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What Are We Doing Here?

sharon sanders

sharon sanders

Editor-in-Chief & President
A recent death in my family reminded me last weekend how fragile life is and how special is the human spirit.

It is with a heavy heart that I attended the conference in Washington D.C. to deliver a message from FluTrackers.

We delivered a message of hope. Of compassion. Of concern for all humanity.

We stopped the show when we spoke.

Everyone listened. There was silence.

Us. A small discussion forum on the internet created by volunteers from around the world.

Giving advice to the government and encouragement to major media outlets in the U.S.

Delivering a message of self determination. Individual choice and responsibility. Of respect for the human spirit.

To the highest office in the land.

For those who are disappointed we attended, I am sorry.

For those who have helped us shine light on the darkness, thank you. Your voice was heard.


"Die when I may, I want it said by those who knew me best that I always plucked a thistle and planted a flower where I thought a flower would grow."


Abraham Lincoln
 
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Thank YOU for speaking up on our behalf. I appreciate your time and dedication. Please don't apologize - you did something very selfless during a time of great emotional stress.

I'm so sorry for your loss. *hugs*
 
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Thank you, Sharon. By doing what you do so well, you have supported the work of many, and have helped to educate others even beyond this forum.

I know that you did us all proud.
 
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I'm very sorry for your loss, Sharon. I'm grateful that you've continued your important work even at this hard time--but please take care of yourself too.

Evelyn
 
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Condo. and thank you very much renewed, Sharon (thanks to others also).


As I said once, we can only play with the remaining cards we have.


Anyway all the main decisions came, and will come, from the same already structured decisional folks worldwide,
so it is better partecipating and said what it need, than be cutted out (as Snowy said).


And the message was delivered:

#1:
"We delivered a message of hope. Of compassion. Of concern for all humanity.

We stopped the show when we spoke.Everyone listened. There was silence."

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The off records from there is not as important for the future scenarios, as it was the seemingly silence from many health professionals worldwide to their patients about the real state of the matter.
They shield themself by such instructions ("seasonal-like", "no closures/masks", "no panic", "nothing much could be done") officialy coming from their scientific public health advisors and the WHO.

So, maybe the continuation of shield-population shaped sci. papers delivered as a challenge based on actual facts from the field to professional decisions makers (WHO is cited from the countries advisors, than cited from local ones when they decide which policy to apply), could make further spread-slowing/... adaptations of such policies where it is needed.
 
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Florida1,

I know how difficult it must have been to make that journey at a time when you were experiencing personal loss and pain. Your dedication to this effort made it possible.

Accurate information, preparation and warning could make such an enormous difference in the outcome of this and any other emerging threat. So many people have felt empowered after finding this site and the information tirelessly gathered and shared here.
While it?s not a magic pill or vaccine, fair warning and preparation is no small matter.
We can?t guarantee that we won?t become infected and we can?t know that we?ll survive if we are, but we can learn how to reduce the risk and assure that we won?t perish from starvation or exposure.

A few have been critical of the FT participation in the recent meeting and that puzzles me.
In my mind, FT being invited to attend is wonderful, regardless of what transpired at the meeting. Networking, credibility and influence are no small things.
If a person has something important to say, but is locked in an empty auditorium to shout it out endlessly, it will have no impact.
However, if that person is able to chat about it with one or two people who make decisions impacting millions, it could have a huge impact.

Thank you again for doing what you do, even when it must be extremely difficult.
Perhaps the critics are just a little too stressed right now to step back and see the bigger picture.
 
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Thanks everyone. Unfortunately it appears that as a result of the continuous libel and defamation of character against me by a person who posts on these flu forum sites, I have received a threat from a different person in the real world.

I will hold the person who has posted these things on the internet accountable if any harm comes to me or my near ones. In addition, I will be alerting the local authorities to the situation and who the instigator is. My address is on public record as the office for FluTrackers. My family is vulnerable.

When you post inflammatory comments about someone on the internet an extremely negative outcome can occur.


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OMG Sharon. It never crossed my mind that anyone involved in the squabbles would act that way. I am so sorry to hear that - not only because of the risk to the safety of you and yours, but because it's so disappointing to learn that people we thought we sort of knew would behave to irrationally.

It seems the number of cyber-bullies is on the increase.
Even if it was a baseless threat, it increases the stress level for everyone involved.
I hope the person(s) is properly punished. They've earned it.
 
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The person who made the threat is not the same person who has been posting the inflammatory material on the internet.
 
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Florida1 said:
The person who made the threat is not the same person who has been posting the inflammatory material on the internet.
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I'm glad you know who the person is and are taking the situation to the authorities. Your well-being will be in our thoughts.
I wish there was more we could do to help.
If there is, just let us know.
 
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Seriously, someone threatened you because of your involvement with this website? I know it is hard, but that is exactly the reason you continue. It is cheesy, but one of my favorite quotes is from a West Wing episode:
"If they're shooting at you, you know your doing something right."

Thank you for all you do, and take care of you and your family.
 
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Sharon,

You have my full support in everything you do. I will keep doing what I'm doing, but would like to help in any other way if I can.

Jim
 
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Bless you Florida1:

Your work here is invaluable for one and all. I'm sorry you lost someone in your family, and I feel your anguish over any provocations leading to someone/anyone daring to threaten you.

The great news is that you've flown to DC and provided Washington with your knowledge and insights as many FluTrackers already value your efforts here.

Keep up the good work )) :tiphat: :applause:

You are much loved and respected. You made me smile today and gave me and others hope, and as I've been subjected to threats in my life, I want you to know we ask the angels to watch over you and yours always.
 
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Thanks everyone.

The various states are beginning to pass laws against cyber-bullying. The continuous defamation of character of someone on the internet falls into this category. I ignored this for years but now it is apparently has reached the level of incitement and now my safety is a concern.

People should be careful what they post against someone. Not only do libel laws apply but also there is no control over what 3rd parties might do after reading this material.

A recent news article about cyber-bullying:

http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/ne...8AB6F2E2AECA2EE586257616000AAD81?OpenDocument
 
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My only regret about the DC conference is that I was not there to see and hear you and the rest of our presenters. Can't they get this individual under the stalking laws? Stay safe Florida.
 
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This is where the usual rule of thumb regarding criticizing the post and NOT the poster has been beneficial.

The majority of the posts that I have been reading this past week regarding this whole thing have been aimed directly at individuals (albeit not always directly at their posts, but at the individuals). There have been some VErY STRONG statements made. The caution for posting has been totally disregarded. It has now escalated to putting someone at risk.

This is NOT good for anyone. Not good for the flu boards. Not good for moral. Not good for individuals being flamed. Not good for you, Sharon, as you're now being threatened. :(
 
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Florida1 said:
Thanks everyone. Unfortunately it appears that as a result of the continuous libel and defamation of character against me by a person who posts on these flu forum sites, I have received a threat from a different person in the real world.

I will hold the person who has posted these things on the internet accountable if any harm comes to me or my near ones. In addition, I will be alerting the local authorities to the situation and who the instigator is. My address is on public record as the office for FluTrackers. My family is vulnerable.

When you post inflammatory comments about someone on the internet an extremely negative outcome can occur.


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I am absolutely flabbergasted that someone would make personal attacks on a site that is only trying to keep us all safe. It saddens me deeply that that someone is directing such negative energy at someone who is channeling their energy in such a positive way. Please know Florida1 that you have the rest of us behind you. Let us know if there is anything we can do to help.
 
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I've been shocked by the rhetoric and incredible statements I've read the last few days at the place that this is happening. A small number of posters have whipped the crowd up to a level of frenzy that illustrates the absolute downside of group think. The resultant threat against Sharon is undeserved and terrifying.

Those who know me know that I value truth and humanity above all else.
I am also an independent thinker and do my own check facts on any story. I also ask questions and seek opinions of those I find personally trustworthy.
Research, analysis and research, before I make my own mind up.

I can tell you that some of the statements made in the numerous posts were not accurate. Perhaps this led to the situation that occurred. Perhaps people did not find it necessary to do their own fact checking.

I invite those who consider themselves to be rational, logical truth-seekers to ask your questions here or contact me by pm at this site.

Science Teacher
 
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