Latest volatility at DU: are you on meds ?

[creativelcro]

Poll question: Latest volatility at DU: are you on meds ?

Ok, you are going to hate me, but I have to ask this. Is it possible that the volatility and bizarre rage that goes on here these days is caused by the fact that some posters may be mentally unstable and these stressful times just bring out the problems? This is a serious poll.
So, the question is:
are you on medication for some mental problem (depression, anxiety, etc) ?

[ibegurpard]

1. ROFLMAO!

I'll take you at your word that you're serious but, man, did this make me laugh!

[Wonk]

2. On edit: On 2nd thought I agree with NSMA.

I removed my post which was insensitive to those who are actually having to deal with mental illness and substance abuse problems.

[Guaranteed]

3. I believe the use of psychiatric meds, except in the most extreme

and obvious cases, is wrong. It's the epitome of compromising one's integrity.

I have taken those meds, in the distant past, but I never needed them. I'm much happier without them, and actually "saner."

[PatrickS]

4. DU is having a nervous breakdown

Seriously, this place is whack! If it keeps up, I'll lurk elsewhere.

[creativelcro]

5. Hmm... there are still good posts...

but a lot of it is like being in a mental hospital...

[nothingshocksmeanymore]

6. I really think this question is offensive and out of line

NO I AM NOT ON MEDS.

I think people are looking to explain away their own inability to listen and their own poor behavior.

This poll stands the chance of alienating or stigmatizing people who are on meds while vindicating the childish behavior of people who aren't but should be.

That's why I'll be hitting the alert.

[creativelcro]

9. obviously you are in denial or are blind

[rumguy]

10. Give me some examples of this stuff?

I'm curious. Is it really any different than it's been for the last few months?

[creativelcro]

13. there are tens or hundreds of threads each day

where basically people just say "your candidate sucks" and the other guys say "your candidate sucks" back. Phony arguments, when arguments are even presented. High school style, which perhaps explains it...

[nothingshocksmeanymore]

12. Obviously you are being speculative and pretend you KNOW

and don't have an ounce of sensitivity to people who may have a treatable condition but are perfectly capable of conducting themselves in a presentable manner.

Are you on meds? If not, what is your excuse for posting this?

[David Zephyr]

7. Sweet!

:thumbsup:

[KoKo]

8. This post gave me a good laugh! I'm not on meds but there are days when

I wonder! It used to be refreshing to be here on DU with the "like minded." Now, it's like being "out there......" There's no peace, little commonality....RAGE.....RAGE.....RAGE! Candidate Wars!

[creativelcro]

11. There is another thread that says:

Everyone here has gone completely crazy

Obviously, the perception is there that there are some collective problems here at DU. This candidate selection process is creating negative tension...

[Moderator]

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