Posted by akc on November 1, 2001, at 10:32:23
In reply to Re: boo to the quiz, boo, posted by Dr. Bob on November 1, 2001, at 8:27:44
> [really in reply to: http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/admin/20010718/msgs/2257.html]
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> > if i were a new poster, i don't know if i'd bother with the quiz in able to "join." when i was doing web-searches for these kinds of sites, my depression was peaking and cognition nil.
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> That could be an argument *for* a quiz: if people show up and aren't cognating, then maybe it's better (though arguably somewhat paternalistic) if they *don't* just start posting right away...
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> BobOr just the opposite. Maybe they are the ones who need to ask questions the most. They may not understand what is happening with the meds they are on, the side effects, how long it will take, etc. And while it can be helpful to read other's posts about their questions and see responses, there is just something different about being able to post your own questions and getting feedback. Again, just because the person is not the most together cognitively, does that necessarily make them unable to give informed consent? Outside of the internet - in the "real" world of studies, it is my assumption, maybe it is wrong, that it is not the case. True, you have to have it together a certain amount -- but I think the fact the person is able to search then net, find PB, and post demonstrates some togetherness. But that is one level of togetherness - a quiz is another, I believe, much higher. I'm sticking to this because I believe it is important we come up with a better method. For just these folks -- in need of the information here, in a response to their question -- their personal need.
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