Hi Ron, I don't post a lot for a variety of reasons... one is that the topic is frequently something I am not familiar with and don't feel that I can contribute anything to the thread. I do read and learn though. Now that I think about it, I could ask questions if it's something I don't know much (or anything) about. Although I do remember a time that the list was flooded with simplistic questions from one person that proved to be annoying to many people in the group...
Another reason I don't post often is that the majority of my postings looking for help, advice, suggestions, etc either weren't answered at all, were answered with "figure it out for yourself" type responses, or responses that appeared to be to a totally different question because they in no way addressed what I asked. I am ashamed to say that my last posting DID get some helpful responses (from you, Charles Willmart, and Jimmie Arceneaux), and I didn't respond any further. It was regarding hiring a PT for LE and back injuries (which they still aren't making a move to do). I was waiting until I looked deeper into the matter to say anything further about it. I am trying to find out where that came from in the first place, and why my employer thinks he has to hire a PT if he wants to treat those patients. But... I could have at least written again to say I was going to look into the matter and let the list know what I found out! I think a good new year's resolution would be to participate more and help make this list better and better. Pat At 08:36 PM 1/18/2007, you wrote: >Hello All: > >I really hope there's a way to increase particpation on the OTlist. > >I'm prompted to write this message because I just realized that I'm a >member on severl different e-mail lists but ther are a copule in which >I only "lurk". Thinking about this leads me to some possible reason >why I don't post messages on certain forums/lists: > >1. I don't feel that my input is valued > >2. I don't feel competent in the subject matter > >3. Afraid of being mocked or made fun of > >4. Afraid of being disregarded > >With this in mind, I can't help wonder if OTnow list members don't >have some of these same feelings/concerns. And most importantly, if so >what can be done to help lessen these feelings? > >I know that in the past (maybe even present) I've been pretty >"intense" in some of my arguments. I hope that my "tone" has not >scared away would be posters. If so, I'm sorry. > >I also know that I keep bringing this issue up but it's important. We >are a relatively small group of people with a common interest. I would >like to see us share our interests and most imporant to me, our >concerns. > >Thanks, > >Ron > > >-- >Options? > www.otnow.com/mailman/options/otlist_otnow.com > >Archive? > www.mail-archive.com/[email protected] > >************************************************************************************** >Enroll in Boston University's post-professional Master of Science for OTs >Online. Gain the skills and credentials to propel your career. >www.otdegree.com/otn >************************************************************************************** -- Options? www.otnow.com/mailman/options/otlist_otnow.com Archive? www.mail-archive.com/[email protected] ************************************************************************************** Enroll in Boston University's post-professional Master of Science for OTs Online. Gain the skills and credentials to propel your career. www.otdegree.com/otn **************************************************************************************
