Re: this list is misnamed, or some people should go elsewhere

On Wed, 03 Dec 2003 18:36:36 -0500, Heather James <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
wrote:

>This list is called misc.health.alternative.  One would normally assume
>therefore, that it is for imparting information about alternative health. 

You might ASSume that but you would be wrong. This is a group NOT to
impart information about alternative health. It IS a group to
*discuss* various alternative medicine modalities pro *and* con. If
you think that this group is for like minded (pro-alt) individuals,
then you obviously have not read the charter. Why not read the charter
before spouting off.

>Instead, there are a few people trying to impart actual, useful,
>information, and a number of shills for the government and the
>pharmaceutical industry being very rude, and running down things about
>which they have little or no knowledge. 

I realize that you think that these people are trying to impart useful
information. This is debatable and is exactly what the purpose of this
group is. Just because you think that information is useful does *not*
necessarily mean that it is. The information may be quite wrong. Just
because something is alternative does not mean it is useful, valid,
etc.


> I think I will try setting my
>filters to plonk these people, and seeing if there is enough useful info on
>this list to make it worthwhile.

Your choice. I choose to listen to all viewpoints and then make up my
mind on which is most reasonable. You seem to automatically assume
that if it is alternative then it is good. Like I said, your choice.
But please don't criticize people for expressing criticism or
skepticism. After all it IS the purpose of this group to engage in
debate. 

Aloha,


Rich






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