Re: overgeneralizing

Posted by Dr. Bob on June 15, 2002, at 23:05:49

In reply to re moderation of lostboync, posted by katekite on June 15, 2002, at 17:23:17

> On the psycho-psycho-babble section of the website lostboyNC (sp?) wrote something along the lines of the following:
> that major depression and other axis I disorders should not be considered psychological, but rather neurological, and that spending time or money on psychological treatments is a total waste.
The particular statement I had a problem with was:
> > There is no relationship whatsoever between psychology and serious mental illness.
> http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/psycho/20020516/msgs/346.html
Because, for example, someone's psychology can have a lot to do with how they deal with their illness.
> telling someone they are over-generalizing ... questions the validity of their opinion...
>
> I do believe everyone should be allowed strong opinions. By choosing to occasionally ask people not to say particular things that aren't in themselves particularly offensive, Dr. Bob is influencing the character of what is posted
Strong opinions are fine, but not everything people believe is true and exaggerating and overgeneralizing tend not to further the goals of this site, support and education. I *absolutely* want to influence the character of what's posted!
Bob

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re moderation of lostboync katekite 6/15/02
I agree 100%. I was taken aback, too! (nm) » katekite beardedlady 6/15/02
Re: overgeneralizing Dr. Bob 6/15/02
Re: re moderation of lostboync » katekite omega man 6/16/02
Re: overgeneralizations beardedlady 6/16/02
Re: overgeneralizations katekite 6/16/02
Re: overgeneralizations » katekite Phil 6/16/02
Thank you for a GOOD balanced viewpoint (nm) » Phil IsoM 6/16/02
Re: overgeneralizations ps » Phil Phil 6/16/02
re: overgeneralizations » Phil beardedlady 6/16/02
Re: overgeneralizations Dr. Bob 6/16/02
Re: overgeneralizations- have to weigh in, sorry wendy b. 6/16/02
Re: overgeneralizations katekite 6/16/02
Re: bias » wendy b. beardedlady 6/16/02
last word on overgen., I hope (and so do you!) » katekite beardedlady 6/16/02
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Civil, moderated tone is critical success factor Leighwit 6/17/02

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