Does DocJohn see real patients...or just get his kicks off running this site ?

Ok, I am going to say it which I am sure this will be locked right after, or deleted...but I don't care.
I would love to know if Doc John is just some guy living in a one room studio apartment who cannot get work with actual face to face humans and this site is the only thing he can do....because... it just simply amazes me when he types responses to posts, locks posts...and so on
In real life people curse, get suicidal, think bad thoughts, get angry, vent using foul language and whatever else.
I realize this is his site and he can run it in the fashion he wants. And, I will miss some people here once I am sure he bans me after this post.
But for the love of Jesus, Budda, god of light, ETC....
let people vent without locking their posts because you have some kind of god complex yourself!

Ouch.

gg

I find this very inappropriate, won't delete it or whatever, but before you make remarks you need to learn a lot about where he has been in life, what he has seen, and what he has done for so many.
You may also need to learn more about life,people,situations,disorders,attitudes, etc. to fully understand things before berating someone.
Enough said on my part.
Good wishes for you and your life to come.

DE

Well, If I am the only one who feels like this I will be happy to leave.
But, I bet you one million dollars I am not...maybe just the only one who has the guts to write it on a post!

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My post is because of things like this that he writes.
When he rebuttles or replies his ending comment is to take a break, find another site etc...
How bout maybe the person needs your help not your quick dismissal to find some where else!
If they said they wanted to run away would you tell them perhaps they should find a quiet town where they will not be a burden to anyone?

Re: Admin policies [Re: Hope4me2]

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Just to clarify, since there appears (again!) to be some confusion....

Profanity is banned by the guidelines (go look at them if you didn't know). We don't police every single occurrence, since the moderation team doesn't necessarily read every single message every single day, so there are bound to be some occurrences we miss. We're human. I'm sorry we're not perfect enough for some people.

Discussion of god is not specifically prohibited, and it's certainly allowed in a subject line. What we say is:

* Limit your direct discussion of politics and religion, as people usually hold pretty strong opinions about these topics

If your post is specifically and completely about religion or god, yes, it goes against the guidelines. Sorry. So sometimes your subject line may be inappropriate, and sometimes a post may be inappropriate due to religious content.

Folks, AGAIN, guidelines are not perfect and are administered by imperfect humans. Stop looking for perfection and perfect equality because you won't find it in life, and you won't find it here. We try our best. Sometimes everyone's happy, most times someone isn't. I'm sorry about that. If you can't accept that, I suggest you take a break from the forums for awhile...

Best,
DocJohn

Yes, John is some guy living in his mother's basement. He spends most of his time watching Star Trek reruns. He has about 35 cats, and many many ferrets.

His socks never match, and his pants are ALWAYS "high waters". He wears Keds.

One of the ferrets ate his contacts, so he is now wearing his old glasses, taped with duct tape across the bridge.

He's obviously never read the nose-picking thread...if you know what I mean.

Well, all that is MY truth about DocJohn. His truth about himself is here in his bio:

http://psychcentral.com/about/bio.htm

I'm grateful for every minute he spends here in support of PsychCentral's posters. He seems to have abundant patience (he needs that with me here.....). HI DOC!!!!

Emsky

You so funny!



gg

So sad when someone TRIES to tell how they feel and someone else makes fun of them. No wonder people get so upset around here! Something to think about huh?

Hugz~
Bethy

Obviously, you refuse to listen, prefer to be sarcastic, berate people, so I am not even going to waste my time with any reply.
Have a good life, or whatever you make of it. . .it's your decision. It's also your choice to find another website that fits your needs. I wish you much luck.

DE

What's wrong with raising the bar some? Why do we have to be like most other message boards where all they do is fight, flame and insult each other?? Personally, I like his rules. He should know what works by now. He's been doing it long enough. When I had a message board, it sure didn't run this smoothly! I gave up long before I learned what Doc John has learned about what works and what doesn't. Civility is A GOOD THING!

And you think "he gets his kicks" running this website?? HA! Think again! It's not something to get "kicks" from. It's hard!

How many times are we going to have the same freaking thread (basicallly) over and over and over again?

hey sj,

I can definitely understand how you can get frustrated, you may have noticed I've gotten a bit frustrated here myself. I don't agree with those who seem to want to make the place all yesmen/women, but do appreciate when doc John is patient. When he isn't and is wrong about something, I figure I need to learn another approach to the problem as I see it. Although I'm always right, LOL, I realize that other people are liable to be mistaken about guidelines and whether or not they have conflict and different interpretations written into them. I figure I'll be patient enough to let the doc and others eventually see the light. In the mean time I'll try to stay calm about it and continue the conversations as much as my patience and limited ability to concentrate will allow.

Hugz~ Down

Amen!

Doc john has so many connections for funding his other 3 web sites..........yeah, damn ME all to hell,,,,,,it doesn;t really matter anymore........if you know ANYTHING about "links" & such, he's "living quite comfortable" Ever notice that the Google ads wedged between indexes just 'happen" to be links to other corporate web sites/...and they always apply to what the main "subject" is?????? He's raking in the bucks1!! Networking to web sites that are potentially harmful to your self-esteem & trying to sell you something?

These forums, he has his "moderators" to do his dirty work (like telling me that I am now banned from these forums after this posting) This is a lap-top corporate networking affiliate network. i believe he reads our "moderator comments" over a nice,dry martini.............OK, ban me!

For true honesty, for which it stands........bye! (keep up my tradition of "excessive smilies') peace w/ DAYZEE9

Hi folks,

As a personal view I would like to say that Psych Central has been a lifeline for me. I've been here for quite a while now, having tried some other sites, and this place has worked.

There are some features that I have found particularly helpful. The fact that there are rules here, makes me feel comfortable. Suffering from depression, it's easy to feel rejected and back off, but here I have felt that the moderators are looking after us and doing their job. Dr John's clear rules on posting make me feel safe, and I wouldn't have it any other way.

There are lots of forums on the internet where people can play out their anger, and where you can read 'flaming' posts, and this is fine for those who want it. For me, I come here for support and to support others if I can, and I think that this site is just right for that.

Psych Central is a professional site, run in a professional manner, and long may it continue!

That's my 2p worth.

Cheers, Myzen

You know, some people will always have difficulty living by the rules. In life, online, whatever. We have a set of rules here and we ask people respectfully, since we're all adults here, to please try and follow. When the rules are broken, threads get locked or moved. It's that simple. It's like that on practically every other online community I know, and it makes a lot of sense.

My bio has been online as long as my site (we're in our tenth year now). If you can't be bothered to read it, that's not my fault. Your tone and implication are both meanspirited, but I think it's equally important you be heard.

You want to vent how this community is run, believe it or not, we don't have a forum for that!

I'm sorry we have failed you. I do hope you find happiness elsewhere in your life.

DocJohn

The person asked a question about profanity and 'god' in subject lines. I replied to the original poster's question. That's all the help I can provide in this instance, and I find endless threads questioning this stuff takes away from the community spirit and support we try and foster here. If you don't understand that or can't see why a site might want to do that, you're right, there's nothing else *I* personally can do.

My point about taking a break remains -- there are always lots of options open to you if you feel frustrated by something here. The option of us changing and suddenly becoming perfect in everything we do and say just isn't one of them.

DocJohn

OK everyone, MED CHECK!!!!

I know I took mine today....

Dolfin

when the girls were little they needed to understand why they could feel free to pee in the ocean if they wanted- but not in a pool. Of course they were discouraged from public urination at all- but told a pool is too small, the water must be filtered, it is unhealthy if everyone did it, you will embarass yourself, others will be made uncomfortable or angry. It is best when the urge comes and the bladder is full to get out and pee in the restroom or go before you get in.

KA that was the best answer, and I only had to read it once to get your point, with so many DIFFERENT ppl here not everyone will agree, I posted and had it removed got mad got over it and moved on, I'am still here and am glad for a forum like this to come to
Angie

i just want to add my support for doc john....if any of you can find a better, more fair site for folks with our problems....please send me the addy.....until then........pc is the best place for me

Good post KA

KA, I love the post.

Ry

I am speechless! And I'm sure that surprises people.

I've been a friend of yours, SJ, from the first time I read one of your posts. Knowing you as I do, I'm really surprised at the mean-spirited and downright rude things that you said to and about DocJohn. I can't joke about it. I second whomever said, "med check"...that's all I can think of that would cause you to do this. Could you have not taken this to a PM?

If you and Dayzee don't like the way this site is run, leave. I'm not going to couch this in terms of "take a break" or "perhaps another site would work better".....

I've had it up to here with the attacks and character assassinations that have been thrown Doc's way. Start your own website, Dayzee.. you seem to have found out how to get rich off of them. I'm surprised that you haven't already made your first million.

Doc, all I can say is this, too, shall pass..(praying hard, here)

Pat

I swear!! All you people who have been talking about going off your meds - DON'T. People are running around paranoid and throwing accusations left and right. You go from being rationale people to saying "I'm quitting T and meds because they aren't doing anything" and a couple days later everyone is a jerk and out to get you.


Things were finally settled down but some people couldn't seem to handle it so they had to stoke the fire. Get a f'ing grip!

P.S. I can't believe I'm throwing my hat in the ring here, but I couldn't keep my fingers still and my thoughts to myself. And for the record they are MY thoughts.