Posted by Larry Hoover on October 24, 2004, at 22:21:45
In reply to Re: 'Alternative' versus 'complimentary', posted by Dr. Bob on October 24, 2004, at 21:00:58
> > I am often upset when a post is redirected from Babble to Alternative simply because one of the multiple substances being discussed is not a traditional medication, but serves to complement it in a way that is necessary for the treatment to work.
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> It's not a perfect system, but I've been doing it that way because:
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> 1. It shifts some of the activity away from PB, which is getting busier and busier.
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> 2. Information about complementary treatments can still be posted -- and linked to so it's only a click away.
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> BobYour intent with respect to #1 is reasonable, but what happens is that threads that are primarily medication threads just die on the Alternative board. They collapse. They stop being productive, thought-provoking, interactive....all the good things that we all look for, just cease.
As for #2, apparently a click away is too far for most people, if it involves a different board.
Lar
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