@Ecoclimber I hear your frustration and know the stakes/emotions are really high in this discussion. I'm new to guiding threads and newish to this forum. So, I'm unsure how to say this: I appreciate all of your input on this thread. At the same time, your last comment came off maybe a bit harsher than you intended?
Some of us don't understand all of the history or (like me) only understand some history. @jimells was also asking about where he could get info on the history. The history and the status quo are difficult to follow even if you're not laid out in bed or having endless tests or in constant pain. I have tried at certain times, to follow the history. It does not come up easily in one search. If others have links, they can put them here.
Some thread purpose info for everyone: In this thread, people can voice concerns if they are.also discussing common goals. This thread is also for respectful discussion. It's good to stay focused on our common goals and ask others for their input if they veer off-topic. There has been such great discussion, ideas and suggestions already. Let's keep it moving forward.
Simplistic, totally silly examples to better explain what I mean:
Ex. 1: I feel X about the IOM and I'd like to suggest a common goal = on-topic
Ex. 2: I feel Y about the current state of advocacy. I don't know how to fix it. Can others suggest a common goal to do so? = on-topic
Ex 3: I hate X and Y and I don't agree with any common goals = off-topic
Ex 4: I'm frustrated by Y and Z = needs clarification as to whether this is example 2 or 3
Some of us don't understand all of the history or (like me) only understand some history. @jimells was also asking about where he could get info on the history. The history and the status quo are difficult to follow even if you're not laid out in bed or having endless tests or in constant pain. I have tried at certain times, to follow the history. It does not come up easily in one search. If others have links, they can put them here.
Some thread purpose info for everyone: In this thread, people can voice concerns if they are.also discussing common goals. This thread is also for respectful discussion. It's good to stay focused on our common goals and ask others for their input if they veer off-topic. There has been such great discussion, ideas and suggestions already. Let's keep it moving forward.
Simplistic, totally silly examples to better explain what I mean:
Ex. 1: I feel X about the IOM and I'd like to suggest a common goal = on-topic
Ex. 2: I feel Y about the current state of advocacy. I don't know how to fix it. Can others suggest a common goal to do so? = on-topic
Ex 3: I hate X and Y and I don't agree with any common goals = off-topic
Ex 4: I'm frustrated by Y and Z = needs clarification as to whether this is example 2 or 3
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