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While I don't agree necessarily with the language used in several of the posts, it is disturbing to note that no one questioned or sought to correct mistakes in Cort's paper until V99 spoke up. I also understand how difficult it is to write such an involved paper and I think Cort has done a terrific job. But V99 had the balls to speak up when half a dozen other people with the credential to do so did not. That is not how this site should be run. I also note that those people chose to attack V99 on an emotional level rather than debate the facts.
I visit this site for intelligent debate, not blind adherence to factional viewpoints and loyalties. If we can't get the facts right, who can. I come here first, for the real story. Cort, I've got to say, you are very patient when under fire. I respect that. But if the V99s of this world are not allowed to speak out, I fear this site will not be worth the visit.
But if the V99s of this world are not allowed to speak out, I fear this site will not be worth the visit.
And me. Please stop posting these aggressive attacks on Cort.
People come here to read his reporting, not your self-important posturing.
If you want to contribute to the debate, there's no reason why you can't do so in a respectful and objective manner.
All they have done is further dilute any debate on the facts.
I respectfully disagree. Correcting misinformation can be respectful or disrespectful depending on how it is done.Correcting misinformation is not disrespectful.
Correcting misinformation is not disrespectful.
If I post something that is incorrect and it is read by many others for information I would hope someone would correct me. Wouldn't you?
I would say it's the way the "V99s of this world" post that dilutes the debate, NOT the people who say they would like to see a more civil tone.
Yes, I'm quite sure Cort can take care of himself. But there's a lot of people who are affected by the needless negativity. Some of us finally decided to speak out using some pretty diplomatic language. If it's OK for the V99s to speak out, why not us?
Please explain what possible motivation a man who suffers from CFS like the rest of us
What income does Cort make from his "advocacy" for people with CFS?
Are you sure about this, Recovery Soon? All I have read is Cort saying he has recovered his health using LP and Amygdala training. Why? Ielieve it it is to further his own personal interests, including protecting his sworn ally, CFIDS Assn of America, from being deposed as King of the Hill among the community of people with CFS and to ensure the income of his buddies who are employed by the CFIDS Assn of America. What income does Cort make from his "advocacy" for people with CFS? Ask real questions and you might get real answers.
Are you sure about this, Recovery Soon? All I have read is Cort saying he has recovered his health using LP and Amygdala training. Why? Ielieve it it is to further his own personal interests, including protecting his sworn ally, CFIDS Assn of America, from being deposed as King of the Hill among the community of people with CFS and to ensure the income of his buddies who are employed by the CFIDS Assn of America. What income does Cort make from his "advocacy" for people with CFS? Ask real questions and you might get real answers.
Myra McClure says the same thing, that it's different. If this were a real issue Milovits would not now be co-charing the international conference. It is negative speculation and misinterpretation. And it is what the psych lobby do. I can't change that but I know a man who can.It’s possible but hardly likely that both findings are correct. If retroviruses are usually found in’ swarms’ even within the same person’s body then it seems more likely that both groups are missing part of the swarm. Dr. Alter reported, in fact, that WPI researchers were finding more variation over time.
Are you sure about this, Recovery Soon? All I have read is Cort saying he has recovered his health using LP and Amygdala training. Why? Ielieve it it is to further his own personal interests, including protecting his sworn ally, CFIDS Assn of America, from being deposed as King of the Hill among the community of people with CFS and to ensure the income of his buddies who are employed by the CFIDS Assn of America. What income does Cort make from his "advocacy" for people with CFS? Ask real questions and you might get real answers.