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9th Engineer · 12-07-2006, 08:34 PM

Really? All I did was ask for the name of the journal that published the articles he keeps mentioning. I asked how he knew what he said he knew, he simply repeated the same lines again. Look at each of my posts, I never said he was faking a disorder, I even said I was not questioning whether or not he was in pain. I simply questioned asked for information which he had already said was public.
I admit saying that his story was a long shot, and it is. The claim of a brand new disorder with no previous documentation is not something to sneeze at.
I have not done anything rude Ali, I just asked him to post the journal names. I asked for information he has said is readily available.

Mari, I have not responded to you because of a number of different reasons, the first of which is finals (2 down, 5 to go). I won't have time to really read over the articles until the end of next week, so feel free to send them now but I want to read them all before replying.
I don't know how you plan to back up your claim about my coursework, but I have taken or am currently taking all of those but the human phys which I am taking Junior year. This semester I'm taking cellular engineering, which covers cellular systems and organic chemistry as well as genetic engineering, and organic chemistry.
I know perfectly well that disorders take years to collect data on, but again, he said that there were already published articles on this!!! I still wait for those if he chooses to release them.

12-07-2006, 11:07 PM

Personally, after the responses I have been met with by some members of this board, I don't blame RK for his reticence. I have gone into stunning detail, cited scientific studies, etc., etc., only to have my words ignored and the same tired old accusations made of me. There are certain people here whose minds are firmly closed. Its like trying to discuss religion with a fundamentalist - a complete waste of time and energy.

No one else around here has the demand placed upon them that they share their medical records, their private information, or been asked to give every last detail of their personal lives.

Why should RK or I be any different? 9th engineer claims to be a student. Why don't I demand that he post copies of his college transcripts, along with his real name and social security number to prove it?

LJ claims to be a finance manager at a car dealership. Why doesn't he post his real name, his resume and the name and phone number of the manager of the dealership he works for to prove it?

If you treat a person with hostility and contempt, why are you surprised when they don't open up to you?

Orthodoc, I appreciate your input into the discussion thus far. I have no desire for people to race to me for scientific information. My course work was too long ago, and I am not as capable of researching the scientific publications as I once was.

Correct me if I am wrong, but I believe case reports are often one page brief articles of an unusual situation a physician or researcher has encountered. Case reports do not make the list of medically accepted disabilities that social security uses when making its decisions on whether to award a claiment disability benefits or not.

And thank you for a well deserved reminder that I am NOT the know/all and be/all of scientific publishing criteria.

lumberjim · 12-07-2006, 11:44 PM

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Originally Posted by marichiko

LJ claims to be a finance manager at a car dealership. Why doesn't he post his real name, his resume and the name and phone number of the manager of the dealership he works for to prove it?

i'm pretty sure i've done all of that at one time or another. why not just ask UT who sold and financed his truck for him? Richlevy has visited my former employer.

i don;t think anyone has seriously questioned or doubted your medical condition. it's just your usage of it.

funny when elspode uses his son as an example of how people are mean to disabled people........at work. and you think it defends your position.

i thought you were not posting to this thread anymore? or did you forget that too? aren;t you late for your nap?

Aliantha · 12-07-2006, 08:49 PM

9th, let me tell you that even if your intention wasn't to be rude, rude is what you've been.

That in part is what I meant when I said you should think about things before you go ahead and post them. They're confrontational and derogatory. If I were rkz, I'd be offended by the way you've posed your questions.

DanaC · 12-08-2006, 06:02 AM

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i don;t think anyone has seriously questioned or doubted your medical condition. it's just your usage of it.

yes they have.

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funny when elspode uses his son as an example of how people are mean to disabled people........at work. and you think it defends your position.

yes it did.

Flint · 12-10-2006, 01:47 AM

A plane is standing on a runway that can move, like a giant treadmill. When the plane's engines throttle up, it begins to move forward, but the treadmill is made to match the forward speed of the plane, only in the opposite direction. So, as the plane moves forward, it moves backwards beneath the aircraft. As the engines throttle up, does the plane take off?

Griff · 12-10-2006, 06:35 AM

My thought exactly.

dar512 · 12-11-2006, 11:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Flint

A plane is standing on a runway that can move, like a giant treadmill. When the plane's engines throttle up, it begins to move forward, but the treadmill is made to match the forward speed of the plane, only in the opposite direction. So, as the plane moves forward, it moves backwards beneath the aircraft. As the engines throttle up, does the plane take off?

As I see it, the treadmill is a metaphor for the course of life which we all must run. The airplane wings are humor which give everyone a lift. The engines are your determination and energy. All these factors interact together just as in life. So, as you can clearly see, the correct answer is 42.

JayMcGee · 12-11-2006, 07:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dar512

As I see it, the treadmill is a metaphor for the course of life which we all must run. The airplane wings are humor which give everyone a lift. The engines are your determination and energy. All these factors interact together just as in life. So, as you can clearly see, the correct answer is 42.

But it was the wrong question, darling......

skysidhe · 12-06-2006, 08:46 AM

Everyone has a sad story. No matter how large or small it's important for them to be understood.
Some of you are like me in that the only sad story is seeing threads like these.

Everyone should be giving the benefit of the doubt. Especially on a message board. We only see on quarter of a person this way. There is enough misunderstanding in the world why add another layer of hurt.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brianna

Again--no one has mentioned anything about ideas to get mari back on her feet.

wow, I was just thinking of ways I could save if I had the misfortune of having such a small income.

My idea:

Move to a big city and live downtown!
Take public transportation.
Get a bike.
Just changing local to an urban district and eliminating the need for a car would easily add mucho money.

I would absolutley hate to be stuck in a small town ( without money) for you would be at the mercy of the town yokels. ( kinda like here :p )

12-07-2006, 08:34 PM	#1
9th Engineer Bioengineer and aspiring lawer Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 872	Really? All I did was ask for the name of the journal that published the articles he keeps mentioning. I asked how he knew what he said he knew, he simply repeated the same lines again. Look at each of my posts, I never said he was faking a disorder, I even said I was not questioning whether or not he was in pain. I simply questioned asked for information which he had already said was public. I admit saying that his story was a long shot, and it is. The claim of a brand new disorder with no previous documentation is not something to sneeze at. I have not done anything rude Ali, I just asked him to post the journal names. I asked for information he has said is readily available. Mari, I have not responded to you because of a number of different reasons, the first of which is finals (2 down, 5 to go). I won't have time to really read over the articles until the end of next week, so feel free to send them now but I want to read them all before replying. I don't know how you plan to back up your claim about my coursework, but I have taken or am currently taking all of those but the human phys which I am taking Junior year. This semester I'm taking cellular engineering, which covers cellular systems and organic chemistry as well as genetic engineering, and organic chemistry. I know perfectly well that disorders take years to collect data on, but again, he said that there were already published articles on this!!! I still wait for those if he chooses to release them. __________________ The most valuable renewable resource is stupidity.

12-07-2006, 08:49 PM	#4
Aliantha trying hard to be a better person Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 16,493	9th, let me tell you that even if your intention wasn't to be rude, rude is what you've been. That in part is what I meant when I said you should think about things before you go ahead and post them. They're confrontational and derogatory. If I were rkz, I'd be offended by the way you've posed your questions. __________________ Kind words are the music of the world. F. W. Faber

12-10-2006, 01:47 AM	#6
Flint Snowflake Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Dystopia Posts: 13,136	A plane is standing on a runway that can move, like a giant treadmill. When the plane's engines throttle up, it begins to move forward, but the treadmill is made to match the forward speed of the plane, only in the opposite direction. So, as the plane moves forward, it moves backwards beneath the aircraft. As the engines throttle up, does the plane take off? __________________ **************** There's a level of facility that everyone needs to accomplish, and from there it's a matter of deciding for yourself how important ultra-facility is to your expression. ... I found, like Joseph Campbell said, if you just follow whatever gives you a little joy or excitement or awe, then you're on the right track. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Terry Bozzio**

12-10-2006, 06:35 AM	#7
Griff still says videotape Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 26,813	My thought exactly. __________________ If you would only recognize that life is hard, things would be so much easier for you. - Louis D. Brandeis

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12-07-2006, 11:07 PM	#2
marichiko Guest Posts: n/a	Personally, after the responses I have been met with by some members of this board, I don't blame RK for his reticence. I have gone into stunning detail, cited scientific studies, etc., etc., only to have my words ignored and the same tired old accusations made of me. There are certain people here whose minds are firmly closed. Its like trying to discuss religion with a fundamentalist - a complete waste of time and energy. No one else around here has the demand placed upon them that they share their medical records, their private information, or been asked to give every last detail of their personal lives. Why should RK or I be any different? 9th engineer claims to be a student. Why don't I demand that he post copies of his college transcripts, along with his real name and social security number to prove it? LJ claims to be a finance manager at a car dealership. Why doesn't he post his real name, his resume and the name and phone number of the manager of the dealership he works for to prove it? If you treat a person with hostility and contempt, why are you surprised when they don't open up to you? Orthodoc, I appreciate your input into the discussion thus far. I have no desire for people to race to me for scientific information. My course work was too long ago, and I am not as capable of researching the scientific publications as I once was. Correct me if I am wrong, but I believe case reports are often one page brief articles of an unusual situation a physician or researcher has encountered. Case reports do not make the list of medically accepted disabilities that social security uses when making its decisions on whether to award a claiment disability benefits or not. And thank you for a well deserved reminder that I am NOT the know/all and be/all of scientific publishing criteria.

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