This Is Getting Ridiculous

[browncoatrebel.livejournal.com]

Sara keeps deciding she doesn't want to be around anymore, so without a designated host person, things are getting bad. I mean, switching so much it's insane, and it's hard to know who's where when and with who else. And we're getting killer headaches that won't go away. I mean I've taken Asprin, Extra Strength Tylenol, and prescription strength Ibuprofen at the same time and it still feels like the head's going to explode.

I hate to say it but without Sara here as the host I don't know what to do. Monica's been pulled down into the dark somewhere that I can't find her. I always thought I could handle stuff because I'm older than both of them but I guess I just don't have the experience.

Kate

Comments

[jaga-system-.livejournal.com]

What's up with this?

If it was way totally made out to sound like a fact it would be "the headaches are caused by cerebral...." Ya know telling them I know what the deal is wrong with you-- it's this. Bleck. Instead Jason said " typically caused " so Jason shared what he knows to be true and also about their experiences. And I got that they take that herb cuz it's helped them before.

Really it is a lot like you share things that you know to be true for yous.

And really it is other people's deals if they can't critically think for themselves, do proper research, and figure crap out for themselves.

Billie

[pengke.livejournal.com]

No. If they had used the phrases "may be caused by" or "could be caused by", then you would have a valid argument. The argument would be a weak one, though, because they would still be treating the idea of a causal relationship between switching and cerebral blood flow as though it were fact. The phrase "typically caused" states that a significant number of switching related headaches has been found to be due to changes in cerebral blood flow. The only difference between saying something is "caused" by something else and saying it is "typically caused" is the implication that the something else is not the only potential cause; just the most likely.

Minor note:

[spookshow-girl.livejournal.com]

That comment was essentially signed. Judging by the name it's a he, not a they. His name is Jason, and he's also allowed his own ideas, which do not by necessity need to reflect the ideas of the group, or other individuals within said group.

IIRC, this was an issue in a previous debate. This is not to imply that I advocate avoidance of personal responsibility. I have, as of late, run into circumstances where this matter gets confused and blurred, and it has proven at times to be a significant barrier to communication.

--Me