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Post by SrCusEngr on Apr 19, 2024 19:54:02 GMT
<CW> Thanks for the clarity and reasoning.
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Post by 48yrshuntinbubbles on Apr 20, 2024 11:51:03 GMT
First, my post did say we were all registered. It just happened to be for a large network and we would rotate, work different shifts and what not. When I first started working on the Braun machines, I felt very intimidated asking questions as felt very chastised for not knowing the answer. Maybe this was my perception, but I would rather have remained anonymous, which I didn't. I have a co-worker who would rather not use his name as he doesn't want people to find him. My point is, there may be a reason. As the moderator reach out to them and see what is going on - they may have an explanation. If they don't, do whatever you need to. Ken Malesky - St. Luke's University Health Network - PA and NJ I know this is going to sound harsh though its not my intention but, you put it out there.... I know the early posts you're referring to and quite frankly you brought it on yourself by not giving complete information, not giving specific information you were asked for, giving conflicting information all which made it seem like you were playing some kind of game. As far as you staying anonymous, as far as I know you have been until you just posted your name. Remaining anonymous is not a valid reason for not registering as you are still anonymous unless YOU put your name out there (like you just did). As far as reaching out to unregistered people...how do you suggest that be done? At this very moment, there are 87 unregistered people viewing the forum. Since they're not registered, there's no email address or private message function to reach out to them. Ironically, this "poll" thread is open for comments and the only comments are from registered members. Looking at the first 50 registered users, 4 used a "first" name and only 1 used their full name. My point about that is almost everyone is still anonymous. My point about registering and always using the same name is....you learn who's help/advice you can trust. Case in point...SrCusEngr...He's registered but until just a couple months ago, I had no idea who he was but I did know that I could count on his help/advice being sound. "gnurk" is a very frequent poster on the Fresenius forum. He's not registered but has been posting here almost since the inception of the board and has ALWAYS posted as "gnurk". If I ask a question about a Braun machine and kendec65 suggests I try ABC and guest123 who posted as guest789 yesterday suggested I try XYZ....I'm going to try your suggestion. Being registered doesn't make your suggestion right but it does make it credible since by using the same username, you're "accountable" (for lack of a better term) for what you post. My purpose for this whole thing is to learn if there are any valid reasons for people not registering. So far, I'm not reading anything. I was registered and contributed on Renalweb until it became a den of bullies and trollers, and to be honest, I trolled on there a couple times. I am on other forums from hunting, fishing, shooting, military, barbecueing, travelling, etc, I am even a moderator on one. I understand where you are coming from. I just recently registered after visiting, watching this forum almost since it's inception and deciding it is truly here to help Biomeds. There is no trolling, no fussing, no feuding. What I'm seeing in the dialysis tech world I'm involved in, all the older Biomeds are retiring, passing on, newer people with minimum mechanical ability are coming into the field. I precept and mentor these newer, younger folks. My team is equally balanced between younger and older Biomeds, so we have a good support system in place. Other teams don't have this, there are teams in our region that are all new and may not have the experienced support until you get to the regional level. Then factor in, big brother watches your electronic devices, who wants to be known as the person who, even though fully trained and attended all classes, has to revert to a forum for help in performing your job. So my question Chuck, is requiring people who post be registered going to help these newer people and make our world better, or is this a case of "I want" because I'm a moderator. Food for thought.
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Post by Chuck Weddle on Apr 20, 2024 12:34:56 GMT
I was registered and contributed on Renalweb until it became a den of bullies and trollers, and to be honest, I trolled on there a couple times. I am on other forums from hunting, fishing, shooting, military, barbecueing, travelling, etc, I am even a moderator on one. I understand where you are coming from. I just recently registered after visiting, watching this forum almost since it's inception and deciding it is truly here to help Biomeds. There is no trolling, no fussing, no feuding. What I'm seeing in the dialysis tech world I'm involved in, all the older Biomeds are retiring, passing on, newer people with minimum mechanical ability are coming into the field. I precept and mentor these newer, younger folks. My team is equally balanced between younger and older Biomeds, so we have a good support system in place. Other teams don't have this, there are teams in our region that are all new and may not have the experienced support until you get to the regional level. Then factor in, big brother watches your electronic devices, who wants to be known as the person who, even though fully trained and attended all classes, has to revert to a forum for help in performing your job. So my question Chuck, is requiring people who post be registered going to help these newer people and make our world better, or is this a case of "I want" because I'm a moderator. Food for thought. Just a few points.... 1. As far as "Big Brother" watching.....Not being registered doesn't make it more difficult to track activity so that's not a valid reason. 2. Yes, I think it will help people. As I posted earlier that you quoted...You quickly learn who's advice is sound (or not) when it comes from the same "name" instead of a name that changes as often as most people change their underwear. 3. What "I want" as a moderator has nothing to do with it. If it did, this poll and thread wouldn't exist. 4. When I set up the poll I left the thread open so that unregistered people could comment a valid reason against registering. So far, not a single comment has been made by a "guest".
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BMF
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Post by BMF on Apr 22, 2024 14:47:32 GMT
I agree with with your reasoning for only allowing registered users to post. A reason why I can understand someone not wanting to register would be for fear of repercussions from their employer. Here's an example: I used my work email when I registered, of course you don't have to do that. My username is not my name obviously. There are options when you register for who can view your email. The most secure option is staff only. I don't know who the staff members are, nor is it any of my concern. Let's assume I post an answer to a question that someone on the staff deems inappropriate or unsafe. If the staff member or one of the staff members in this forum also works for the same company as I do, what's to stop the staff member from reporting my response to my employer? Now, this is a hypothetical situation, but this situation maybe a reason why some would want to stay unregistered. I personally would not post or recommend anything unsafe or knowingly false. I would hope some unregistered guests would offer some of their own reasoning. I personally don't care either way. I have been registered since the beginning of this forum and also feel that seeing quality responses from certain individuals builds a trust that you can feel confident in trying some of those fixes. This forum is lightyears better than renalweb in that there is almost no belittling and arguing over nonsense. Sure people can get frustrated with the same questions being repeatedly asked, and for the most part, members will politely instruct a poster to search for that topic if it has been posted in the past. I think all the ADMIN do an amazing job and this forum is definitely an asset to the dialysis technical community. Keep up the great work!
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Post by Chuck Weddle on Apr 22, 2024 15:18:48 GMT
Just to put your (and anyones) mind at ease....Dave74, Admin, nor I work for Fresenuis, Davita, DCI, Liberty, ARA, RCP, LMNOP etc.
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Post by SrCusEngr on Apr 22, 2024 17:47:19 GMT
CW_ Just had a foreigner who wrote their problem in French. Probable did really understand the "register" process, but asked a sincere question for assistance. He/she may not be able to read English, well enough to register, but he definitly was looking for assistance.
So I just thought if this was doable. Allow one guest post. In that threat that is created, advise the guest to register to allow further postings. That is, if you do decide to restrict postings to registered users.
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Post by stuff on Apr 22, 2024 18:36:48 GMT
Out of curiosity, what are the objections to registering? A few have said that they "can see both sides". What is the side of not registering? It can't be to stay anonymous. All of the people who have posted on this thread are registered. Myself and phillipashleyludlow (I guess that's his real name) are the only ones that aren't anonymous. If i am new and came across this site and HAD to register to ask for help i would just move along. Its one just one more string of hoops to jump through, more passwords to have to remember and more internet hassle stuff. Though allowing them to search and find answers could be helpful, but they can not see photos if one is posted for a repair. Registering as far as i can remember did not involve real names but needed a real email, so you can register and still be anonymous.
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Post by Bones on Apr 22, 2024 18:42:57 GMT
Registering takes two minutes. Its not very difficult. If you have concerns about your employer watching the computer or what not, you can always register on your phone. You don't have to write anything in the bio or username that would indicate who you are. My Username is literally my gamertag..... Write down your username and password and stick it in your wallet. This isn't very hard. They are literally requesting that you are registered so we don't have 8000 guests commenting. As someone whom runs another forum with over 4000 users and 10k+ "guests", it can get very overwhelming, very quickly. Considering everything they've done to help all of us biomeds in one way or another, and to bring back what was RenalWeb... this is a very small ask. There is always another option... yall can look at the TS Guide lol.
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Post by guest2day on Apr 23, 2024 17:24:55 GMT
I am one of those guest.. I frequent the site a few times a week but never register. Why? Simple, b/c I don't want to. Also, I did comment back on the other thread in regards to guest registering and I made note that I do need to register... Maybe one of these days haha. Sometimes you just want to assist with a post, leave and come back to see how the OP's situation progresses
I posted this a few months ago:
The site can "force" visitors to sign-up to be registered users of the board so that would eliminate the ghosting guests who pose questions and not returning with a fix. I understand the forum is public and makes for better interactions and yes I am a guest that needs to be registered too lol.
If all users are registered, the OP of the thread/post can receive an e-mail of when their thread/post is bumped. The site would have make a the bumping email permanent but users can turn off e-mail notifications when other posters replies in that said thread. That would help with "spam" of emails for them but the bumping email will always come thru from the admins."
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