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A recent post in B&S has provoked a little controversy as to who should respond and what with.
The example is the OP asked what to expect from a prostate biopsy. He had 2 answers from personal experience and 2 with good informative links.
I think this is one of the joys of AB -people will genuinely try and help.
I dont have any strong views. I sometimes get irritated in Law when people give the wrong answer, but I am happy to correct it. Ultimately, people are just doing their best.
Your views please (vain attempt to prevent thread in B&S being swamped).......
The example is the OP asked what to expect from a prostate biopsy. He had 2 answers from personal experience and 2 with good informative links.
I think this is one of the joys of AB -people will genuinely try and help.
I dont have any strong views. I sometimes get irritated in Law when people give the wrong answer, but I am happy to correct it. Ultimately, people are just doing their best.
Your views please (vain attempt to prevent thread in B&S being swamped).......
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Barmaid.....LOL....just the irony....my sense of humour......don't you see it?
Personal question by OP....2 personal answers and two by the internet (unless you feel that the Internet has has a Procotoscope up their anus!) and one of the answers from a woman.
Can't you see the irony?.........No?......never mind.
It was just my comment on ONE thread.........
Personal question by OP....2 personal answers and two by the internet (unless you feel that the Internet has has a Procotoscope up their anus!) and one of the answers from a woman.
Can't you see the irony?.........No?......never mind.
It was just my comment on ONE thread.........
I have argued many times - usually on matters Islamic - that knowledge of the subject under discussion - or lack of it - does not and should not debar anyone from expressing a view, that is the spirit of debate which fuels the site.
Of course, people are then able to rebut and correct a post when appropriate, but high-handed versions, of 'You don't know what you are talking about - and I do ...' are not appropriate, and should be challenged at every opportunity.
People are entitled to give a view without being academic experts - how dull the site would be if that was all we ever got!
Of course, people are then able to rebut and correct a post when appropriate, but high-handed versions, of 'You don't know what you are talking about - and I do ...' are not appropriate, and should be challenged at every opportunity.
People are entitled to give a view without being academic experts - how dull the site would be if that was all we ever got!
I was under the impression the OP asked how a procedure worked that is what I answered - I doubt my link has contributed to the depersonalisation of Health questions so espoused by any with medical knowledge.
I am sure anyone wishing to add a more personalised reply could have done so without even referring to the replies that had gone before.
I am sure anyone wishing to add a more personalised reply could have done so without even referring to the replies that had gone before.
Mamya, the OP asked how the procedure worked and you kindly explained it. I've explained many times on here the protocol in certain situations and have certainly NEVER given advice on medication. I've simply explained normal protocol in such circumstances.
Don't let people put you off from posting in future.
Don't let people put you off from posting in future.
Sqad - //Mamy...of course, of course, I am not disputing that, in fact the links to sites are becoming more prevalent on AB. //
I see nothing wrong with a link if it gives additional information - it doesn't have to be all personal experience, or all links, the site seems to work without major argument, with both.
I see nothing wrong with a link if it gives additional information - it doesn't have to be all personal experience, or all links, the site seems to work without major argument, with both.
ANDY
"I see nothing wrong with a link if it gives additional information - it doesn't have to be all personal experience, or all links, the site seems to work without major argument, with both."
I AGREE.....it was just the irony of that thread that evoked my response......irony! funny! perhaps amusing!
"I see nothing wrong with a link if it gives additional information - it doesn't have to be all personal experience, or all links, the site seems to work without major argument, with both."
I AGREE.....it was just the irony of that thread that evoked my response......irony! funny! perhaps amusing!
Mamy
"I didn't want Henry sat without a reply so offered something to explain and hoped some personal responses would come in - they did. "
I understand and respect that, but that is not the way that I see AB.
If one has something to say...then say it, but if one hasn't anything to contribute then don't rustle up a website so as not to allow the OPer to feel "lonely."
That is just my way of going about AB.
"I didn't want Henry sat without a reply so offered something to explain and hoped some personal responses would come in - they did. "
I understand and respect that, but that is not the way that I see AB.
If one has something to say...then say it, but if one hasn't anything to contribute then don't rustle up a website so as not to allow the OPer to feel "lonely."
That is just my way of going about AB.
For what it is worth, I think everyone should be able to answer on any thread to which they feel able to contribute. I started this to stop Henry's thread getting derailed. (My father had a prostate biopsy in April and the worst was confirmed. He is now being treated for cancer so I had some understanding of the emotion that Henry or his family may be going thru).
I dont necessarily think it is ironic that a woman answered. I take the view that all useful information, whether from personal experience or not is just that - useful information.
I am in the priveleged position of being able to correct people in Law. But that's only because I do this stuff for a living. I wouldnt dream of commenting on legal threads in an area where I am not well versed and leave that to other more qualified posters. Even so I do consider that personal experiences add to the flavour of the thing.
Just musing. And clearly causing a thursday afternoon spat.........
I dont necessarily think it is ironic that a woman answered. I take the view that all useful information, whether from personal experience or not is just that - useful information.
I am in the priveleged position of being able to correct people in Law. But that's only because I do this stuff for a living. I wouldnt dream of commenting on legal threads in an area where I am not well versed and leave that to other more qualified posters. Even so I do consider that personal experiences add to the flavour of the thing.
Just musing. And clearly causing a thursday afternoon spat.........
