Posted by Wendy B on April 16, 2001, at 8:31:55
In reply to Re: policies » Dr. Bob, posted by Sulpicia on April 15, 2001, at 19:32:23
> > > Hey, I know you have a policy on incivility - but what about a policy on scams and predators?
> >
> > That would make sense, but wouldn't those be harder to identify?
> >
> > Bob
>
> Bob -- yes, perhaps. But I dunno...
> If the only supporting study offered dates from AJP 1929 and claims that
> the patients "did better," better than what? Better than the standard
> treatment outcome in 1929??? And what was the standard treatment some 70
> years ago?? Exorcism perhaps?
> But will wait patiently [and civily] for Harvard's response.
> Liz :)
Dear Liz & Dr. Bob & Kate & James,I agree with the other three people. Agents of Fortune who respond to individuals (who are in some cases at moments of crisis, or ready to just chuck their meds, etc.) in order to SELL products (nutritional supplements), and also making claims that for the time being are unfounded, really have no place on this board.
After all, I don't advertise MY services for database design (just an example of all the great services I can provide!) on this bulletin board. It's not appropriate.
'I can design a database that will make your depression disappear...' (?)
I think these kinds of dubious posts should be blocked next time, and I don't understand Dr Bob's insistence that they have a place here. I am not comfortable being fed what appears to be 'advertising' while reading and thoughtfully, I hope, responding to posts to/from my compatriots...
What about MY rights as a member of this community?Another thing: since this group of people care enough to write considered responses to this topic (well, Kate got hot under the collar, but IMHO, justifiably so...), it would be nice to know if our humble but thoughtful responses/opinions matter on this subject... (?!)
With all due respect,
Wendy B :-]
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