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Whats going on people?

I've been coming to this board for a while. There have always been debates and even some heated discussions (which can be stimulating and even productive). Lately I see far too much flaming and just plain meanness (that are neither pleasant to read or serve any good).

first post I click into, someone complaining about spelling???? wtf?? why do you care how someone else spells?

next post, people flaming because they think the thread violates HIPAA, again why do you care? I mean if you are concerned by it don't post info you aren't comfortable with but don't flame others.

next post I read, people blasting the poster because they are upset about the bosses pet. all the responses I saw were nit picking little points and passing up the real reason the person was upset.

Come on people, this is supposed to be fun. If we wanted stress or to be nit picked, preached to or flamed we could all just go to work where we at least get paid for stress. Ease up on each other. The people that come here are all our peers and yes sometimes we are going to disagree or even argue but flaming just to flame isn't cool.

Please don't try to say you are trying to educate or right a wrong because your not helping anyone. The only thing flames or corrections do are to gain a small stroke to your own ego at the expense of others. Not to mention the fact that it's just plain tired and old.

Please remember that the people on this board are just like you and you wouldn't like others to flame or correct you would you?

Specializes in Surgical.
Originally posted by 3rdShiftGuy

This board is not ''supposed" to be fun.

Life isn't all fun. Nursing isn't all fun. Doesn't mean we shouldn't have fun, but I don't think this board is supposed to be fun, or supposed to be anything.

AMEN, consider the &itching to be therapeutic. Maybe someone disagrees with a statement and they may fly into them. What harm is really done with a good spirited debate. Doing so via this site may allow someone to virtually "vent" and get things off their chest. This site is what you want it to be...if you dont agree with the thread dont reply or participate...

Specializes in Oncology, Cardiology, ER, L/D.

Furball! Welcome back! Where ya been?:)

Originally posted by dphrn

Sometimes the truth is negative. Do responses always have to be cheerful and cute, or can they be truthful and not so fun? I want honest opinions, not just the feel good answer.

Agree.

guys, i think if you get your feelings hurt by someone correcting your spelling you need to grow a little thicker skin......hehe

i could care less that i spelled HIPAA wrong and someone corrected it....it's just a message board right?? :D

and for the record i think there are plenty of valid "medical" discussions" going on....ive actually come here to ask all you guys for help finding information :)

and i think a little comic relief is needed sometimes

ok im done

~jumps off my little soapbox~

Specializes in Med-Surg.
Originally posted by Shellsie

guys, i think if you get your feelings hurt by someone correcting your spelling you need to grow a little thicker skin......hehe

i could care less that i spelled HIPAA wrong and someone corrected it....it's just a message board right?? :D

Shameful confession here. I've been spelling it wrong all along. If someone hadn't pointed it out to you then I wouldn't have known I was spelling it wrong too.

Depends on how you look at it, either criticism or an opportunity to grow. Destructive criticism I can blow off, or get on my soapbox and defend myself. Constructive criticism can be helpful. :)

Hi Navynurse!

:saint: WOOT!

Originally posted by Peppermint

I mean who would really have time to comment on stupid cr@p like spelling

I only point out spelling errors when people call me "developmentally delayed." ;)

BTW, I posted a positive thread yesterday. After two responses, it sank like a stone. :)

Not that I mind, but it does demonstrate that "positive" is often "boring." :chuckle

What is a HIPAA anyway, some kind of improved hippopotamus?:p

Specializes in Med-Surg.
Originally posted by lizz

Not that I mind, but it does demonstrate that "positive" is often "boring." :chuckle

Yep it's the flame wars that get the most action and are the most fun sometimes. There are people who you see mainly in the negative threads and not in the others, so some people must actually enjoy it. Then there are those who like to deliberately start threads that will get heated. :chair:

Specializes in LTC,Hospice/palliative care,acute care.
Originally posted by donmurray

What is a HIPAA anyway, some kind of improved hippopotamus?:p

http://www.hhs.gov/ocr/hipaa/ Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996--- provides rights and protections for participants and beneficiaries in group health plans. HIPAA includes protections for coverage under group health plans that limit exclusions for preexisting conditions; prohibit discrimination against employees and dependents based on their health status; and allow a special opportunity to enroll in a new plan to individuals in certain circumstances. HIPAA may also give you a right to purchase individual coverage if you have no group health plan coverage available, and have exhausted COBRA or other continuation coverage.The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), signed into law on August 21, 1996, offers new protections for millions of American workers that improve portability and continuity of health insurance coverage. ......................Congress called on HHS to issue patient privacy protections as part of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA). HIPAA included provisions designed to encourage electronic transactions and also required new safeguards to protect the security and confidentiality of health information. The final regulation covers health plans, health care clearinghouses, and those health care providers who conduct certain financial and administrative transactions (e.g., enrollment, billing and eligibility verification) electronically. Most health insurers, pharmacies, doctors and other health care providers were required to comply with these federal standards beginning April 14, 2003. As provided by Congress, certain small health plans have an additional year to comply. HHS has conducted extensive outreach and provided guidance and technical assistant to these providers and businesses to make it as easy as possible for them to implement the new privacy protections.......................That's it in a nutshell.....the big problem now is that no-one really knows how to enforce compliance with the privacy act......:rolleyes: but it has sure changed the way we all do business.....

Gosh......I didnt realize that this was a "feel good"/fun board.I was under the impression it was a board where nurses could correspond....ask questions and opinions....express their thoughts.....ask others thoughts and perceptions on ideas.....we are a board of diverse experienced nurses....and MOST do not come here seeking jokes.......they come seeking a intelligent opinion on a topic of choice.Jokes are optional too..........

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