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RE: What cheek

By "qualified", I mean a qualified professional. I think you probably knew that.

I have been on these forums long enough to see an OP twisted, turned wrung inside out, confused, upset and defeated...all in one thread, by well-meaning posters who try and analyze. I myself used to do it, but after seeing some disaster stories have refrained now.

I sincerely wish I had never bothered here, either. If you post an OP such as this, and you want to vent, thats cool. Do a blog, or something, rather than post a thread that many will see as seeking advice.

Giving advice on this kind of subject by well-wishers albeit amatuer, is like unqualified people giving legal advice. DANGEROUS.

Of course, Im just a 45 year old, intelligent, caring woman. What the heck do I know?

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I remember the days of quills, Conrad!

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Ive decided to be one of the "Great Undecided".

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You see, this is what I mean. Technology is not necessarily advancement.

Bring back the old school books, and the Bics.

RE: What cheek

I SUGGESTED you have a break from the site. I never "told" you to do anything.It was meant as FRIENDLY ADVICE, because I thought it may be beneficial.

EXCUUSE ME, for attempting to be helpful.

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Interesting post. Thank you.

Yes, it certainly can encourage you to divulge way too much personal information.

RE: What cheek

And please tell me where I was "giving you crap"

You are very defensive.

RE: What cheek

Jac, I agree! But you are receptive to change; the OP appears not to be.

Look at the responses to some helpful advice.

Too much analysing is a bad, bad thing, especially by unqualified people.

It can make you more confused and upset than if you had never asked for it in the first place.

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I agree. I believe in as much as it has done good, and enhanced our learning skills, it has equally diminished them to a degree, because we are not actually "learning" sometimes, we are simply "looking up" and including in a project parrot-fashion.

Almost every child over the age of 5 seems to possess a computer these days for their schoolwork: does it help them actually learn, or just recite?

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Will check them out. Thanks!

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Thats pretty cool. Thats the only thing I dont like about Ebay; the shipping costs sometimes.

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Keep on truckin', Larry!

Have to admit, I found info on growing Loganberries on the net yesterday, so its great for somethings!

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Thats what I mean really, Monte. Even popping down to the mail box with a letter can bring personal contact, chat and a new encounter.

I have to admit, I do most of my shopping online now, especially clothes, but I do sometimes miss the fun of going down to the stores with my girlfriends.

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Probably....Ive got used to driving on the wrong side of the road now.

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Yep/ It certainly does depend on the user. Unlike sitting in a classroom, or discussing topics in a group in person, we are totally unguided, and free to twist and turn subjects to our own benefit without the aid of a 'constant', like a teacher.

Sometimes, too much freedom and information is a bad thing.

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Yes. I found myself doing it myself at one point. Us medically uninformed can worry ourselves sick about something that we perceive wrong, when a quick, old fashioned trip to the doc can clear it all up in an instant in most cases.

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What a wonderful example of the positives of the internet, Trealach, thank you.

I totally agree. I do court and other transcription work sometimes, and I can access jobs all over the world from my humble NY home. That is certainly a beneficial thing, and the same as you - I would probably be running everyone over in my Zimmer Frame if not for that.

To meet people from around the world, learn about their cultures, obtain work and new interests is sometime quite wonderful that the internet gave us.

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I put him on in the afternoons, because he helps me doze off peacefully into my afternoon nap!

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Nope!

And that reminds me! Another drawback to the internet, in my humble opinion, is that it can encourage people to be hypochondriacs. It is so easy to go to WebMD, or similar medical sites now, and self-diagnose.

Before you know it, a simple heat rash has turned into the Plague.

RE: Is there a probability of an alien contact in our lifetime ?

Ive already had the dubious pleasure of meeting people who appear to be from another world.

RE: What cheek

You see, this is exactly what I mean.

Bullying? Hardly. I was trying to help.

I will in future avoid your threads.

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Well, you gotta be better than that Dr. Oz..

He's so slimey, he would fall off a lily pad.

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Hi Larry. Hope all is well with you.

As regards dating, well, thats one aspect of the internet only. As with all things, good parts and bad in that respect!

My biggest worry about the internet is that it can make people insular, and communication skills are sometimes lost.

"Email Speak", together with "Text Speak" drives me crazy, and there are generations now growing up thinking this is the correct way to speak/communicate. Thats a little sad.

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Maybe you could start an Ask Dr Bom Online Clinic ?

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Hiya!

Wonderful, I think that is one of the biggest "plusses" to the internet; its ability to allow us to access so much information. Secondly, people who can earn their incomes through it makes it seriously powerful and positive and I would think there are millions of people around the world who have benefitted from this.

RE: who do you think is the best special forces in the world

Thats very true, SS.

I could only base my opinion on what I know of the subject. I understand that at times even the USA have called on the services of the SAS to help out.

I salute any member of a special force, who conducts extremely dangerous and courageous missions on behalf of their country or world peace in general.

Brave people, all.

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Thats very true, B.

Trouble is, on the internet, no-one really knows who you are!

I think its a wonderful education tool, no doubt. But I do worry that it has taken away alot of communication skills from our younger generation in particular who have grown up with it.

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Love it, or hate it, its here to stay.

It was created as an information highway, to bring information on any given subject to your fingertips; to bring the world closer together, and allow you to experience and learn about things you would not always get the chance to learn and experience..

In its intended form, its a great thing, but as with all things it gets abused and when in the hands of ill-intended people can cause problems.

What do you think? Do you think its generally been a benefit in our lives, or do you regret the day it was invented? Have you generally had positive experiences of it or has it caused you grief in some way? Do you think its too addictive in general? Do you rely on it for your employment? Your social life? Does it help, or hinder our kids?

Would the world be a better place if we went back to carrier pigeons instead of email?

RE: who do you think is the best special forces in the world

The SAS.

By far.

In my opinion, they are the best trained, the most professional and the most called-upon special forces in the world.

And Im proud of them.

RE: obese

I am not sure of the stats, but I would say that it varies in this country, as it does in every country.

I know there are areas that are more fitness-orientated than others. In the area I live in, I do have to say the amount of largely overweight people is quite extensive, but I think it is partly because of the remoteness of this area, the amount of fast food outlets and the lack of other things to do.

Not every one of those people have thyroid issues!