Moderation

Healthcare jobs with pay you can see.
This forum made possible through the generous support of SDN members, donors, and sponsors. Thank you.
Noyac said:
OK, let me rephrase this. You and our cronies can thank yourselves for this.

is that better?

If I have acted unprofessionally, I apologize. But I don't this is the case. Let me know if it is.
Click to expand...

I have nothing to say to you more than I already said in my previous post.
You can read it again if you like.
Members don't see this ad.
 
From my shadowing experience, I always thought anesthesiologists are the coolest and most laid back people. So I started reading here, and I feel that in general it is true. The members here shows a health interest in non-medical stuff cars, guns, investments. etc. There is also much less bs when you guys are talking about money. Overall my impression of anesthesiology atmosphere is very positive.

The bickering between attending is funny and sad at the same time though.

However, compare to other specialties, this is still #1 fourm because there is much more participation.
 
Haha! You may be "tube jockeys", but I'm just a dumb ER doc, who practices "concierge medicine" - "a CT for you, a bed by the window for you, may I call a cardiologist for you?". And yoo guyz got the big boss man to come down on y'all!

simpsons_nelson_haha2.jpg
 
Members don't see this ad :)
Aloha!
If this forum is getting like the rest of sdn...
I should get used to the style in the "rural medicine and under served areas or whatever.." BS.
 
2win said:
Aloha!
If this forum is getting like the rest of sdn...
I should get used to the style in the "rural medicine and under served areas or whatever.." BS.
Click to expand...

Actually, this forum can remain very similar to it current style but with a few needed changes. The off subject threads will still be allowed but the request from staff here is that we use the "report bad post" icon more often on those posts that blatantly cross the line in TOS. Everyone here should read the TOS rules and keep them in mind. We have only one moderator and he can't possible keep up with every post on this site. THis is how others get dragged into the squable by not reporting these posts but instead retaliating. It's hard not to fight back and everyone here seems to insist on getting the last word, that's no bueno. Just use the icon. Give the staff a chance to respond to them. Let's see how it works.

Sorry if I am stepping on your feet Arch. Just thought it needed to come out. This is essentially what you and Lee have said here, I'm just reiterating it. And I hope you have changed your mind about this thread.
 
For what it's worth.... this forum was way better when I was a medical student/resident. Very constructive posts by Vent, Jet, MMD, Noy and some of the other old timers. There were no pissing contests back then and the atmosphere was constructive and collegial. I hope that atmosphere can be resurrected. My 2 cents.
 
noyac said:
actually, this forum can remain very similar to it current style but with a few needed changes. The off subject threads will still be allowed but the request from staff here is that we use the "report bad post" icon more often on those posts that blatantly cross the line in tos. Everyone here should read the tos rules and keep them in mind. We have only one moderator and he can't possible keep up with every post on this site. This is how others get dragged into the squable by not reporting these posts but instead retaliating. It's hard not to fight back and everyone here seems to insist on getting the last word, that's no bueno. Just use the icon. Give the staff a chance to respond to them. Let's see how it works.

Sorry if i am stepping on your feet arch. Just thought it needed to come out. This is essentially what you and lee have said here, i'm just reiterating it. And i hope you have changed your mind about this thread.
Click to expand...

qft
 
Will help in restoring the old atmosphere. 👍 😀

....ahhh......"getting the last word"....a major cause of many conflicts....sometime it is much better to just listen, observe, and think without judgement....then speak the words wisely and calmly with no tonal injection...one cannot control other thoughts or actions but one can control one self.

Mindfulness (Sati in Pali, smṛti स्मृति in sanskrit, nian 念 in chinese), a timeless virtue.

bodhitree.jpg
 
Last edited:
Noyac said:
qft?
Click to expand...

QFT is a three-letter abbreviation with multiple meanings, as described below:

  • Quantum field theory, the theory of quantum mechanics for field-like systems
  • Quantum Fourier transform, a discrete Fourier transform
  • Quantitative feedback theory
  • Queen's Film Theatre, a cinema in Northern Ireland
  • "Quoted For Truth" - an acronym commonly used on internet forums.
  • "Quit F**king Trying/Talking" - also an acronym used on internet forums, mostly gaming.
  • "Quite F**king True" - another acronym used around the internet.
  • "Query Form Type" - Name for query forms

I'm thinking its the 2nd one
 
pie944 said:
QFT is a three-letter abbreviation with multiple meanings, as described below:

  • Quantum field theory, the theory of quantum mechanics for field-like systems
  • Quantum Fourier transform, a discrete Fourier transform
  • Quantitative feedback theory
  • Queen's Film Theatre, a cinema in Northern Ireland
  • "Quoted For Truth" - an acronym commonly used on internet forums.
  • "Quit F**king Trying/Talking" - also an acronym used on internet forums, mostly gaming.
  • "Quite F**king True" - another acronym used around the internet.
  • "Query Form Type" - Name for query forms

I'm thinking its the 2nd one
Click to expand...
Definitely the second one. I was hoping to hijack the thread and talk about Quantum Fourier Transforms. 🙂

Actually, I meant Quoted for Truth (QFT). A lazy-@$$ method of conveying the fact your post was right in my eyes.👍👍

Basically, a two thumbs-up.
 
Members don't see this ad :)
Noyac said:
OK, let me rephrase this. You and our cronies can thank yourselves for this.

is that better?

If I have acted unprofessionally, I apologize. But I don't this is the case. Let me know if it is.
Click to expand...

i am on a personal mission to point out to people when i think that they are doing a good job--it's a nice thing to do and people tend to like it. it is also an effective technique to put people (nurses, anesthesia techs, etc.) in a position to like you and want to help you when you are in need of it...

that said, i will say with complete honesty that your posts (and jpp's and utsw) are the most professionally relevant and otherwise 'normal' (as pertains to routine face-to-face human interaction) on the forum. i respect your opinion on par with the other two mentioned posters' and far above most others'. your posting (and those of jpp's and utsw's) is done with such integrity that i would consider taking a job with your group (or theirs) based on your internet word--only. you share no part in the blame for any of this. keep up the good work.
 
this forum could also benefit from some more awesome mountain stories.. every good snow we've had in Southern Cali this year has been during exams and no $$$ for mammoth so I'm dying for some turns. 🙂
 
coldweatherblue said:
this forum could also benefit from some more awesome mountain stories.. every good snow we've had in Southern Cali this year has been during exams and no $$$ for mammoth so I'm dying for some turns. 🙂
Click to expand...

It'll snow a ton starting next week down here, no worries. Mt. Baldy should be firing for most of late January, no need to waste gas going up to Mammoth if it is.

Also: This forum has sucked as of late. Here's hoping for a return to former glory in 2K10.
 
Last edited:
Robert Loblaw said:
i am on a personal mission to point out to people when i think that they are doing a good job--it's a nice thing to do and people tend to like it. it is also an effective technique to put people (nurses, anesthesia techs, etc.) in a position to like you and want to help you when you are in need of it...

that said, i will say with complete honesty that your posts (and jpp's and utsw) are the most professionally relevant and otherwise 'normal' (as pertains to routine face-to-face human interaction) on the forum. i respect your opinion on par with the other two mentioned posters' and far above most others'. your posting (and those of jpp's and utsw's) is done with such integrity that i would consider taking a job with your group (or theirs) based on your internet word--only. you share no part in the blame for any of this. keep up the good work.
Click to expand...

I 2nd Robert Loblaw.

Noyac, u are the man 👍
 
Robert Loblaw said:
i am on a personal mission to point out to people when i think that they are doing a good job--it's a nice thing to do and people tend to like it. it is also an effective technique to put people (nurses, anesthesia techs, etc.) in a position to like you and want to help you when you are in need of it...

that said, i will say with complete honesty that your posts (and jpp's and utsw) are the most professionally relevant and otherwise 'normal' (as pertains to routine face-to-face human interaction) on the forum. i respect your opinion on par with the other two mentioned posters' and far above most others'. your posting (and those of jpp's and utsw's) is done with such integrity that i would consider taking a job with your group (or theirs) based on your internet word--only. you share no part in the blame for any of this. keep up the good work.
Click to expand...

Thanks for the support.
I may have stepped on Arch's feet a little lately but I couldn't take it any longer. I apologize to Arch and I have no wishes to get into his business. I've been a mod and was removed because I was not very good at it.
I also apologize to everyone else that has had to put up with the crap that has been going on here. Hopefully, this will help it come to an end.
Thanks Again.👍
 
Last edited:
racerx said:
Definitely the second one. I was hoping to hijack the thread and talk about Quantum Fourier Transforms. 🙂

Actually, I meant Quoted for Truth (QFT). A lazy-@$$ method of conveying the fact your post was right in my eyes.👍👍

Basically, a two thumbs-up.
Click to expand...

For a minute I thought it was #6.😕

Glad to see you are in support.👍
 
coldweatherblue said:
this forum could also benefit from some more awesome mountain stories.. every good snow we've had in Southern Cali this year has been during exams and no $$$ for mammoth so I'm dying for some turns. 🙂
Click to expand...

Well, we have been in a dry spell. I got in the backcountry saturday and we set off a small avy. Needless to say we only made one run but it was a good one nonetheless. Hit up Silverton sunday and the conditions were poor but we had a good time for sure.

Working on dialing in a new helmet cam for AK in a few weeks. The videos will be available to see on here if they turn out good. How can they not, it's AK.
 
Arch and Noy, thank you both for your work to re-establish a collegial environment on here. I'm sure this doesn't mean everyone has to agree on everything and there will still be some interesting/controversial debates. I hope MMD and Plank will stick around and participate too. As a 3rd year without a lot of direct exposure to the practice, this forum has been a great way to get some perspective on the thought process in anesthesiology, hear about the political and professional concerns, and get a gist of the "personality" of the profession. The irony, as someone else also observed, is that all of the anesthesiologists I've come across are so cool, calm, and collected. I think most here are too. I plan to stick around and contribute what I can, and I look forward to learning from all you guys.
 
Noyac said:
Well, we have been in a dry spell. I got in the backcountry saturday and we set off a small avy. Needless to say we only made one run but it was a good one nonetheless. Hit up Silverton sunday and the conditions were poor but we had a good time for sure.

Working on dialing in a new helmet cam for AK in a few weeks. The videos will be available to see on here if they turn out good. How can they not, it's AK.
Click to expand...

AK???? again???? You really know how to rub it in man. You taking a chopper up? :roflcopter::roflcopter: Post vids for sure. :horns:
 
guys, you are all professionals... we, as doctors, are and should be held to a higher standard. remember, its 90% how you say it... here on the internet it is hard to project sarcasm, tone of voice, humor, etc. a little diplomacy goes a super long way. i personally appreciate all of and the contributions you have made to this forum and don't want to see anyone leave or be put on hold, whatever that means. you can still make your point, but choose your words carefully n we can all get along....k
 
Prof Moriarty said:
Arch and Noy, thank you both for your work to re-establish a collegial environment on here. I'm sure this doesn't mean everyone has to agree on everything and there will still be some interesting/controversial debates. I hope MMD and Plank will stick around and participate too. As a 3rd year without a lot of direct exposure to the practice, this forum has been a great way to get some perspective on the thought process in anesthesiology, hear about the political and professional concerns, and get a gist of the "personality" of the profession. The irony, as someone else also observed, is that all of the anesthesiologists I've come across are so cool, calm, and collected. I think most here are too. I plan to stick around and contribute what I can, and I look forward to learning from all you guys.
Click to expand...

You took the words right out of my mouth
 
Just for good measure, a shot of heliskiing in Haines. Not my picture, but this is close to my old house.

Kicking%20Horse%20Heli.tiff


- pod
 
Last edited:
Of course pod, you are right.

But when in Haines (I'll be longing HOB's with Sonny) you don't use a splitboard.

BTW, you still using clicker's?
 
Hard to believe it, but I still am. Partly too lazy to change em out (I have some highbacks in the shed), partly I have gotten used to the way that they feel. Between the inherent flexibility of the split and the increasing laxity of these bindings, riding this board is more of a balancing act akin to riding a surfboard than a rigid snowboard. I like the feel, sort of like a faux noboard.

If you haven't heard of noboarding, check out the vid. Fast-forward about halfway to skip the long intro.

[YOUTUBE]b7Pgh6DvXYc[/YOUTUBE]

When I lived in Haines there were no helicopters (I couldn't have afforded one anyway) so we had the choice of posthole, splitboard, snowshoe, or snowmachine up. We only got in one to two runs in a day. So, you can splitboard Haines, but it is a lot of work. If you want to get into the really sick lines across the Chilkat River from Haines, you can hike it, but it could take a full week of trying to get into position for one run, and that is if the weather cooperates. I could never do those runs, but here is a vid of Jeremy Jones doing exactly that.

http://broadbandsports.com/taxonomy/term/30217


About 2 years before I left Haines, Snowboarding Magazine brought a group of guys up and chartered a helo from Juneau to scout the area. We watched them drop some sick lines through our spotting scopes. Rumor was that Terje was one of the dudes that was there, but I never ran into them in town to find out. A few years later one and now two helo companies sprouted up as Haines became known around the country/ world.

Here is a great vid of Haines, skiers, but still. Funny to see what they have to say about my little town.

http://broadbandsports.com/node/22322

Where are you going in AK?

- pod
 
I've seen the noboard in some of the ski vids for the past few years but never seen one in person. I have a few problems with it. First, I'm not that good a surfer. I'm much better on the snowboard if that matters with the noboard (probably not). Second, if you tend to tomahawk like I can on occasion then it doesn't seem like a good idea to be on a steep mtn in the middle of nowhere with a board thats not connected to your self in some way. I can't imagine having to climb up or down one of those Haines faces without a board, if you know what I mean. I do like that idea of being able to move around on the board while riding though.

I'm going to Haines. THe outfit is SEABA.
 
Now I am REALLY jealous. You are going to have a blast. Take a pint, a toke and a piss in the harbor at the Fogcutter for me.

-pod
 
Shout out to Venty!!!

Noy, how is the snow in Durango area?

I am jonesying for some backcountry skiing.

Hope you have a great time in AK!

Noyac said:
You said it.👍

Welcome back, whatcha been up to?
Click to expand...
 
DrDre' said:
Shout out to Venty!!!

Noy, how is the snow in Durango area?

I am jonesying for some backcountry skiing.

Hope you have a great time in AK!
Click to expand...

Snow is hard and fast. Greg and I set off a small avy on saturday. Waiting for more snow. Maybe this weekend.
 
Working as an ER doc. Also doing urgent care at a rural clinic where I see everything. Not too bad actually. Got one 17month old son, and another comming next month. Just got back from mexico vacation. The tan is already fading exponentially. Yikes!

All is well.

I'll be giving a talk at Mayo Rochester grand rounds this month. So if any of you guys go there, check it out.

Keep fighting the good fight homies.

Venty
 
VentdependenT said:
Working as an ER doc. Also doing urgent care at a rural clinic where I see everything. Not too bad actually. Got one 17month old son, and another comming next month. Just got back from mexico vacation. The tan is already fading exponentially. Yikes!

All is well.

I'll be giving a talk at Mayo Rochester grand rounds this month. So if any of you guys go there, check it out.

Keep fighting the good fight homies.

Venty
Click to expand...

Sevo likes this 👍

Good luck with numero dos Vent.
 
VentdependenT said:
Working as an ER doc. Also doing urgent care at a rural clinic where I see everything. Not too bad actually. Got one 17month old son, and another comming next month. Just got back from mexico vacation. The tan is already fading exponentially. Yikes!

All is well.

I'll be giving a talk at Mayo Rochester grand rounds this month. So if any of you guys go there, check it out.

Keep fighting the good fight homies.

Venty
Click to expand...

👍
 
Thanks everyone for the replies and input.
First of all, I apologize for calling anyone out by name. Sometimes you just need to say things and get them out in the open and then move on. I would like to emphasize a few things - I don’t intend to actively police the forum. I depend on users to police themselves. This doesn’t always happen though. I also depend on users to report inappropriate posts. There are always going to be disputes and arguments between users, I don’t expect these to ever go away. We are all adults here and have our own (usually strong) opinions about things. What is not going to be tolerated is the posts that are over the top. I don’t have any hard and fast rules about what constitutes an inappropriate post. Every case is different and I just try to make the fairest decision possible when it comes to the complaint department. I really believe that we can get this forum back to where we were before. This forum consistently has more viewers than the others and I encourage everyone here to contribute as much as they can. I am always available by PM should anyone have any questions.
 
Arch- I know it's a pretty crappy and thankless job moderating something like this - when everything is great you get ignored, and when things are in a hole, you get the blame.

So thanks for your work.:clap:
 
Hey Noy, you back from Haines yet???


Pictures???


Actually I don't think that you have even left yet, but I am already Jonesing for the pics/ vids.


- pod
 
periopdoc said:
Hey Noy, you back from Haines yet???


Pictures???


Actually I don't think that you have even left yet, but I am already Jonesing for the pics/ vids.


- pod
Click to expand...

Got a few weeks to go. Can't F'ing wait. Went to the SIA (international snow conference) this week and then hit up the local Summit Valley resorts. Nice resorts but **** for snow right now. Came home for some real snow. it should hit hard tonight.

As far as the new gear for next year goes. Lib Tech is head and shoulders above any other company. I mean light years. Saw Jeremy Jones and his new boards.👍 I wish we had room for Jeremy on our heli.:laugh:
 
periopdoc said:
You gonna be riding the T.Rice Banana Hammock in AK?
Click to expand...

Not sure I can do justice to that name.

I'll be riding the T. Rice 161.5 and possibly a Ride Slackcountry. We should have a quiver of boards to choose from but the T. Rice will get the nod.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

Similar threads

P
Any experiences with Moderna booster?
2
Replies
58
Views
5K
Mehd School
Mehd School
austintr
Moderate sedation and high tolerance
Replies
18
Views
5K
Laryngophed
Laryngophed
B
moderate sedation
Replies
10
Views
2K
pgg
pgg
jetproppilot
Dearest Moderators
Replies
12
Views
3K
scudrunner
scudrunner
jetproppilot
SDN MODERATORS (sans ARCH) need to read
Replies
10
Views
3K
jwk
jwk
Top