Posted by Cam W. on August 31, 2001, at 12:12:22
In reply to Re: It's Not About Religion, posted by Dr. Bob on August 31, 2001, at 11:26:09
> > Have you noticed, that whenever asked for credentials, he never replies? And thus let people assume that he has a deeper understanding of what he is posting, than he really does.
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> People might assume that, but they might also assume the opposite. BTW, a while ago I collected a few links on the quality of information:
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> http://www.dr-bob.org/quality.html
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> If there's something else I should add, just let me know...
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• Dr.B - I understand what you are saying, but like many people, I seldom surf other pages than the message boards. I really should, but hey, I went to university, so I can't be expected to read directions and rules. Alas, knowing it all does have it's downside ;^) I also understand the limitations of the internet. Sometimes it scares me that people will take my word as gospel, without getting a second opinion (but then again, maybe I am often the second opinion - I hope).
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> > Someone who does not have an educated understanding of the material should only be offering personal experience, or the experiences that they heard from others.
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> So reporting on something they read would be excluded? People can learn so much on their own, it would be a shame not to let them share that...
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• Good point (an ace down the center line, actually). Yes, stuff one reads should be shared, but not offered as advice (or, more importantly, prescribing) unless one "understands" the implications of what one reads. I don't mean "fully understands", that is not necessary, but a basic knowledge of background material is essential. One should do more than cruise Medline, cut and paste, for answers to the questions. Explanations are sometimes more important than the facts. If someone has read something somewhere, they usually will state that fact.• Personally, even if I am only partially sure of an answer, or I think someone has more experience in a certain area, I will pass off a question addressed to me. I don't pretend to be all-knowing (unless it's to my advantage) and I think I have a decent grasp of my limitations. When we go beyond our limitations one to many times, and start to "assume", we make an "ass" of "u" and "me" (I really can't believe I typed that).
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> > The backlash against Sal was bound to occur the way it did, and Sal is mainly responsible for the way it came out. Hopefully this will be a good learning experience for him...
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> Sal is responsible for what he does -- and those who lash back are responsible for what they do. Hopefully this will be a good learning experience for all of us.
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• Cool. I'd just like to let go of this thing, because somehow I feel responsible for starting a lot of it. As you know, I am a Western Canadian (ie. ballcapped redneck - sorta), so I do have trouble not speaking my mind. Hey, I am working on it, honestly.sign me - Minion of Dr.Bob (satan doesn't have a good dental plan).
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