Where O' Where are the wise ones?

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It's feeling kinda lonely without some of our fearless leaders and their sage advice. Is any one else feeling this way?

Specializes in Maternity.

Don't forget Ruby....

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I think it always feel good to be noticed especially if you are just being helpful. Watching the "like" number increase can make it worthwhile even in the face of venom.

For certain.

I freely admit that I derive satisfaction from my 'like' rating and it helps keep me posting.

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Specializes in Maternity.
For certain.

I freely admit that I derive satisfaction from my 'like' rating and it helps keep me posting.

Why wouldn't you... As nurses we like the feedback right? ;)

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Specializes in Trauma, Teaching.

retreating to our belfries....

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Specializes in Maternity.
:no:

GrnTea is one of my absolute favorite posters. She's in my opinion smart, very knowledgeable and has a sense of humor. I imagine that the person attacking her had been on the receiving end of her razor-sharp wit. That can probably be an unnerving experience.

In my opinion you'd have to be a fool of epic proportions to not value all the advice and help she offers. It's that person's loss if she or he chose to ignore the advice given. I haven't actually seen this specific thread but I've read enough of GrnTea's posts to know that her willingness to help a student is undeniable, her knowledge base is sound, her advice is sage and her sometimes mildly sarcastic sense of humor makes me chuckle.

Go GrnTea!

I'm certain she appreciates that.

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Specializes in Peds, Med-Surg, Disaster Nsg, Parish Nsg.

"It has indeed been unreasonably hostile on AN of late" Very true…...

I have read this thread and others and would like to address some of your comments/concerns posted in this thread.

Regarding leaders with sage advice......

There are hundreds of members posting sage advice daily. You don't have to look very far to find them. We value the advice and help that many of our members offer.

Regarding wisdom.

Wisdom does not necessarily increase with age. Some acquire wisdom at a very early age. With wisdom should come the ability to think and act to share knowledge, insights, experience, common sense, and constructive criticism in a respectful way.

Regarding nastiness.

"Sadly the new posters are still seeking out threads to spread their nastiness when the wise ones write the truth and offer insight."

"I could understand if someone interprets written word as biting or harsh as you cannot interpret tone of voice. Even sarcasm can be misinterpreted in forums."

Nasty remarks have been noted on both ends of the age spectrum.......from students to senior nurses. With wisdom and respect, this nastiness could be greatly reduced. If you see posts that you think are "nasty", please report them instead of getting into a sparring match. This does nothing but further divide the ranks.....the old members vs. the new members. Let staff decide what needs to be done.

Regarding points and infractions.

"I hope the AN mods are all working together to purge these kinds of posters."

Reports come from everywhere....the new and old alike....even from Guides and Staff. All reports are read and discussed......some are discussed at great length before a decision is made to wait and watch, send a pm for clarification or a reminder of TOS. Points are not usually issued on a first-time infraction unless it is blatant spamming or solicitation.

If a member continues to disregard staff communications and requests, points are issued. We follow a progression with points, depending on the severity of the infraction. We do not discuss staff actions with other members, so you have no way of knowing what has been communicated with anyone other than yourself.

Regarding Community

"AN is a great resource" This is true for all ages and levels of experience. It is a platform where all are welcome to share their thoughts, questions, knowledge without fear of being criticized, laughed at, etc.

"I think we all should just do our best in the interim to keep this place positive, honest and respectful and hope to not catch fire." What a great idea!

"I think both "sides" have been wrong at times." The blame for the negativity cannot be placed all on one side or the other. You cannot control what is posted by others, however you can control how you respond. This should not be a turf war. This site is large enough to accommodate thousands of members.

If you have additional concerns, please feel free to communicate them to me as the Community Manager, or start a thread in the Help Desk.

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Specializes in LTC, assisted living, med-surg, psych.

I was going to say something along that line, but tnbutterfly has covered it and then some. :yes:

So glad I've missed most of these upsetting threads and posts. But then I stick pretty close to my favorite forums where there hasn't been much of the negative energies you all are talking about. Maybe I should venture out a little more often. :)

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Specializes in Emergency/Cath Lab.

I may not agree with Grn Tea, Esme, tnt, etc etc but thats good. I don't come to these sites to hear my opinion again. I like a different perspective

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Or maybe not, right? :) Love all the positive energy you put out there, Viva. I love your posts !

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Specializes in Nurse Leader specializing in Labor & Delivery.
This is the "dumbing down" of AN. .

I'm puzzled that you're able to recognize any trend in posting, having only been here a month.

It's been my experience, in over a decade of hanging out here, that it comes in waves. It'll settle down again, only to get crazy a bit later.

It's sort of like July in a teaching hospital.

And as TNbutterfly mentioned, there are lots of wise posters here, who are still posting.

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Specializes in Maternity.
I'm puzzled that you're able to recognize any trend in posting, having only been here a month.

It's been my experience, in over a decade of hanging out here, that it comes in waves. It'll settle down again, only to get crazy a bit later.

It's sort of like July in a teaching hospital.

Well. I've had a little help in understanding some things but I have also been lurking for quite awhile. It sounds as if I may have offended you. I hope not but if I did, I'm truly sorry. I do enjoy your posts about lactation as well as other topics.

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I may not agree with Grn Tea, Esme, tnt, etc etc but thats good. I don't come to these sites to hear my opinion again. I like a different perspective

Love this ~ you should change your username to "Smart Guy" !

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