I PROPOSE A CEASE FIRE

[MBAnderson]

I don’t understand something. Is it really necessary to make condescending, snarky comments to someone who you believe got something wrong or doesn’t know much as you do? Just like there’s always somebody richer and always somebody poorer than you, there’s always somebody who knows more and always somebody who knows less. I don’t interpret people’s comments as assertions of irrefutable fact. Humiliating someone for being wrong discourages robust discussion thereby making it even harder for the rest of us to protect our health. This is extremely complex stuff. I spend several hours a day researching, but I will absolutely make many misstatements. When I do, I very much appreciate someone pointing out when I’m wrong. Let’s disagree with each other constructively, in a teaching/learning environment - please. Our lives are hard enough without being insulted just for trying to help. Every single person on this forum is of good faith and well intended.

[aspergerian]

MBAnderson,

Well sais!

[aspergerian in reply to aspergerian]

Well said.

[faridaro]

Exactly my sentiments - thank you for stating it so eloquently.

[Motherfather]

i agree with you 100 per cent hes a wanker i was very angry at that,, good for u for having a go at him just ignore people like that.whats he doing here anyway.why dont he stick with google.good for you mate,

[k100]

I agree

Well said

If u don't mind me asking

What happened?

[MBAnderson in reply to k100]

Nothing happened. This was not aimed at any individual. After reading one too many disparaging comments, I thought it might be useful to remind everyone we're all in the same boat and we need to pull together - not apart.

[seamus60680]

Good post, although any in post spats encourage me to move straight to the next , more helpful post!

[Isthistheone]

This is such a complex subject, it's very easy to make a mistake. Very well put Mark. Thank you for all your informative posts.

Never take another person's dignity. It means the world to them and is absolutely nothing to you.

[k100]

I agree

[ddmagee1]

I agree. I just try to be encouraging, and if I can be empathetic with someone who is going through the travails of having neuro-degenerative disease, like I am, then, perhaps, some good has come from having this forum. Anything relating to a diagnosis, I prefer to refer people to professional movement disorder specialists, since I am not trained or qualified in that area. All I can go with is my own experiences, having been diagnosed with PD and Ataxia. If I feel somebody has made a wrong statement, I prefer not to criticize. My philosophy is that, until a person has walked in another person's footsteps, they may not understand or have any idea what that person has gone through, or is going through. A teaching/learning environment is always a productive way to experience a positive, helpful, hopeful approach to discussion type forums, such as this one. May we all communicate together for the common good.