist drawing labs for a clinical study. Do they know the specifics of the study? NO! They just know that someone needs their blood drawn so they do their jobs.
>
> It's just another person.
>
> For us, it's just another person at Babble.
Posted by Kath on November 20, 2008, at 13:01:18
In reply to Re: My contention. » seldomseen, posted by Kath on November 20, 2008, at 12:18:46
I wanted to give my input, as I'm just reading more of the thread now, but then I realized how VERY many posts there are & that we'd end up with a gazillion replies by Kath.
Also, - who cares if I agree or not!!
I should read them all, then (due to bad memory) jot down things I want to address & then write a post at the end, I guess.
Kath
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