Posted by Jane D on June 20, 2001, at 16:56:57
In reply to Re: Hoopla about Elizabeth/trend?, posted by Sulpicia on June 19, 2001, at 2:51:17
> 5. I also believe (and I have not been diagnosed as paranoid---yet :-) that there are people who are trying to
> generate anti-drug sentiment to fuel plaintiff's law suits against manufacturers. (disclaimer: I'm an attorney so I'm
> pretty sensitive to "ambulence chasing" sorts of tactics by the plaintiff's bar.) I left an unmoderated board because
> it really seemed as tho that board was being manipulated and stirred up into a frenzy to support these types of
> lawsuits. I see some of the same manipulation on this board as well. Again, not fueling the flames of this type of
> activity seems the best approach."
>
> Lorraine: your post just helped me to understand what's been going on in another forum I frequent.
> I can't believe I didn't realize how pervasive the anti-med sentiment has been as of late, tho our
> quarrel is cast in terms of science vs. wacko alt med stuff.
> I wonder how many other forums are experiencing this?
> Come on, somebody tell me I'm being paranoid, please...
> S.Well... :-)
If they really are doing that here I suspect they will soon be called on the carpet for their poor business judgment. After all, businesses are cutting back their internet advertising budgets drastically because it just didn't bring enough return. It would make so much more sense to try and plant a story on "20/20"...Jane
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