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Posted by Dinah on March 23, 2006, at 17:33:48
aren't there less judgemental descriptors?
And if you don't mind my asking, is a link on the Politics board appropriate? Wouldn't Heath or Social be better?
Posted by Gabbix2 on March 23, 2006, at 17:50:04
In reply to Dr. Bob, your BMI calculator made me cry, posted by Dinah on March 23, 2006, at 17:33:48
Then it should definitely have a trigger warning!
Posted by Dinah on March 23, 2006, at 17:52:13
In reply to Re: Dr. Bob, your BMI calculator made me cry, posted by Gabbix2 on March 23, 2006, at 17:50:04
Posted by Dinah on March 23, 2006, at 17:52:57
In reply to Re: Dr. Bob, your BMI calculator made me cry, posted by Gabbix2 on March 23, 2006, at 17:50:04
Given what it said to me, I think it deserves a PBC.
Posted by Gabbix2 on March 23, 2006, at 17:56:29
In reply to Actually, posted by Dinah on March 23, 2006, at 17:52:57
I'm going to say it.
I'm going to use those acronyms.LOL!
that made me laugh very loudly!
Posted by muffled on March 23, 2006, at 22:16:14
In reply to Re: Actually » Dinah, posted by Gabbix2 on March 23, 2006, at 17:56:29
Posted by special_k on March 23, 2006, at 22:22:47
In reply to PBC bmi thingy (nm), posted by muffled on March 23, 2006, at 22:16:14
who wrote that?
quick... do it again...
then it should get one week
(or 3 for being mean to dinah)
:-(
Posted by Gabbix2 on March 24, 2006, at 0:47:07
In reply to Re: PBC bmi thingy, posted by special_k on March 23, 2006, at 22:22:47
and Please be sensitive to the feelings of others.
and PLEASE
IN GOD'S NAME
REPHRASE THAT!
B.M.I
That must be short forBad Mannered Invention
Posted by Dr. Bob on March 26, 2006, at 2:04:18
In reply to Dr. Bob, your BMI calculator made me cry, posted by Dinah on March 23, 2006, at 17:33:48
> aren't there less judgemental descriptors?
Sorry, but I think those are standard...
> And if you don't mind my asking, is a link on the Politics board appropriate? Wouldn't Heath or Social be better?
I'm confused, there's a link to the BMI Calculator there?
Bob
Posted by Dinah on March 26, 2006, at 2:07:07
In reply to Re: BMI calculator, posted by Dr. Bob on March 26, 2006, at 2:04:18
Yep.
Along with a link to Tips.
In the opening paragraphs.
It might be standard, but I'm sure you're creative enough to change the descriptor to something that sounds more caringly concerned rather than frowningly judging.
Posted by Dinah on March 26, 2006, at 2:08:20
In reply to Re: BMI calculator, posted by Dr. Bob on March 26, 2006, at 2:04:18
Posted by Dr. Bob on March 27, 2006, at 9:02:14
In reply to Re: BMI calculator » Dr. Bob, posted by Dinah on March 26, 2006, at 2:07:07
> Yep.
>
> Along with a link to Tips.
>
> In the opening paragraphs.Thanks, you're right, that didn't make any sense! I've moved it to Health. Psycho-Babble Tips is a more general resource, though, so I think I'd rather leave it.
> It might be standard, but I'm sure you're creative enough to change the descriptor to something that sounds more caringly concerned rather than frowningly judging.
I suppose there could be both, would you be willing to suggest better alternatives?
Bob
Posted by Racer on March 28, 2006, at 19:53:49
In reply to Re: BMI calculator, posted by Dr. Bob on March 27, 2006, at 9:02:14
> > > > It might be standard, but I'm sure you're creative enough to change the descriptor to something that sounds more caringly concerned rather than frowningly judging.
>
> I suppose there could be both, would you be willing to suggest better alternatives?
>
> BobHow about:
>35: Danger zone
30 -- 35: Chubby
25 -- 30: Plump17 -- 19: Too thin
<17: AnorexicOr maybe something like that?
Personally, though, I think the BMI calculator should get a permanent PBC. Maybe put it on probation?
Or not...
Posted by Dinah on March 28, 2006, at 20:53:06
In reply to How about... » Dr. Bob, posted by Racer on March 28, 2006, at 19:53:49
Yes, that'd be better.
Or something based solely on health.
Like "Scores between xxx and yyy are associated with higher rates of whatever they're associated with. Using diet and exercise to bring your BMI between aaaa and bbbb have been shown to have whatever benefits they're associated with bringing." Or "congratulations, your BMI results are considered ideal for your health, but of course continue to get your regular checkups."
Totally consequences oriented with no nasty little labels.
But Dr. Bob, could I ask if there's a reason for them on Babble? Are you trying to find a correlation between mental health board participation and BMI? Or internet useage and lack of exercise?
Posted by special_k on March 28, 2006, at 21:06:33
In reply to Re: How about... » Racer, posted by Dinah on March 28, 2006, at 20:53:06
> Or something based solely on health.
> Like "Scores between xxx and yyy are associated with higher rates of whatever they're associated with. Using diet and exercise to bring your BMI between aaaa and bbbb have been shown to have whatever benefits they're associated with bringing." Or "congratulations, your BMI results are considered ideal for your health, but of course continue to get your regular checkups."
I think that sounds much much better.
I don't use that but... Jeepers...I don't think adopting standard terminology excuses incivility does it?
I mean... That doesn't cut it over on politics or faith...
Posted by Dr. Bob on March 29, 2006, at 0:37:39
In reply to Re: How about... » Racer, posted by Dinah on March 28, 2006, at 20:53:06
> How about:
>
> >35: Danger zone
> 30 -- 35: Chubby
> 25 -- 30: Plump
>
> 17 -- 19: Too thin
> <17: Anorexic
>
> RacerI could add something like that. But "anorexic" and "danger zone" are too much like a diagnosis and a prognosis...
> Or something based solely on health.
>
> Like "Scores between xxx and yyy are associated with higher rates of whatever they're associated with. Using diet and exercise to bring your BMI between aaaa and bbbb have been shown to have whatever benefits they're associated with bringing." Or "congratulations, your BMI results are considered ideal for your health, but of course continue to get your regular checkups."
>
> Totally consequences oriented with no nasty little labels.That would be fine, too. You don't happen to know what to plug in for those variables, do you?
> But Dr. Bob, could I ask if there's a reason for them on Babble?
>
> DinahOne's BMI can be relevant to one's health?
Bob
Posted by Dinah on March 29, 2006, at 9:49:57
In reply to Re: How about..., posted by Dr. Bob on March 29, 2006, at 0:37:39
I'm afraid not. Somehow I neglected to apply for medical school. :)
Posted by Racer on March 29, 2006, at 21:18:50
In reply to Re: How about..., posted by Dr. Bob on March 29, 2006, at 0:37:39
> > > > But Dr. Bob, could I ask if there's a reason for them on Babble?
> >
> > Dinah
>
> One's BMI can be relevant to one's health?
>
> BobI know, conflicting psychopathologies, but I really like having it here...
Posted by Tabitha on March 30, 2006, at 0:54:23
In reply to Re: How about..., posted by Racer on March 29, 2006, at 21:18:50
I can't find the insulting labels in that thing. I put in extreme weights and all I could get were "underweight" and "severely obese". I always thought "obese" was the most medical-sounding and least judgemental word for fat, and "underweight" doesn't register as an insult either.
Posted by crushedout on April 5, 2006, at 0:53:42
In reply to Re: Actually » Dinah, posted by Gabbix2 on March 23, 2006, at 17:56:29
Posted by crushedout on April 5, 2006, at 0:54:35
In reply to Yes P.B.C » special_k, posted by Gabbix2 on March 24, 2006, at 0:47:07
Posted by special_k on April 5, 2006, at 1:02:14
In reply to Re: How about..., posted by Tabitha on March 30, 2006, at 0:54:23
> I always thought "obese" was the most medical-sounding and least judgemental word for fat,
ah.
but then if it is a common stand in then it starts to inherit the connotations of the word it was supposed to replace
:-(
how about 'optimum weight'
and then a gradation of
over
significantly over
or whatever.
and same with the other end.
that is...
if there really aren't any non-judgemental sounding stand ins.
aren't there any fairly commonly knows bits that could go in the x and y?
unfortunately i neglected to apply to med school too...
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