Posted by Oddzilla on July 14, 2000, at 8:20:46
I still can't post followups so I had to start a new thread.
Thanks for replying. I think you may have misunderstood my intent. The series of posts are clearer in context. I am unconcerned with a posters color, sex, or sexuality, I was interested in the question of credentials. It is not a personal attack on Toby.
If a person wishes to claim to be a doctor, is there anything to stop him? Does the disclaimer at the top remove liability for anyone who wishes to represent himself as a board certified psychiatrist (as Toby did) ?
If all that matters is being helpful wouldn't posing as a doctor make many people more helpful by adding an element of reassurance and authority? At he same time wouldn't it make harmful advice perhaps more harmful?
If a person wishes to be helpful without being willing to verify his credentials perhaps he should not post any claim to them?
I'm sorry if it seemed "personal" to you. That was long before my time and my interest was in the general principle not in the particular personality. Janice, sorry especially to you-I was under the impression that the post I pasted in the reply to was from you-so I put your name in the title. Thanks for your generosity in replying.
Best Wishes
Dr Odzilla
Bored certified in Babblology and Ethical Civility
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