Posted by Dr. Bob on October 14, 2002, at 17:10:18
In reply to Re: sources of information » Dr. Bob, posted by Alan on October 13, 2002, at 16:47:21
> > Only "credible sources of information" should be allowed to post? Only doctors without conflicts of interest?
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> Yes the conflicts that I speak of negates credibility by a good margin.Well, this would be a completely different site if only doctors were allowed to post...
> > Alternative points of view could themselves be thought of as a form of protection
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> Relying on alternative points of view to "police" those commercial interests for the benefit of those that are vulnerable (most who visit the board I suspect are), are, by their very nature less credible in the unsuspecting eyes of the vulnerable - at least moreso than the naturally hope-giving business-speak of salesman.Maybe we should just agree to disagree on this. I think the people here, especially with input (including alternative posts of view) from others, can make up their own minds.
> For one example, why not clearly identify a separate board for pharmecutical companies or anxiety/depression gurus to hawk their wares with questions from the crowd - rather than have them be offered up in a forum asking for personal support about med experiences as anything other than what they are, salesmen?
That's an interesting idea, but how would I know who belonged where? Pharmrep hasn't pretended to be anything other than a salesman, but others might...
Bob
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