The Just Thought I'd Share Thread

[mezzoforte]

Originally Posted by kick.inside

Now you're putting words in my mouth. I never said I felt empowered to give medical advice anonymously over the internet so don't ask me why I feel that way, because I don't. I was simply offering my opinion. I said I was sorry.
You say "why needlessly increase that chance" - well, isn't taking Tylenol at all needlessly increasing that chance? Some drugs and medications are needed, but with Tylenol you could always just suck it up and deal with the pain. Also, it's proven fact that medications lose potency when they're that old, so it's not like taking three instead of two is taking any more than usual.
I kind of hate forums. People get upset with other people too easily and it's just too hard to fit in. I feel like I'm constantly walking on eggshells here because I don't want to annoy anyone. Looks like I failed at that. Oops.
Once again, I apologize. Last I checked, people were entitled to state opinions. It's not like I was flat out encouraging anyone to do something dangerous. I'm sorry I upset people.

FWIW, I agree with you about the Tylenol--your advice sounded pretty reasonable to me.
I'm a newbie too, and I feel you: forums can be tough.
But while I can't speak for Hejira, I'm pretty sure she was not trying to attack you. From everything I've seen, she's an intelligent, thoughtful poster--you'll see too if you stick around. That was just one of the many little forum disputes that everyone forgets about quickly. No one is mad at you; you don't have to skulk away. My advice: get more comfortable with the idea that disagreements will happen, and some posts may sound a little snappish (an inevitability in online communication). If you write reasonable posts and have something to contribute (and you seem like you do), no one will care about the occasional difference of opinion. Water off a duck's back.