I'd be interested in joining a chat. I just finished a program at CCHS.
Please email me with details.
tuggers@erols.com

Somara, I was just wondering what the frown face meant ? Thanks

Actually it was supposed to be a "sad" face, but the closest image I had was the frown.

I'm just sad to hear about a chat group being formed on our own bulletin board, especially about learning medical transcription, when all the MTs that visit the Gab could benefit so much from reading friendly and informative exchanges among other MTs.

I feel it is analogous to inviting some friends to your restaurant for a free dinner and then they openly make plans about eating somewhere else - as if there was something wrong with your place. I think it would just be courteous that plans to eat somewhere else would be made outside, so the owner wouldn't be offended.

Of course we're new to hosting a free bulletin board and we do fund it so that MTs can meet and exchange ideas - and that is all that is being done. So, I guess I'm too sensitive. I suppose I'll get a thicker skin over time.

SOMara

Somara, I am so sorry that I offended you. I had no intent to cause anyone any injured feelings. I was just trying to find a way to benefit myself and have a fast and convenient way to commuicate. So I guess I was being selfish and didn't think of others feelings, so please take down my post and to the others feelings I may have hurt, I am truly sorry. Thank you to all who replied, I am sorry.
Nadine

Nadine:

Please do not be so hard on yourself! I knew that anything that was done was completely unintentional and without any malice. I know you did not intend to offend us and your offer to others was quite innocent. I really believe this.

As I said, we have a lot to learn about offering free usage of the board to the public. I think I have to learn that I cannot and should not comment on how people decide to use the forum (within reason).

It is just that there are so many people out there who would truly benefit from some discussions that MTs decide to have among themselves. The spirit of MT Gab is to share your experiences, problems, solutions, so others may benefit. A lot of members do not contribute but I can assure you they visit the Gab and read all the messages - I see the numbers every day.

A lot of our members love to read what people have to say and even have their favourites. It's almost like following a soap opera for some members.

By the way, as Administrator, I always have the ability to stop a thread, delete a membership, or delete a forum - which I did not do - and I have been following the thread since its inception. So, you see, I was not THAT upset. I am sorry I made you feel so guilty, as that really was not my intention when I commented on the thread, and did not mean to make it sound like any remarks were directed to you personally.

(You really have to understand that for any web site or bulletin board to have any hope of being financially self-sufficient at some point, everything depends on page "hits." The more page hits a site has, the more likely it is to get sponsors. Therefore, anything that takes people away from the site, and lowers page hits, makes owners and webmasters go into a cold sweat - I'm sure I simply over-reacted.)

As I said, I'm learning and have never been known to hold a grudge - so please just continue to use our BB as you would like.
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Sincerely,

SOMara

What? No cat fight??? heheh Just joking!!

I have visited other MT Message Boards and this is the most friendly and relaxing of the ones I have seen. Sometimes my heart palpitates when I read how rude some people can be.

Regarding Nadine's post, SOMara, I was just wondering if Medword.com has a chat room or if they would consider starting one. It might be a good idea for people like Nadine who would like a one-on-one. ...just a thought... the wheels are always turning...

SOMara, I would like to own up to my part in the scandal lol, It was my idea to ask about the frown face becuase we really truely did not know anything was wrong, both Nadine and I saw it about the same time, But I just had to find out what it meant.( which is how all this got started ) After you posted and explained, I know that Nadine was very sorry that she had upset anyone. I know for a fact that was not her intention. I think I speak for a lot of people when I say that these message boards are our lifeline to information we would not have otherwise. They are appreciated so much and also the people that keep them going.I do understand your point SOMara, we just did'nt think of it that way until you explained. What I'm trying to say is that it was an innocent mistake and I know you realize that and I wanted to thank you for understanding SOMara. And to you Nadine.. it WAS a good idea while it lasted! lol. Sorry SOMara I had to say it!

Glad to see everyone talking. Thought the chat was a good idea but now I see that this is better, more thought-provoking. Having time between posts to see what has been said and think about replies is easier for me, not so quick on my feet (or is it fingers?).
Just starting. Trying to accumulate library of useful tools. Anyone have any ideas about a good place to start? What about the AAMT style book/disc? Anyone use it? Do the different docs set up their own styles or is it up to us?
Ange

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