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Heavy handed boards.ie moderators

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  • 22-09-2012 10:05am
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    Dad11
    Registered Users Posts: 274 ✭✭


    What's the deal with boards.ie closing threads.and.moderators saying we dont give out medical advice ? I am not looking for boards.ie staff to give expert medical opinion. I am having a genral conversation like you would have in a schoolyard. Jesus boards.ie moderators need to RELAX!
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    January
    Closed Accounts Posts: 23,862 ✭✭✭✭January


    Moved to Feedback :)


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    Wibbs
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 60,159 Mod ✭✭✭✭Wibbs


    One reason being that "having a conversation in a schoolyard" won't get you sued D. Secondly it can be bloody dangerous. Person A asks for medical advice, Person B gives the wrong medical advice, cos they're not a medical professional and person A could become sicker or worse. Even if Person B was a medical professional without knowing the medical history of Person A they're likely on a hiding to nothing, hence medical professionals don't give out advice on the internet, indeed IIRC theyre legally bound not to in this country. Well some do in the US, but that's a whole other ballgame...

    Rejoice in the awareness of feeling stupid, for that’s how you end up learning new things. If you’re not aware you’re stupid, you probably are.



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    Where To
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,455 ✭✭✭Where To


    It's like I used to have a chronic pain in my back that disappeared after I got hit by a bus. Allwell and good for a fireside story but I shouldn't recommend anyone try it.


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    gogglebok
    Closed Accounts Posts: 696 ✭✭✭gogglebok


    Where To wrote: »
    It's like I used to have a chronic pain in my back that disappeared after I got hit by a bus. Allwell and good for a fireside story but I shouldn't recommend anyone try it.

    Thanks for the tip, dude! I'll be back later and let you know how I got on.


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    jonniebgood1
    Registered Users Posts: 3,578 ✭✭✭jonniebgood1


    Dad11 wrote: »
    What's the deal with boards.ie closing threads.and.moderators saying we dont give out medical advice .......

    . Jesus boards.ie moderators need to RELAX!

    What a terrible comment- moderators are always considered in their opinions. Fact.
    I would ban you ten times for this. x10.


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    Orion
    Closed Accounts Posts: 12,807 ✭✭✭✭Orion


    Dad11 wrote: »
    Jesus boards.ie moderators need to RELAX!

    And if posters would just read the charter we wouldn't need to lock threads.
    Parenting Charter wrote:
    THIS IS NOT A MEDICAL FORUM.
    Do not look for medical advice here, always always check with your medical care provider as for what is best for you and children under your care.
    Seems pretty self-explanatory to me. Any medical concerns need to be brought to your doctor not to boards. It's the parenting equivalent of the house being on fire and posting in the Emergency Services forum for advice instead of calling 112.


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    MugMugs
    Registered Users Posts: 17,875 ✭✭✭✭MugMugs


    jonniebgood1 wrote: »
    Dad11 wrote: »
    What's the deal with boards.ie closing threads.and.moderators saying we dont give out medical advice .......

    . Jesus boards.ie moderators need to RELAX!

    What a terrible comment- moderators are always considered in their opinions. Fact.
    I would ban you ten times for this. x10.

    And herein is the best example of the thread title being inadvertently supported.. Well done.


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    My name is URL
    Registered Users Posts: 25,069 ✭✭✭✭My name is URL


    Inadvertently supported by a blindingly obvious joke?


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    MugMugs
    Registered Users Posts: 17,875 ✭✭✭✭MugMugs


    My name is URL wrote: »
    Inadvertently supported by a blindingly obvious joke?
    So blindingly I must have missed it.


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    Dad11
    Registered Users Posts: 274 ✭✭Dad11


    I hear ya :-)



    Wibbs wrote: »
    One reason being that "having a conversation in a schoolyard" won't get you sued D. Secondly it can be bloody dangerous. Person A asks for medical advice, Person B gives the wrong medical advice, cos they're not a medical professional and person A could become sicker or worse. Even if Person B was a medical professional without knowing the medical history of Person A they're likely on a hiding to nothing, hence medical professionals don't give out advice on the internet, indeed IIRC theyre legally bound not to in this country. Well some do in the US, but that's a whole other ballgame...


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    coffee_cake
    Registered Users Posts: 81,310 CMod ✭✭✭✭coffee_cake


    MugMugs wrote: »
    So blindingly I must have missed it.

    you sure did


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    jonniebgood1
    Registered Users Posts: 3,578 ✭✭✭jonniebgood1


    MugMugs wrote: »
    So blindingly I must have missed it.

    In which case I clarify I was not seriously suggesting a ban, I think it was quite obvious though.


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    pickarooney
    Moderators, Arts Moderators Posts: 35,467 Mod ✭✭✭✭pickarooney


    MugMugs wrote: »
    So blindingly I must have missed it.

    Exactly the point. Someone makes the most blatantly obvious joke in response to a medical query and another person who doesn't recognise jokes will take it literally.


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    Beruthiel
    Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators Posts: 42,362 Mod ✭✭✭✭Beruthiel


    Think we're done here.


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