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CountAllVotes

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4. relying on the internet for info

Reply to Jilly_in_VA (Original post)

Mon Dec 8, 2025, 01:32 PM

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Not a great idea in some cases.

Was just reading about some people that adopted a kitten after watching youtube videos about kittens.

The world is far different than what youtube or other aspects of the internet reveal.

In this case, death and severe harm to children!

What idiots!

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Child dies, siblings hospitalized after 'alkaline diet,' parents charged [View all] Jilly_in_VA Monday OP

Those "parents" mercuryblues Monday #1

So sad to watch this happening in our country Johnny2X2X Monday #2

I agree and to add to that, its a rich bed of recruits for white supremacy. Its no surprise that so many got tulipsandroses Tuesday #32

Lot of idiots with degrees in Health Science from YouTube University Torchlight Monday #3

Unfortunately, there are some... littlemissmartypants Monday #15

They are however, the easiest mark. Torchlight Monday #16

There are bunches of so called educated people who are very naive. littlemissmartypants Monday #17

relying on the internet for info CountAllVotes Monday #4

This is an example of the stupid taking over the country and world JI7 Monday #5

. dalton99a Monday #6

People can find anything they want online. yardwork Monday #7

Even if you're doing "plant-based" Jilly_in_VA Monday #8

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Commercial infant formula started in the 1870s. intheflow Monday #22

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Yes!! This is exactly what I was thinking! AllyCat Monday #21

"the couple interpreted the children's rapid weight loss as evidence the diet was working and removing toxins," BlueWaveNeverEnd Monday #9

Sounds like the "toxins" needing removal were the ones called Tremaure and Janiece. GopherGal Tuesday #24

Generally speaking, children in this age group do not need to lose weight. 3catwoman3 Tuesday #30

We are already seeing popsdenver Monday #10

The RFK Junior Diet NBachers Monday #11

Put HIM on it Jilly_in_VA Monday #12

That poor baby's tombstone should read: LudwigPastorius Monday #13

Post removed Post removed Tuesday #33

Doctor's advice vs anonymous posters' advice Ilsa Tuesday #34

" ... growing distrust of medical care." Dr. T Monday #14

I'd vote for the former. Hands down. AZ8theist Monday #18

I treat social media like the cancer that it is. Dr. T Monday #19

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Clearly there's good diet advice but there's also bad diet advice bucolic_frolic Tuesday #26

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Are you actually looking online... Melon Tuesday #29

The internet is a giant rumor mill for the gullible. Jeebo Tuesday #27

During my nearly half-century in pediatrics, starting quite early in my... 3catwoman3 Tuesday #31