Controversial topics
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Controversial topics
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The forums are for personal peer support. We are here to get help or share our experience with others and give help. We have controversial topics come up from time to time, but right now there are 4 threads with the same controversial topic and discussions. This is not what we use the forums for and distracts those who are seriously seeking support.
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I imagine the 4 you refer to are:
a) Success with the sinclair method
b) Recovia - an imaginary drug
c) Would you give your child recovia
d) If there was a cure
and I assume from what you've quoted and highlighted above that you believe there is a prosletysing element on behalf of the sinclair method
I think it is worth noting:
The first was strarted by someone talking about their own particular journey and in any case is now locked, the second was started by one of your long-time members here who obviously has belief in or advocacy for the the method. The third again refers to a personal journey of the person starting the thread. The fourth was started by me, so let me explain my purpose in that thread. It was to examine some fundamental questions about the nature of alcholism. Several 'neutral' (if you wish to label them such) picked up on this. It examines the nature vs nurture argument and what recovery actually means. To have deeper understanding of these issues would I feel be of benefit to any individual, alcoholic or not, irrespective of whatever methodology they may choose to address their problem.
I have striven to be respectful of others, and their views, in every post I've made. I'm not seeking to convert anyone. I'm seeking better understanding from people who may (and often will) have differing views to my own. I'm seeking my way out of my problems and drawing support through the views of others. I'd hope that by giving my views in a non-confrontational manner, as I simultaneously seek the views of others, than I may be able to help others with their own struggles.
At the end of the day it is your forum and you'll do as you see fit. But I'd hope you'd take on board what I say above and accept my bona fides.
I imagine the 4 you refer to are:
a) Success with the sinclair method
b) Recovia - an imaginary drug
c) Would you give your child recovia
d) If there was a cure
and I assume from what you've quoted and highlighted above that you believe there is a prosletysing element on behalf of the sinclair method
I think it is worth noting:
The first was strarted by someone talking about their own particular journey and in any case is now locked, the second was started by one of your long-time members here who obviously has belief in or advocacy for the the method. The third again refers to a personal journey of the person starting the thread. The fourth was started by me, so let me explain my purpose in that thread. It was to examine some fundamental questions about the nature of alcholism. Several 'neutral' (if you wish to label them such) picked up on this. It examines the nature vs nurture argument and what recovery actually means. To have deeper understanding of these issues would I feel be of benefit to any individual, alcoholic or not, irrespective of whatever methodology they may choose to address their problem.
I have striven to be respectful of others, and their views, in every post I've made. I'm not seeking to convert anyone. I'm seeking better understanding from people who may (and often will) have differing views to my own. I'm seeking my way out of my problems and drawing support through the views of others. I'd hope that by giving my views in a non-confrontational manner, as I simultaneously seek the views of others, than I may be able to help others with their own struggles.
At the end of the day it is your forum and you'll do as you see fit. But I'd hope you'd take on board what I say above and accept my bona fides.
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Take the best, leave the rest.
And always remember, this is "Sober Recovery" not "Sober Recovered" or "Sober Wishing"
When I first came here I was still very actively drinking, but I looked at these boards as a 24 hour meeting. If I woke up in the middle of the night craving, my computer was closer than a bottle.
Yeah, I slipped up plenty. We all do and have. But the support and personal journeys are why I am here and (just like alcohol) always lurk around.
And always remember, this is "Sober Recovery" not "Sober Recovered" or "Sober Wishing"
When I first came here I was still very actively drinking, but I looked at these boards as a 24 hour meeting. If I woke up in the middle of the night craving, my computer was closer than a bottle.
Yeah, I slipped up plenty. We all do and have. But the support and personal journeys are why I am here and (just like alcohol) always lurk around.
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For those of you who have difficulty following directions:
Do not use this thread about taking controversial topics to the blogs as an excuse to start a discussion about controversial topics.
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Do not use this thread about taking controversial topics to the blogs as an excuse to start a discussion about controversial topics.
Mike
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This wasn't about you OneForTheRoad. Don't make it about you.
You started 2 threads and there are 2 other threads and a couple of threads on other forums.
You are always welcome to share your own experience with others and talk about your own treatment and success and struggles.
You started 2 threads and there are 2 other threads and a couple of threads on other forums.
You are always welcome to share your own experience with others and talk about your own treatment and success and struggles.
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