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Star

Posts: 17966

Los Angeles, California, US

Please, if you have health concerns about weight see a nutritionist

If you are afraid of getting sued see a lawyer

If someone touched you and forced you to take photos see a police officer

MM can not take the place of these people. I am scared when I see people relying on MM for advice on their health and safety,

Star

Dec 15 06 11:42 am Link

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fstopdreams

Posts: 4300

Chattanooga, Tennessee, US

No need to be scared. The world has always worked this way.

Dec 15 06 11:48 am Link

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Halcyon 7174 NYC

Posts: 20109

New York, New York, US

But... there are nutritionists, personal trainers, lawyers, EMT's, firefighters, and ex-police officers on MM.

If you get sick at the theater, they don't assume there are no doctors in the audience.

Dec 15 06 11:49 am Link

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NC17

Posts: 1739

Baltimore, Maryland, US

Hey, my mom's a paramedic... stupid people are her job security!

Dec 15 06 01:19 pm Link

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Michael Kirst

Posts: 3231

Los Angeles, California, US

I suppose people should steer clear of "free clinics" too.?

Dec 15 06 01:21 pm Link

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Adieu

Posts: 6427

Sometimes a little MM boost (or bash) can set you straight smile

Dec 15 06 01:23 pm Link

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M Pandolfo Photography

Posts: 12117

Tampa, Florida, US

Star wrote:
Please, if you have health concerns about weight see a nutritionist

If you are afraid of getting sued see a lawyer

If someone touched you and forced you to take photos see a police officer

MM can not take the place of these people. I am scared when I see people relying on MM for advice on their health and safety,

Star

It's very possible the MM community is these people. But I get your point...don't seek advice from unqualified individuals. Come to think of it, I've gotten legal advice from lawyers that are far less knowledgeable than any MM response...and MM advice is far less expensive. I think if these were "real" issues, they would consult a professional. Sometimes it's nice to just get some validation that you're viewpoint isn't too out there prior to seeking professional help.

Dec 15 06 01:23 pm Link

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Artistic Vision

Posts: 2207

Billings, Montana, US

Dammit, I was going to ask if someone could prescribe me something for my rash....

Dec 15 06 01:23 pm Link

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M Pandolfo Photography

Posts: 12117

Tampa, Florida, US

TooCoolQueeniee wrote:
Dammit, I was going to ask if someone could prescribe me something for my rash....

Warm almond oil? It may not cure the rash but it feels damn good lol.

Dec 15 06 01:28 pm Link

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Alix Andrea

Posts: 3035

Los Angeles, California, US

Haha, I'm hoping when people ask for advice like that the take it with a grain of salt and a little bit of a sense of humor!

Dec 15 06 01:32 pm Link

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Rik Austin

Posts: 12165

Austin, Texas, US

TooCoolQueeniee wrote:
Dammit, I was going to ask if someone could prescribe me something for my rash....

Take two aspirin and call me in the morning.

Dec 15 06 01:34 pm Link

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Gary Blanchette

Posts: 5137

Irvine, California, US

Darn! I have to hurry and go call my stock broker. I'll be right back...

Dec 15 06 01:36 pm Link

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Aesthete Studios

Posts: 2088

Oakland, New Jersey, US

Damn, and I was just going to post a pic of a mole that is suspicious for melanoma!

Dec 15 06 01:40 pm Link

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Alix Andrea

Posts: 3035

Los Angeles, California, US

Aesthete Studios wrote:
Damn, and I was just going to post a pic of a mole that is suspicious for melanoma!

Do it, just for the entertainment value, I guarantee if the pic's in the forum long enough someone will go through the effort and retouch your mole with photoshop or something, lol.

Dec 15 06 01:42 pm Link

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James Jackson Fashion

Posts: 11132

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US

Star wrote:
Please, if you have health concerns about weight see a nutritionist

If you are afraid of getting sued see a lawyer

If someone touched you and forced you to take photos see a police officer

MM can not take the place of these people. I am scared when I see people relying on MM for advice on their health and safety,

Star

You're missing one key thing:

MM is not a psychologist... yet every day there are people in this forum venting their personal demons and getting help with their problems.

Look... MM is not a lot of things, but there's one thing it *is* - a community.

In this community we see reflected all the good and bad that is in the larger community we come from, and so we have problems, we need advice, and sometimes you can find good advice in your own back yard.

Dec 15 06 01:45 pm Link

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Artistic Vision

Posts: 2207

Billings, Montana, US

Thank you for the friendly advice on my rash. lol.

Dec 15 06 01:47 pm Link

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Seth Mitchell

Posts: 1457

Long Beach, California, US

Ched wrote:
But... there are nutritionists, personal trainers, lawyers, EMT's, firefighters, and ex-police officers on MM.

If you get sick at the theater, they don't assume there are no doctors in the audience.

LOL...true. I am a certified personal trainer (ACE). 

Although, if you have seen my previous posts on fitness & nutrition I usually tell people to go see a local trainer so they can get a proper assessment done.

Dec 15 06 01:49 pm Link

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c_d_s

Posts: 7771

Lubbock, Texas, US

MM is no different than the water cooler at the office, where people get advice on health, legal, and all other issues. What people do with that advice is up to them. If you ask three people, you frequently get three different answers. That's a good thing. It means there is no single answer, and you can do further research, and seek professional help if necessary, before making your final decision.

Dec 15 06 01:52 pm Link

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Christopher Hartman

Posts: 54196

Buena Park, California, US

But I'm too shy to ask my doctor why my sore ooze substance when I scratch them though.  On MM, I can do with complete anonymity.

Dec 15 06 02:06 pm Link

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A BRITT PRO-AM

Posts: 7840

CARDIFF BY THE SEA, California, US

Christopher Hartman wrote:
But I'm too shy to ask my doctor why my sore ooze substance when I scratch them though.  On MM, I can do with complete anonymity.

and show us wonderful photos!

http://www.pbase.com/DigitalCMH

Dec 15 06 02:09 pm Link

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Christopher Hartman

Posts: 54196

Buena Park, California, US

Anjel Britt wrote:

and show us wonderful photos!

http://www.pbase.com/DigitalCMH

I don't take pictures of my oozing sores. Sorry.  That would ruin my anonymity.

Dec 15 06 02:19 pm Link

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Rik Austin

Posts: 12165

Austin, Texas, US

Anjel just wants to know where it is.

Dec 15 06 02:23 pm Link

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Christopher Hartman

Posts: 54196

Buena Park, California, US

Eric wrote:
Anjel just wants to know where it is.

I ain't sayin'

Dec 15 06 02:35 pm Link

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SayCheeZ!

Posts: 20647

Las Vegas, Nevada, US

Darn.... now ya tell me!

I was just heading over to the Mayo Clinic to get some advice about 'Portrait Lighting Techniques'!

Dec 15 06 02:36 pm Link

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Artistic Vision

Posts: 2207

Billings, Montana, US

Christopher Hartman wrote:

I ain't sayin'

It's ok we're doctors we're here to help you, is it on your pee pee?

Dec 15 06 02:37 pm Link

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Christopher Hartman

Posts: 54196

Buena Park, California, US

TooCoolQueeniee wrote:

It's ok we're doctors we're here to help you, is it on your pee pee?

Sometimes it burns and makes me want to cry.

Dec 15 06 02:40 pm Link

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Artistic Vision

Posts: 2207

Billings, Montana, US

I think you should have someone rub it better lol!

Dec 15 06 11:48 pm Link

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Patrick Walberg

Posts: 45475

San Juan Bautista, California, US

But I'm terrified of doctors!  They see sick people!   yikes 


Models and mayhem don't scare me.  tongue


In addition;  You get what you pay for!

Dec 16 06 12:11 am Link

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ShadowCrafter

Posts: 1523

Pike Road, Alabama, US

TooCoolQueeniee wrote:

It's ok we're doctors we're here to help you, is it on your pee pee?

O doctor doctor.    can you check to see?

and by the way,  we need to shoot  too.

Is it true what they say  about Billings?

That they don't serve beer to bears in bars in billings montana? 

course there was that one bear.

Dec 16 06 10:52 am Link