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rolls eyes people have got to have a little agency, and we can't censor things like this just because we're worried about them taking it the wrong way. You kno
by civilian 10y ago
rolls eyes people have got to have a little agency, and we can't censor things like this just because we're worried about them taking it the wrong way.
You know what would help get more people who need help into therapy? If therapy clinics allowed you to schedule a first session without having to call them! If you're suffering from anxiety and depression, then the thought of some receptionist asking you why you want to schedule an appointment is pretty terrifying.
- DrScump 10y agoOne doesn't have to go into detail when merely scheduling an appointment with a non-therapist. In fact, that would be the makings of a HIPPA nightmare.
- wpietri 10y agoPeople who are in need of help may not have much agency to spare. E.g., The notion of Spoon Theory comes from someone with lupus, but you'll often see people with mental illness discussing it online: https://butyoudontlooksick.com/articles/written-by-christine/the-spoon-theory/ https://butyoudontlooksick.com/articles/written-by-christine... And I think there are things between censorship and featuring anything that sounds sensational. One of the primary criticisms of mainstream science journalism is that it will take one recent study and focus on it excessively, giving readers a false impression. The same concern on Wikipedia is known as "undue weight": https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Neutral_point_of_view#Due_and_undue_weight https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Neutral_point_of_vie... I don't think HN is above criticism on this.
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