Guest guest Posted October 8, 2001 Report Share Posted October 8, 2001 >The volume of posts is greatly decreased, and this started well before >september 11th. We still have zillions of members. Anyone have any >idea what is up? Is everyone reading the FAQ, or too busy with life, >or has the atmosphere turned chilly? > >Andy Good point. I had noticed before 9/11, but then after 9/11 I forgot about that and just " chalked it up " to the news. Reading the FAQ doesn't explain it, as it only covers a small percentage of questions, and it has been around a long long time. (It *is* better publicized now however.) I also wondered if there was some aspect of list life that was turning people away. But, if so, I don't think it is " chill " . The list has been unusually friendly for a good ling while here. IMO. Other theories: --summer vacations, start of school (humm... in 2000 the list made a giant leap in volume in July/Aug/Sept to new highs--- this would seem to invalidate this explanation) --everyone has already memorized your advice, and has no more questions --people find the list too narrow in view, and would rather hang around on other lists and use once-a-day protocols --there are more other lists than before (are there?) That's all I can come up with. In other words, I have no idea why, but think it curious. I'd love to know. Hope someone can tell us! Moria p.s. as for the zillions of members, I theorize that many of them are set to " no mail " and do not actually read the list (or read only very infrequently). I subscribe to way more lists than I actually read Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 8, 2001 Report Share Posted October 8, 2001 I tend to think the list has lots of mail, but then I am newer............. But there is a lot of interest in enzymes at present, and I see familiar names popping up on the enzymes and autism list, and recovered kids too..........also now a couple are onto the SCD list, which has LOADS to sift through. I intend to get the info I need then get back off that as there is too much. Anyway, it is most certainly NOT because of any chill factor, or because there is not the help being given! Andy, Moriah, Bernie...............you guys are great! . Re: [ ] OT: List volume >The volume of posts is greatly decreased, and this started well before >september 11th. We still have zillions of members. Anyone have any >idea what is up? Is everyone reading the FAQ, or too busy with life, >or has the atmosphere turned chilly? > >Andy Good point. I had noticed before 9/11, but then after 9/11 I forgot about that and just " chalked it up " to the news. Reading the FAQ doesn't explain it, as it only covers a small percentage of questions, and it has been around a long long time. (It *is* better publicized now however.) I also wondered if there was some aspect of list life that was turning people away. But, if so, I don't think it is " chill " . The list has been unusually friendly for a good ling while here. IMO. Other theories: --summer vacations, start of school (humm... in 2000 the list made a giant leap in volume in July/Aug/Sept to new highs--- this would seem to invalidate this explanation) --everyone has already memorized your advice, and has no more questions --people find the list too narrow in view, and would rather hang around on other lists and use once-a-day protocols --there are more other lists than before (are there?) That's all I can come up with. In other words, I have no idea why, but think it curious. I'd love to know. Hope someone can tell us! Moria p.s. as for the zillions of members, I theorize that many of them are set to " no mail " and do not actually read the list (or read only very infrequently). I subscribe to way more lists than I actually read Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 8, 2001 Report Share Posted October 8, 2001 Also, a lot of parents on this list go to Dr. Holmes and are on the " Dr. Amy's Kids " list as well, so they may be posting questions to just one list to avoid duplication. perhaps? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 8, 2001 Report Share Posted October 8, 2001 Hello Listmates: Perhaps the general body of knowledge is this group of folks has increased such that we are not asking and reasking because we are all understanding more. I know for myself, I've got the basics down and am moving forward and only reporting a progress report every now and then. What I see posting is mostly from newcomers who are still trying to get the basics down. Mind you my situation is fairly minimal compared to many parents on this list as my son is ADHD but very manageable and doing well in school. Just a thought In Christ's love and mine...Jen : ) On Mon, 08 Oct 2001 00:17:03 -0700 Moria Merriweather <moriam@...> writes: >The volume of posts is greatly decreased, and this started well before >september 11th. We still have zillions of members. Anyone have any >idea what is up? Is everyone reading the FAQ, or too busy with life, >or has the atmosphere turned chilly? > >Andy Good point. I had noticed before 9/11, but then after 9/11 I forgot about that and just " chalked it up " to the news. Reading the FAQ doesn't explain it, as it only covers a small percentage of questions, and it has been around a long long time. (It *is* better publicized now however.) I also wondered if there was some aspect of list life that was turning people away. But, if so, I don't think it is " chill " . The list has been unusually friendly for a good ling while here. IMO. Other theories: --summer vacations, start of school (humm... in 2000 the list made a giant leap in volume in July/Aug/Sept to new highs--- this would seem to invalidate this explanation) --everyone has already memorized your advice, and has no more questions --people find the list too narrow in view, and would rather hang around on other lists and use once-a-day protocols --there are more other lists than before (are there?) That's all I can come up with. In other words, I have no idea why, but think it curious. I'd love to know. Hope someone can tell us! Moria p.s. as for the zillions of members, I theorize that many of them are set to " no mail " and do not actually read the list (or read only very infrequently). I subscribe to way more lists than I actually read Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 8, 2001 Report Share Posted October 8, 2001 Andy, I know that I've been busy listening in horror to what's happening in the world, but I've also noticed that parents who are chelating their kids haven't been commenting too much lately on how chelation is going such as gains and behavior improvements. We're taking a little time off of chelating but plan to resume soon. I'm interested to hear positive things... I think everyone could use a little optimism right now. ________________________________________________________________ GET INTERNET ACCESS FROM JUNO! Juno offers FREE or PREMIUM Internet access for less! Join Juno today! For your FREE software, visit: http://dl.www.juno.com/get/web/. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 8, 2001 Report Share Posted October 8, 2001 What is the SCD list? ________________________________________________________________ GET INTERNET ACCESS FROM JUNO! Juno offers FREE or PREMIUM Internet access for less! Join Juno today! For your FREE software, visit: http://dl.www.juno.com/get/web/. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 8, 2001 Report Share Posted October 8, 2001 I must say since September 11th, ALL of my lists have quieted. I guess some might feel in the wake of recent events, some questions are not as important? I have notice a very eerie shortage in email-Shari (from NY) Re: [ ] OT: List volume Hello Listmates: Perhaps the general body of knowledge is this group of folks has increased such that we are not asking and reasking because we are all understanding more. I know for myself, I've got the basics down and am moving forward and only reporting a progress report every now and then. What I see posting is mostly from newcomers who are still trying to get the basics down. Mind you my situation is fairly minimal compared to many parents on this list as my son is ADHD but very manageable and doing well in school. Just a thought In Christ's love and mine...Jen : ) On Mon, 08 Oct 2001 00:17:03 -0700 Moria Merriweather <moriam@...> writes: >The volume of posts is greatly decreased, and this started well before >september 11th. We still have zillions of members. Anyone have any >idea what is up? Is everyone reading the FAQ, or too busy with life, >or has the atmosphere turned chilly? > >Andy Good point. I had noticed before 9/11, but then after 9/11 I forgot about that and just " chalked it up " to the news. Reading the FAQ doesn't explain it, as it only covers a small percentage of questions, and it has been around a long long time. (It *is* better publicized now however.) I also wondered if there was some aspect of list life that was turning people away. But, if so, I don't think it is " chill " . The list has been unusually friendly for a good ling while here. IMO. Other theories: --summer vacations, start of school (humm... in 2000 the list made a giant leap in volume in July/Aug/Sept to new highs--- this would seem to invalidate this explanation) --everyone has already memorized your advice, and has no more questions --people find the list too narrow in view, and would rather hang around on other lists and use once-a-day protocols --there are more other lists than before (are there?) That's all I can come up with. In other words, I have no idea why, but think it curious. I'd love to know. Hope someone can tell us! Moria p.s. as for the zillions of members, I theorize that many of them are set to " no mail " and do not actually read the list (or read only very infrequently). I subscribe to way more lists than I actually read Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 8, 2001 Report Share Posted October 8, 2001 Around my house, it's the Least Wonderful Time of the Year, the dreaded IEP season, when I do my year's worth of wrangling with the school district and regional center bureaucracies to get ' therapy program funded. It's a huge and very unpleasant project, although if I divide my total hours by the expense of his annual program (tax-free!), it " pays " handsomely. Nevertheless, this list SHOULD be getting a steady and increasing flow of newcomers; chelation should be getting less woolly and more commonplace as positive results accrue. Sadly, there's no shortage of kids in need out there. I have a short list of related URLs that I bring along to parent support group meetings and offer to interested parents, though I try not to spam the uninterested. Anybody else evangelize at all? > The volume of posts is greatly decreased, and this started well before > september 11th. We still have zillions of members. Anyone have any > idea what is up? Is everyone reading the FAQ, or too busy with life, > or has the atmosphere turned chilly? > > Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 8, 2001 Report Share Posted October 8, 2001 I agree with this, all my lists have quieted too. September was also the month of all of us getting our children back in school, dealiing with school district and classroom politics etc, and trying to balance a new schedule again. We saw a combo effect of all of this I think. Re: [ ] OT: List volume Hello Listmates: Perhaps the general body of knowledge is this group of folks has increased such that we are not asking and reasking because we are all understanding more. I know for myself, I've got the basics down and am moving forward and only reporting a progress report every now and then. What I see posting is mostly from newcomers who are still trying to get the basics down. Mind you my situation is fairly minimal compared to many parents on this list as my son is ADHD but very manageable and doing well in school. Just a thought In Christ's love and mine...Jen : ) On Mon, 08 Oct 2001 00:17:03 -0700 Moria Merriweather <moriam@...> writes: >The volume of posts is greatly decreased, and this started well before >september 11th. We still have zillions of members. Anyone have any >idea what is up? Is everyone reading the FAQ, or too busy with life, >or has the atmosphere turned chilly? > >Andy Good point. I had noticed before 9/11, but then after 9/11 I forgot about that and just " chalked it up " to the news. Reading the FAQ doesn't explain it, as it only covers a small percentage of questions, and it has been around a long long time. (It *is* better publicized now however.) I also wondered if there was some aspect of list life that was turning people away. But, if so, I don't think it is " chill " . The list has been unusually friendly for a good ling while here. IMO. Other theories: --summer vacations, start of school (humm... in 2000 the list made a giant leap in volume in July/Aug/Sept to new highs--- this would seem to invalidate this explanation) --everyone has already memorized your advice, and has no more questions --people find the list too narrow in view, and would rather hang around on other lists and use once-a-day protocols --there are more other lists than before (are there?) That's all I can come up with. In other words, I have no idea why, but think it curious. I'd love to know. Hope someone can tell us! Moria p.s. as for the zillions of members, I theorize that many of them are set to " no mail " and do not actually read the list (or read only very infrequently). I subscribe to way more lists than I actually read Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 8, 2001 Report Share Posted October 8, 2001 >Also, a lot of parents on this list go to Dr. Holmes and are on the " Dr. >Amy's Kids " list as well, so they may be posting questions to just one list >to avoid duplication. perhaps? > > This seems pretty possible--- the dramyskids list is getting over 1000 posts a month. (It also declined in posting volume BEFORE the terrorist attack). There are a number of other related lists. RecoveredKids for example. adult-metal-chelation is another example (it is quite new and small). Then there are enzyme lists and ABA lists and all kinds of stuff. Moria Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 8, 2001 Report Share Posted October 8, 2001 it is for the specific carbohydrate diet, devised by Elaine Gotschall, author of Breaking the vicious cycle. Re: [ ] OT: List volume What is the SCD list? ________________________________________________________________ GET INTERNET ACCESS FROM JUNO! Juno offers FREE or PREMIUM Internet access for less! Join Juno today! For your FREE software, visit: http://dl.www.juno.com/get/web/. ======================================================= Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 8, 2001 Report Share Posted October 8, 2001 Yes, , I guess I spread the word about this list too! I haven't been posting much due to being so completely overwhelmed with the GFCF diet, IEP stuff, various therapies, visiting relatives which means I have to police the diet situation and reading from my very tall stack of " things to read " pile. I find this list to be one of the best that I belong to and recommend it the most. I also plan to post more when we actually start chelating, which should be very soon now. Just reading the posts from others has helped in the decision to go forward, despite the conservative doctors that we see. Jane Mama to 4 1/2yrs (PDD-NOS) & 18 mo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 8, 2001 Report Share Posted October 8, 2001 I often wonder why we don't get more frequent reports of progress on this list. Chelation must be working for some of our people, as I see fairly regular success stories on another famous list. Unfortunately, the progress reports on this list are too few and far between. Those reports keep a lot of people hanging on. Mireille > >Also, a lot of parents on this list go to Dr. Holmes and are on the " Dr. > >Amy's Kids " list as well, so they may be posting questions to just one list > >to avoid duplication. perhaps? > > > > > > This seems pretty possible--- the dramyskids list is getting > over 1000 posts a month. (It also declined in posting > volume BEFORE the terrorist attack). > > There are a number of other related lists. RecoveredKids > for example. adult-metal-chelation is another example > (it is quite new and small). Then there are enzyme lists > and ABA lists and all kinds of stuff. > > Moria Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 8, 2001 Report Share Posted October 8, 2001 I think it has to do with school starting. I know our lives have been crazy since then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 8, 2001 Report Share Posted October 8, 2001 it is the list for those using the specific carbohydrate diet................check out www.scdiet.org Re: [ ] OT: List volume What is the SCD list? ________________________________________________________________ GET INTERNET ACCESS FROM JUNO! Juno offers FREE or PREMIUM Internet access for less! Join Juno today! For your FREE software, visit: http://dl.www.juno.com/get/web/. ======================================================= Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 8, 2001 Report Share Posted October 8, 2001 Mireille, I am new to this list but already have wondered about the same thing that you just mentioned. Thank you for bringing it up. Andy, you are very generous with your knowledge, energy, and time with so many people who come here in need. It wouldn't hurt if you adopt a " signature " (to appear every time you post) that gently encourages folks to post some feedback as a way of saying " thank you " . I know, my words are too blunt but I am sure Morria will be able to find the right words :-) Lana > > >Also, a lot of parents on this list go to Dr. Holmes and are on > the " Dr. > > >Amy's Kids " list as well, so they may be posting questions to just > one list > > >to avoid duplication. perhaps? > > > > > > > > > > This seems pretty possible--- the dramyskids list is getting > > over 1000 posts a month. (It also declined in posting > > volume BEFORE the terrorist attack). > > > > There are a number of other related lists. RecoveredKids > > for example. adult-metal-chelation is another example > > (it is quite new and small). Then there are enzyme lists > > and ABA lists and all kinds of stuff. > > > > Moria Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 8, 2001 Report Share Posted October 8, 2001 << said, in part: >> >I tend to think the list has lots of mail, but then I am newer............. yeah, it is definitely " all relative " . The list was running at over 70 messages PER DAY (over 2000 a month) for many months. The monthly stats are on the " main page " , which is here: It is still a lot of mail. It is only " slow " if one has gotten used to 70 posts a day! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 11, 2001 Report Share Posted October 11, 2001 Listmates, I love this group and chelation has been a godsend. Everyone is so wonderful, especially ANDY. I do log on almost every day and try to answer any question I can and post Jack's progress. However, I am reaching the point that I am afraid I a leaving something out. Chelation is a long process. So I have been looking for more answers about viruses and vitamin A therapy. When I am not on this list, I am looking for more answers. I am pretty sure the viruses are related to the mercury toxicty but I am not sure were vitamin A fits in. When I first started chelation I could not think of any thing else. Now I can try to learn a little more and continue to chelate. I guess, I am looking for that magic potion that will bring Jack back, as quickly as he went away. nne ercury@y..., AndyCutler@a... wrote: > The volume of posts is greatly decreased, and this started well before > september 11th. We still have zillions of members. Anyone have any > idea what is up? Is everyone reading the FAQ, or too busy with life, > or has the atmosphere turned chilly? > > Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 15, 2001 Report Share Posted October 15, 2001 Also folks now get the FAQs and can access various sets of questions and answers that generally took lots of messages back and forth on the list. S On Mon, 08 October 2001, L Thorne wrote: > > <html><body> > <tt> > Hello Listmates:<BR> > <BR> > Perhaps the general body of knowledge is this group of folks has<BR> > increased such that we are not asking and reasking because we are all<BR> > understanding more. & nbsp; I know for myself, I've got the basics down and am<BR> > moving forward and only reporting a progress report every now and then. <BR> > What I see posting is mostly from newcomers who are still trying to get<BR> > the basics down. & nbsp; Mind you my situation is fairly minimal compared to<BR> > many parents on this list as my son is ADHD but very manageable and doing<BR> > well in school.<BR> > <BR> > Just a thought<BR> > <BR> > <BR> > In Christ's love and mine...Jen : )<BR> > <BR> > On Mon, 08 Oct 2001 00:17:03 -0700 Moria Merriweather<BR> > & lt;moriam@... & gt; writes:<BR> > & gt;The volume of posts is greatly decreased, and this started well before <BR> > & gt;september 11th. & nbsp; We still have zillions of members. & nbsp; Anyone have any <BR> > & gt;idea what is up? & nbsp; Is everyone reading the FAQ, or too busy with life, <BR> > & gt;or has the atmosphere turned chilly?<BR> > & gt;<BR> > & gt;Andy & nbsp; & nbsp; & nbsp; & nbsp; & nbsp; <BR> > <BR> > Good point. & nbsp; I had noticed before 9/11, but then after 9/11 I forgot<BR> > about that and just & quot;chalked it up & quot; to the news. & nbsp; <BR> > <BR> > Reading the FAQ doesn't explain it, as it only covers a small percentage<BR> > of questions, and it has been around a long long time. (It *is* better<BR> > publicized now however.)<BR> > <BR> > I also wondered if there was some aspect of list life that was<BR> > turning people away. & nbsp; But, if so, I don't think it is & quot;chill & quot;.<BR> > The list has been unusually friendly for a good ling while here.<BR> > IMO. & nbsp; <BR> > <BR> > Other theories:<BR> > --summer vacations, start of school (humm... in 2000 the list made a<BR> > & nbsp; giant leap in volume in July/Aug/Sept to new highs--- this would<BR> > & nbsp; seem to invalidate this explanation)<BR> > --everyone has already memorized your advice, and has no more<BR> > & nbsp; questions<BR> > --people find the list too narrow in view, and would rather hang<BR> > & nbsp; around on other lists and use once-a-day protocols<BR> > --there are more other lists than before (are there?)<BR> > <BR> > That's all I can come up with. & nbsp; In other words, I have no idea why,<BR> > but think it curious. & nbsp; I'd love to know. & nbsp; Hope someone can tell us!<BR> > <BR> > Moria<BR> > <BR> > p.s. as for the zillions of members, I theorize that many of them<BR> > are set to & quot;no mail & quot; and do not actually read the list (or read<BR> > only very infrequently). & nbsp; I subscribe to way more lists than I<BR> > actually read <BR> > <BR> > <BR> > <BR> > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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