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How do I know if he is reblocking?
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How do I know if he is reblocking?
Phil P. wrote:
"tension_on_the_wire" wrote in message ups.com... Not such an outrageous question, I thought! It wasn't the question- it was the way you asked it. Here is how I asked it: Second of all, I am very curious to know what it is about a cat's physiology that would protect him from hypertension and renal disease from too much salt intake? Now I am quite curious to know what was so rude about that? Especially considering the fact that it was a direct response to your post inquiring whether I had any more questions! And yes, I do know what a rhetorical question is, and I know the difference between that and arrogant sarcasm. Fortunately, I had the courtesy to ignore your sarcasm and keep mine to myself. You did me no such favor. It was some time later that you finally gave me the references that would answer my question. Thank you. Finally. Would have saved us all a lot of pain if you had posted those right away instead of the exceedingly rude response that you gave me. As a matter of fact, I can't find even one post in which you have not been extremely discourteous towards me and why? Because I had the temerity to question your judgment? It was not such an unreasonable question, after all. And showing surprise at your post about salt was not particularly rude, either, I might add, unless you are a person who is quick to take offense whenever your knowledge is questioned. Surely when you posted information on a newsgroup, you came prepared to be challenged by the occasional knowledgeable person coming through who finds himself skeptical of your response. And surely you are not really so egotistic as to think that the first thing he is going to do is rifle through all your other posts just in case this thread happens to be a carryover from another thread!! And most surely of all, if others here have a high opinion of you, as some seem to do, you would not be so insecure as to truly believe that I am here to start a "****ing contest"? I know for sure, that I am not that insecure, because if I were, I would have deluged you with my qualifications at the getgo. When a person takes the risk of offering medical advice of any type on a newsgroup, even if it is "only" for cats, anyone, including "Einstein" (which is *not* my name, and I would appreciate it if you would make a note of that fact) is entitled to ask how you are qualified to give that advice. And you should be prepared to answer that question promptly or you are acting irresponsibly. I know whereof I speak. Either way, even if those *are* your unreasonable expectations, you could surely have handled the situation with a bit more dignity and courtesy than to treat me like a troll. --tension |
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How do I know if he is reblocking?
"tension_on_the_wire" wrote in message oups.com... Phil P. wrote: "tension_on_the_wire" wrote in message ups.com... Not such an outrageous question, I thought! It wasn't the question- it was the way you asked it. Here is how I asked it: Second of all, I am very curious to know what it is about a cat's physiology that would protect him from hypertension and renal disease from too much salt intake? No no no- Don't try to convolute the issue. Your first post was: "What?! Are you actually suggesting that he add salt to the cat's diet just to be happy about the size of his pees?" That's what I didn't like. So, don't try to come off as a poor little innocent victim who got hammered for asking a question. |
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Salt and hypertension (was: How do I know if he is reblocking?)
tension_on_the_wire wrote:
And of course, for evidence that this treatment would not result in hypertension in the cat as it most certainly does in humans who consume too much salt. Consuming too much salt can *result* in hypertension? I thought it was simply that if someone has hypertension due to too much water retention, it is recommended that they reduce their salt intake so they will retain less water. In other words, lowering salt can be a treatment of high blood pressure, but high salt intake doesn't *cause* it. At least, that's what I always thought... Joyce - salt freak |
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How do I know if he is reblocking?
tension_on_the_wire wrote:
one axiom I like to follow in my own life is that those who have knowledge carry a responsibility to use it wisely, humbly and helpfully, not to use it to support their opinion of themselves, or to make other people feel lesser. I have heard the claim "I am only trying to help people" more times than I care to relate by people who really only like to feel important, impress others with their knowledge, and put folks down who come for help but go away feeling a bit stupid for not knowing some salient piece of information. Whatever knowledge I have to impart comes free of any price (including emotional), and no one has to suck up to me to get it, either. Marry me! Just kidding. This is a dearly held belief of mine, too, but after 25+ years of working with self-important software engineering types whose favorite response to any question is "RTFM", it's refreshing to hear an educated, knowledgeable person say something different! Joyce |
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How do I know if he is reblocking?
wrote in message ... tension_on_the_wire wrote: one axiom I like to follow in my own life is that those who have knowledge carry a responsibility to use it wisely, humbly and helpfully, not to use it to support their opinion of themselves, or to make other people feel lesser. I have heard the claim "I am only trying to help people" more times than I care to relate by people who really only like to feel important, impress others with their knowledge, and put folks down who come for help but go away feeling a bit stupid for not knowing some salient piece of information. Whatever knowledge I have to impart comes free of any price (including emotional), and no one has to suck up to me to get it, either. Marry me! Just kidding. This is a dearly held belief of mine, too, but after 25+ years of working with self-important software engineering types whose favorite response to any question is "RTFM", it's refreshing to hear an educated, knowledgeable person say something different! I always got the impression that tension was a woman, but regardless, I think I love him/her after this exchange! Wonderful. I keep out of the health & behaviour group myself. Too much flaming and downright unnecessary rudeness for me, tried it once and didn't like it ;-) Tweed |
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How do I know if he is reblocking?
Phil P. wrote:
No no no- Don't try to convolute the issue. Your first post was: "What?! Are you actually suggesting that he add salt to the cat's diet just to be happy about the size of his pees?" That's what I didn't like. So, don't try to come off as a poor little innocent victim who got hammered for asking a question. First of all, considering the context of the post, there was nothing at all inappropriate about me expressing surprise at your suggestion since you did not bother to couch it in any terms which explained its mechanism to the poster and that is highly inappropriate when one presumes to give medical advice of any type. Precisely what, may I ask, is so rude about my expressing surprise and skepticism at your somewhat unusual suggestion? You set yourself up for it in the categorical manner in which you gave the advice in the first place. Please, point out where, in that, or in any other post, did I use insulting, derogatory, abusive or sarcastic language towards you. If the only example you can come up with is the one you just quoted above, then I'm afraid your argument is pretty lame. You didn't "like" it when I presumed to express skepticism? Or was my tone just not humble enough to stroke your magnificent ego? Even if I had posted in an openly rude or abusive manner, as you have done to me on several occasions now, you still had no call to continue or maintain such a negative tone in such an ongoing manner as you still continue to do. Even now, you are writing to me as if you are in a position to dictate to me the gospel according to Dr. Phil, and as if I have no right to question your knowledge. By your logic, I should be ranting at the top of my voice by now on account of the appalling attitude you continue to express toward me. I am not. I have restrained myself despite your abusive posts. You would do well to do the same. The fact that you have, of your own free will, pointed out that post of mine as something to be offended at reveals a great deal about you and your ego. Most people, when challenged in that manner would not have responded in such a rude and discourteous way as you did. Your answer was sarcastic, demeaning, unnecessary and clearly intended to intimidate me with your knowledge and jargon, even though the content of your answer was incomplete. Had you given a more courteous answer, along with the references you finally, in the end, came up with, it would have ended the discussion after one post. You did not. You gave an answer which essentially implied that I should not presume to question you, and that you know more about this issue than I could ever have learned. Quite a presumption on your part, in fact, as it turns out. And when I chose to politely ignore your sarcasm, and take your statement at your word, and ask the questions that you falsely invited, your posts became even more abusive and insulting. Needlessly so, I might point out, since I am still restraining my temper regardless of your continuing insistence in writing to me in such a condescending and patronising manner. If anyone is trying to convolute the issue here, it is you. Read your own posts again, carefully. Several times you have mentioned how you "didn't like" the way I spoke to you and somehow you seem to feel that it justifies rudeness and discourtesy. It does not. It reveals you for what you are...someone who thinks so highly of himself and his knowledge that he has the right to judge and condemn any poster who has the audacity to question his statements. You didn't "like" the way I posed my question? You would have been happier if I had posted with supplication perhaps to your august sum of knowledge....please sir, tell me more? Shall I sit at your feet, Master? Get over yourself. There are others here with knowlege too, and if they choose to question yours, it would behoove you to answer their questions appropriately, and without all the attitude. --tension |
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"tension_on_the_wire" wrote in message oups.com... Phil P. wrote: No no no- Don't try to convolute the issue. Your first post was: "What?! Are you actually suggesting that he add salt to the cat's diet just to be happy about the size of his pees?" That's what I didn't like. So, don't try to come off as a poor little innocent victim who got hammered for asking a question. First of all, Stop whining and get over it. You're acting like spoiled little brat who got your feelings hurt. Get over it. |
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