Appropriate internet behavior

[MedPR]

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sorry for the spelling it should read Leson. I detest virtual keyboards but accept them as a necessary the same for predictive text.

Good. I thought orson was a noun and i was the only one who didnt know the definition.

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[125896]

Good. I thought orson was a noun and i was the only one who didnt know the definition.

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Actually Orson is a proper noun as in Mork calling Orson from Robin Williams's show.

 

[TooMuchResearch]

In light of some recent events I believe it would be good to have a discussion on how those seeking professional schooling, licensure and or credibility should act on the internet.

First I would say that as a rule of thumb, you should not be "acting" on the internet. Do not have a persona, and carry yourself how you would in a room full of strangers. It's important to always speak in context to the discussion you are having. For instance, sarcasm is often acceptable in conversation so long as it is not facetious and within some relevance to the topic. To not do so is considered trolling.

Anonymity- is this truly possible on the internet?

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[pre med 2014]

Solid summary

Was that person 1 anonymous? Did he reveal personal info or describe a personal event that linked him to his anonymous SDN username?

 

[Mr Kenobi]

Zombie thread was dead. Zombie thread now lives.

 

[JGimpel]

Zombie thread was dead. Zombie thread now lives.

One way or another, the most randomest of threads seemed to be dug up this weekend. I guess that the main goal in medicine, as in real life is to:

 

[EmergDoc2B]

haha...👍

but a haha thumbs up is your way of...what? sad display gentlemen /women. 👎

 

[touchpause13]

This thread needed to be revived why?

 

[NontradCA]

This thread needed to be revived why?

Some tool who was kissing ass to EM forum stalked my posts. He doesn't realize that I would simply act the same way in person.

 

[HalfListic]

but a haha thumbs up is your way of...what? sad display gentlemen /women. 👎

Can't say I get your point here.

But kudos for the thread resurrection. This is a decent topic to re-address from time to time.


So, your homework is read my comments from this thread and, if you have any specifics you want to point out or discuss, feel free.


I general, my thoughts on the subject are:

-if you make threats or are racially insensitive online, that is justifiable for a medical school to rescind an acceptance. So, no injustice was done against the young man.

-people make mistakes, and can change for the better, so I hope he gets another shot. This doesn't mean the consequences shouldn't happen.

-when you make a mistake online, it's a bad idea to go back online and complain about it. It shows that you lack remorse and only fell self pity. This was what happened in this case.



Anyway, I also feel like its OK to have strong opinions and to stand up to intent bullies (or bullies in real life). I remember people were very timid for a while after this incident, which is harmful to the potential for the expression of honest thoughts and exchanging various ideas on important topics. The social aspect of SDN will always be here, but I always thought the best parts about this place was the information, and the forum that gives a voice to anyone with a computer. It's then up to the group to value any idea expressed based on its own merit and not any rank, gender or other bias that might exist in person.

 

[titleist975j]

wonder what the cat in the hat is up to

 

[Mehd School]

wonder what the cat in the hat is up to

Probably looking into ND schools. 😎

 

[NontradCA]

Probably looking into ND schools. 😎

He'll prolly end up being in your class 😉. I assume he'll reapply if he didn't in fact, get in somewhere.