Amen, Paul Smith.



>Deal PaulandSilus,
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>Your name appears to be new in the group and perhaps this explains your
>post. This group has evolved through discussion, differing opinion and
>dissemination of knowledge. This group is the way many people want it to be.
>Having many different opinions and theories is what makes it dynamic,
>versatile and creative. We are extremely fortuitous in have someone of Dr
>Nase's expertise and knowledge contribute to this group. Any comments made
>by Dr Nase are thought through and he will often use empirical evidence and
>anecdotal evidence to back his points up. Furthermore, Dr Nase is able to
>offer sound clinical advice and will quickly highlight a post recommending a
>product which maybe harmful or misleading in the Rosacea area. Without
>someone like this, who is truly on our side, I can't help but feel that this
>group could be the target of unscrupulous marketing, by companies or fly by
>nights trying to make a quick buck.
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>Upon reading the post by Dr Nase you draw upon for your comments, I see an
>open and informative at times critical discussion of the points made. This
>type of dialogue is essential if we are to progress the cause of rosaceans.
>In the same light, spirit of debate and dynamism, I welcome your post.
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>However, I would ask that you consider your future responses and
>suggestions, giving some credit and respect to the fact that Dr Nase is most
>probably the foremost source of expertise available in the Rosacea field,
>and that he continues to be there for us, over and above the call of duty.
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>Finally, I am certain any poll taken of this group would highlight 99.999%
>gratitude and support for Dr Nase's previous and future posts.
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>So lets hope he doesn't start up his own board...but knowing how may hours
>Dr Nase seems to squeeze out of a day it wouldn't surprise me!
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>Sincerely,
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>Paul Smith
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>As I am writing this the thought just crossed my mind, "where would I be had
>Dr Nase not undertaken all his work and research", the answer is I would
>never have stumbled on his site, or bought his book. Consequently, I would
>most likely be continuing to waste money, buying ineffective products from
>websites that made unrealistic claims about their products, as I did for
>many years!! So giving Rosacea Research a much needed kick up the ass...
>THANK YOU DR NASE!!
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>-----Original Message-----
>From: rosacea-support@yahoogroups.com
>[mailto:rosacea-support@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of paulandsilus
>Sent: 12 May 2005 15:05
>To: rosacea-support@yahoogroups.com
>Subject: [rosacea] Dr. Nase rosacea support
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>Dr. Nase,
>You are certainly passionate about how you feel this support group
>should operate. It is admirable. However, I am afraid this board
>will never be completely the way you would like it to be. As it has
>been pointed out, there are always new people asking the same
>questions, and people posting about products that have helped them,
>even if you think the products or the way they are promoted are
>discreditable. I don't know if there is any way to really control
>the whole thing. I am afraid that it is just not completely crystal
>clear what causes rosacea, and people respond to different products
>and/or treatments in unpredictable ways. Therefore there will always
>be a certain amount of confusion in discussions about rosacea,
>despite your best efforts to control that.
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>If you really want a certain focus on the topic of rosacea, I don't
>know if there is another way for you to get it than to start your
>own board. I know you are very busy, but obviously this is something
>you care about a lot. Just a thought.
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