Re: Initials
Jerry Levitt
Description
Collection
Title:
Re: Initials
Creator:
Jerry Levitt
Date:
4/26/2002
Text:
Mr. Parks
I hope you did not intend to apologize on my behalf. If you did it was rather presumptuous. I don't remember you being appointed to represent the O&P practitioners of the US. All the posts I read were clearly labeled so if anyone didn't want to be informed as to the goings on in the US a simple flick of the delete key is all it takes. I also do not remember any vulgar or insulting remarks, just spirited exchange of opinions interspersed with facts.
This forum is to disseminate information, I don't remember it being limited to only an exchange of technical information. Frankly, to me, the infrequent bouts of vigorous discussions are interesting and a welcome change of pace from the everyday shop talk. I never understood why people shy away from vigorous debate. Perhaps if more folks participated the O&P profession wouldn't be in the state its in now. I hope Paul does not limit it to only clinical practice. He has done a great job of allowing the exchange to progress until it becomes repetitive or boring.
Dr. Jerry Levitt
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On Fri, 26 Apr 2002 14:40:55
John Parks wrote:
>Ladies and Gentlemen
>I find myself embarrassed and compelled to apologize to the international
>members of the O and P community that are contributors to this list serve
>for having to endure the pettiness of some of the postings they are made to
>endure on this forum. It is our intention to remain professional in all
>respects and to at all times respect our colleagues and the diversity that
>makes the O&P community what it is today. We however at times forget
>ourselves and our manners, Please accept my humblest apologies for our
>thoughtlessness to you.
>Sincerely
>
>
>John Parks
>Licensed Orthotist
>Technical Services Manager
>Generation II USA Inc
>800-462-7252
> <Email Address Redacted>
>
>
I hope you did not intend to apologize on my behalf. If you did it was rather presumptuous. I don't remember you being appointed to represent the O&P practitioners of the US. All the posts I read were clearly labeled so if anyone didn't want to be informed as to the goings on in the US a simple flick of the delete key is all it takes. I also do not remember any vulgar or insulting remarks, just spirited exchange of opinions interspersed with facts.
This forum is to disseminate information, I don't remember it being limited to only an exchange of technical information. Frankly, to me, the infrequent bouts of vigorous discussions are interesting and a welcome change of pace from the everyday shop talk. I never understood why people shy away from vigorous debate. Perhaps if more folks participated the O&P profession wouldn't be in the state its in now. I hope Paul does not limit it to only clinical practice. He has done a great job of allowing the exchange to progress until it becomes repetitive or boring.
Dr. Jerry Levitt
--
On Fri, 26 Apr 2002 14:40:55
John Parks wrote:
>Ladies and Gentlemen
>I find myself embarrassed and compelled to apologize to the international
>members of the O and P community that are contributors to this list serve
>for having to endure the pettiness of some of the postings they are made to
>endure on this forum. It is our intention to remain professional in all
>respects and to at all times respect our colleagues and the diversity that
>makes the O&P community what it is today. We however at times forget
>ourselves and our manners, Please accept my humblest apologies for our
>thoughtlessness to you.
>Sincerely
>
>
>John Parks
>Licensed Orthotist
>Technical Services Manager
>Generation II USA Inc
>800-462-7252
> <Email Address Redacted>
>
>
Citation
Jerry Levitt, “Re: Initials,” Digital Resource Foundation for Orthotics and Prosthetics, accessed November 7, 2024, https://library.drfop.org/items/show/218831.
