Re: Listserv for clinical topics only

Re: Listserv for clinical topics only

I would like to propose that this listserv be used for Orthotic and
Prosthetic CLINICAL TOPICS only--i.e., a discussion as to how to most
appropriately treat a particular condition. How great it would be to not be
required to wade through scores of e-mail messages every week that are not
actually addressing a clinical subject. All the grandstanding, backbiting
and self-rightiousness is divisive and a waste of my time. What about yours?

If there are some of you out there who like to engage in inflammatory
argument and controversy, or want to pick a fight, I think a listserv for
that purpose would save you having to look for it.

I also feel that just as this listserv bans commercial promotion, it should
also exclude other topics such as job openings, someone's whereabouts, and
policial issues in the O & P field. A completely different listserv for
those subjects would be desireable in my mind--I can assure you, you wouldn't
catch me on it very often. I doubt that you would find our foreign colleagues
on it much either.

Let's get a reading on this from the listserv members! How do you stand on
this one?

David Varnau, LPO, CPO