Hepatitis C Expert Forum

[Marcia2202]

As quite a few people are annoyed by people accidentally or intentionally answering questions directly addressed to Dr. Dieterich, I have taken the initiative to write to medhelp and ask them to do something about it. I know that I myself have accidentally answered on the Expert Forum and only realized afterward, that I was on the wrong forum. So .... my suggestion is that they change the settings, so that only Dr. D. can reply.

In the beginning I thought that it was kind of okay to reply to the answers AFTER Dr. D. posted his reply. But after thinking a bit more about it, I actually don't think that's so cool either.

If a person asks Dr. D. a question, they expect an answer from Dr. D. and not from all of us. If they would want our comment on that particular question they would/could post it either here or on Hep C social forum or on the Hep c forum.

And if they want comments from Dr. D and the forum members, they can post the same question on both forums.

The problem is, that Dr. has missed some questions and they look as if they have been answered. And that must be quite frustrating to the posters.

Hope I haven't stepped on anybodies feet.

Marcia

[comeagain]

First I thought it might easen up my foggy brain if we do as marcia said ,but I must say desrt said it all, theres a yellow caduseus for us and for dr D to see and censorship and controlspirit can easily take away all joy and creativity.

So I will say as the Beatles Let it be, and if you have problem Roll over Beethoven.(Chuck Berry)


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[DragonSlayer45]

I agree with you. I think the expert part should be for the doctor to answer. I also mistakenly posted there once forgetting I was in that forum. When I read a post there I am curious as to his answer to a particular question to that question.

If I ever posted to Dr. Dietrich, it would be because I wanted his expert opinion. If I wanted other forum members opinion I would post in non expert section. Sometimes when I see people answering a question that was posted to Dr. D I think exactly what you are saying, or that it is a little rude.  Don't get me wrong it is not that I do not value others opinions and experiences, because I certainly do or that I do not want other advice on something. It is just that, IMHO, is not the correct forum for that. So I usually just chose to not read those peoples comments.

If I posted to him, and I never have yet, and someone else answered my post I would be thinking (but probably not say) "I do not recall asking you" or "I did not know your name was Dr. Dietrich" but that is just my opinion. Like I said if I wanted, which I do, others experiences or opinions I would post it in the hepc forum.

[jmjm530]

Thanks for the contact info! As mentioned before, Med Help has allowed forum member participation for a long time in all of its professional forums now numbering close to 100! As long as people don't abuse the priviledge I see no reason to start changing something that obviously is working. I just sent Harry a note including links to both this thread and the other.

-- Jim

[Marcia2202]

On the actual thread on the expert forum there are more people annoyed with the fact that ppl are posting there. There has been so much talk, that's why I decided to bring in some action. Maybe I shouldn't have. But sometimes I have a problem sitting around when ppl are complaining... if you know what I mean. I guess it comes from the constant problem solving mode one is in, when one has so many kids....

I apologize, I didn't want to step on anyone's feet, just wanted to help.

So please everyone, let me know what you guys want me to tell medhelp when they contact me.

Marcia

[Marcia2202]

Of course. I wrote to Harry. Had been in touch with him at the beginning when they open the expert forum. I had written to medhelp, as I saw that Dr. D. was answering some questions and not others. Harry explained to me that they had had problems with the email alert to Dr. D.at the time. He was only getting some and not others at the time.

BTW, He hasn't responded to my message, yet. Probably not before Monday. Anyway, when he does, I will tell him that we are split on the subject.

An alternative would be to write it a bit more obvious that it is an expert forum and to also mention that there are the two other hep c forums, where one can converse with fellow heppers.

Obviously we need to reach a compromise!

Marcia

[jmjm530]

Would you mind giving us the name of the contact you wrote to as mentioned in the professional forum? So far it appears that more people are "annoyed" (your word) by the possible implementation of your suggestion than are annoyed by the perceived problem. As long as you involved MedHelp, I think it only fair that they hear all sides of the issue.

-- Jim