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Re: I might be able to shed a little light » seldomseen

Posted by Dinah on January 5, 2008, at 16:01:10

In reply to Re: I might be able to shed a little light » Dinah, posted by seldomseen on January 5, 2008, at 13:26:23

I think that's part of the generalization rule, to be respectful of others' opinions. And I can see why saying that a medication is horrible or never works can be seen as disrespectful by those who had success with it. Certainly more direct statements such as you described would not be civil. (And if they're in babblemails can be reported.)

I guess that's where I get stuck. Because I *can* see why the rule is moving in the direction it is moving.

But in many cases when someone says something like "Effexor is a horrible medication and will never work" it's clear that they are talking about their own experience, with a bit of extrapolation thrown in, and its' an expression of distress. They aren't trying to say anything about anyone else's experience, or to put anyone down. And certainly that would be true in the blood pressure controversy.

Maybe the solution lies somewhere in context? I know Dr. Bob doesn't like to rule based on intent, since intent is hard to judge. But context can be easier to judge, I'd think?

 

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