What are we supposed to call ourselves here?

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So what are we supposed to call ourselves here on SDN?

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Dr.K124 said:
"recurrent EdgeTrimmer vs KnightDoc discussion" had a good laugh 🤣. The wife thinks I've finally gone crazy.
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In recent thread some one wondered if I have a beef with an adcom. I have no beef with anyone, but when I disagree I say it (respectfully) . I appreciate all adcoms volunteering their time here.
 
CommyØ said:
They both have their purposes. On SDN you'll find brutally honest feedback (which is scarce and absolutely necessary in today's world), and actual discussions on controversial topics. On reddit, you'll find people who can empathize with you and can answer more nuanced questions about the application cycle through a more relaxed peer-to-peer presentation.

On the other hand, SDN has plenty of high-achievers (like @EdgeTrimmer 's son 😎), and the school threads, at some point, just become a pointless anxiety fest -- literally, some people are anxious just to be anxious in some of them so I stopped going on them much after completion. Reddit's flaws are due to the voting system such that dissenting opinions are downvoted into oblivion which quickly results in a hive mind mentality.

If I had to pick one of them for a newer premed, I'd probably pick SDN for the invaluable adcom perspectives -- although either one should be sufficient to get your application in shape.
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The hive mind mentality hurts Reddit IMO. Anything that goes against the hive is just downvoted to oblivion.
 
CommyØ said:
They both have their purposes. On SDN you'll find brutally honest feedback (which is scarce and absolutely necessary in today's world), and actual discussions on controversial topics. On reddit, you'll find people who can empathize with you and can answer more nuanced questions about the application cycle through a more relaxed peer-to-peer presentation.

On the other hand, SDN has plenty of high-achievers (like @EdgeTrimmer 's son 😎), and the school threads, at some point, just become a pointless anxiety fest -- literally, some people are anxious just to be anxious in some of them so I stopped going on them much after completion. Reddit's flaws are due to the voting system such that dissenting opinions are downvoted into oblivion which quickly results in a hive mind mentality.

If I had to pick one of them for a newer premed, I'd probably pick SDN for the invaluable adcom perspectives -- although either one should be sufficient to get your application in shape.
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I never visit Reddit unless my kid or someone else tells me that my arguments with a premed or an adcom were being debated 🙂 my kid never participated in that thread but checks periodically. Looks like you have same ID there 😀 I come here to learn the process from adcoms and attendings and share my n > 1 anecdotes.
 
CommyØ said:
They both have their purposes. On SDN you'll find brutally honest feedback (which is scarce and absolutely necessary in today's world), and actual discussions on controversial topics. On reddit, you'll find people who can empathize with you and can answer more nuanced questions about the application cycle through a more relaxed peer-to-peer presentation.

On the other hand, SDN has plenty of high-achievers (like @EdgeTrimmer 's son 😎), and the school threads, at some point, just become a pointless anxiety fest -- literally, some people are anxious just to be anxious in some of them so I stopped going on them much after completion. Reddit's flaws are due to the voting system such that dissenting opinions are downvoted into oblivion which quickly results in a hive mind mentality.

If I had to pick one of them for a newer premed, I'd probably pick SDN for the invaluable adcom perspectives -- although either one should be sufficient to get your application in shape.
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Wish I would have started with SDN sooner. I could have used some advice on school lists
 
Goro said:
Or donors
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EdgeTrimmer said:
I never visit Reddit unless my kid or someone else tells me that my arguments with a premed or an adcom were being debated 🙂 my kid never participated in that thread but checks periodically. Looks like you have same ID there 😀 I come here to learn the process from adcoms and attendings and share my n > 1 anecdotes.
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Ooooh... SDN gossip. I can't believe I missed it for so long. 🤣
 
Dr.K124 said:
"recurrent EdgeTrimmer vs KnightDoc discussion" had a good laugh 🤣. The wife thinks I've finally gone crazy.
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What happened to KnightDoc? They’ve been MIA recently. It is downright fascinating to watch someone who hasn’t applied yet offer advice to people who are. SDN highlight
 
TragicalDrFaust said:
What happened to KnightDoc? They’ve been MIA recently. It is downright fascinating to watch someone who hasn’t applied yet offer advice to people who are. SDN highlight
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I saw an account on hold banner a few days ago.
 
Dr.K124 said:
"recurrent EdgeTrimmer vs KnightDoc discussion" had a good laugh 🤣. The wife thinks I've finally gone crazy.
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I'm still trying to find the full story of what happened to meme lord and his alter egos. 🤣
 
jamaica jan sun princess said:
Altercation with mods finally got him banned. Too bad, as he was very entertaining.
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Everyone adheres to the same rules, and after consistent warnings due to violating our TOS KnightDoc was placed on a post-hold. This happens with some users from time to time but KnightDoc will return to the forums shortly.
 
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