djf2005
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hey everyone... LOU if you have the time, please consider this...
even cave and my other fav fans, please give me the benefit of the doubt here.
ive got an idea (as dim witted as it may be) that i think might solve a lot of bickering here on lymenet
what if we created a new section on LN, similar to medical questions or activism and such, but it would have a unique characteristic.
The user (you, me, scooby doo) would be able to create a thread, and then, no longer respond or add additional information to it. The user (again, me, you, & scooby doo) would be able to respond to it only once, thus making them think through what they are going to say and want they want to communicate thoroughly before posting their comment.
so once again, it would allow any user to create a thread about anything, so it would be a general thread. but, again, the difference would be that the person who starts the thread only has the ability to start it, and anyone who responds to is, only has one turn to respond.
what does everyone think?
Lou, i know it is difficult to try to please everyone on LN, this is just a thought, nothing more.
this would encourage sharing more information via PM, as well as encouraging those who are "scared" or "shy" to share things that can do so w/o getting verbally assaulted (and I am NOT inferring anyone here, i have done so myself)
i think it could prove to be a great assest to LN, getting all ideas out there, in an effort to get us all well.
thanks everyone for your consideration.
humbly
derek
ps- and no i do not have any financial ties to any of this. ALTHOUGH, every time you respond to this thread i get 5 cents in my piggy bank
JK!
cheers!
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Keebler
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I appreciate the desire to stop bickering.
In the name of accuracy and freedom of expression, I think what we have here works pretty well.
I think we need to ability to reply in an open forum. Of course, manners matter always and that, sometimes, breaks down.
I think strong disagreements are okay as long as truth is the ultimate goal - and understanding the difference between someone's opinion which we may not like, but honor the right to opinions --- versus misleading, incomplete or false statements (and those are usually handled as they come up).
One thing that might help is to post a links or citations as much as we can to back up statements about certain therapies, etc. That can really help us get a fuller view beyond the post.
I believe that the person who posts a thread must have the ability to reply - as in conversation - all throughout. Communication is an open circle.
I also have to say that without the ability to go back and correct our posts - sometimes several times - I'd be lost.
On average, each post with any info. I go back a couple of times that day because I forgot something important or realized I said something a little wrong. Sometimes I may delete stuff that makes it overwhelming.
I appreciate the ability to do this. I think it is an important aspect to clearer communication. AND - there is no way I'll get it right the first time. If I could function that well, I would not be here.
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I think what the problem is tht people get their feelings hurt when others disagree with them.
if you post something, and someone else posts that they disagree, why get hurt feelings? everyone is entitled to their own opinion
if people get their feelings hurt because of debate then they need to get a thicker skin, that is what a forum is for.
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CaliforniaLyme
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Nice sentiment, D*)!
Don't think it would solve the problem... But if people think it would work I would be willing to give it a try though.
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I used to post on a message board that had a war-zone forum. Any thread that got too heated was moved by the moderators to that forum.
Sometimes someone would start a thread there, that they knew to be controversial. (I saw whatever newest posts come along with where to find them, is how I know that.)
It was a very encouraging, positive message board for me, because I never visited the war-zone. It looked well supported, tho, so I imagine it was enjoyed by others.
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map1131
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daisys, only problem with your idea...how many threads would be put into the war-zone? Some people just are so ill they don't want to read the nasties (war-zone). Sometimes it seems the agenda is the fight to cover the message or thought or experience.
Some people are not able to respond because they are afraid how they will be responded to, if they inquire about somethings?????
Pam
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djf2005
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thanks for all the replies, i guess its not up to me anyway...
creating a new "area" where this "type" of posting would be allowed does not mean that the free flow of information and the ability for people to banter endlessly on the already existing threads would not be taken away....
i am suggesting a NEW "area" added that would be based upon the above stipulations.
it would be great for those of us who would to share w/o having to worry about arguing, bickering, etc.
whether one's feelings get hurt or not is not the point. i am trying to suggest an area would that would be difficult to do. no one is going to to go out and get a thicker skin, and i dont think that is what we all want? i, for one, will admit, that i have been hurt and have hurt people on this board, and, it has been needless.
what i am proposing could put and end to that, or, at least an end to 500 reponse long arguing type threads
thanks for giving it speculation. i doubt they'll add it, and, history will repeat itself.
its been working thus far, so i have no problems with that. just throwing out some ideas.
thanks
derek
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