Really? Is that what it's come to?
Defecation? Constipation?
Is this what Fluther is for?
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@Hawaii_Jake I am wondering the same thing. Fewer questions overall and fewer worth even reading let alone answering.
Hahaha…I “passed” those two questions as well…too “impactive” for me. lol
To some extent, yeah. Or at least it is now.
But think of all the knockoff handbags!
2 in a row, maybe some sort of collective “movement?” ;-)
Oh, the puns just keep coming.
Why not? We answer all other health related questions. Just because it doesn’t spark much in the way of discussion, doesn’t mean that it isn’t worth asking.
Having a healthy bowel movement is very important. The first question was genuine.
I don’t understand why there is any problem with the question that remains, though I did not see the one that was deleted. I don’t think that’s what it has ‘come to,’ but I think that is a great example of how functional Fluther can be.
If your doctor, who you trust, gives you information that you find questionable… why shouldn’t you be able to come to Fluther and get other opinions?
If you prefer not to talk about your bathroom habits, then just don’t participate in answering those questions. That’s the beauty of Fluther.
Anal is as anal does
retentive now and always was
for when you wish upon a seat
what comes out is what you eat
But wait!
Now we move onto hiccuping!
Can you hiccuop and defecate at the same time?
Sorta like patting your belly and rubbing your head maybe?
Alright..Colomas’ plum rummy, she’s gotto go…to bed. ;-)
@ANef_is_Enuf : You can click on @johnpowell‘s link and see the question that was deleted. It was not meant to stimulate conversation that would educate us in any fashion. Seeing the 2 questions right next to each other was more than I cared to take.
Yes, we should be open on Fluther to serious discussions that a member may have about almost any bodily function, but we must also remember that the vast majority of us are not doctors, and this may not be the site for some questions.
Maybe I’m just squeamish. Maybe it’s my problem, but I don’t see Fluther as the forum for discussing excretory matters.
Well the deleted question was clearly asked by someone quite immature.. and that wasn’t what I would consider to be a serious question.
I also don’t think it is necessary to go to a doctor to find out how often your average person visits the bathroom. I think that if we can discuss pedophilia, bestiality, zit popping, cacti, religion, politics, hobbies, and everything in between… I don’t see why someone can’t ask a health question related to a basic bodily function. I feel like Fluther is the perfect forum for such a question, personally.
@ANef_is_Enuf It did give off a “LOL POOPING LOL” vibe.
To me, I’m glad Fluther is a accepting enough community to freely discuss your fecal matters, but I usually keep myself out of those threads. All the people that want to be in those, go ahead, but it’s not for me. I don’t see it as an issue with the site, but I do think questions like that get a little overpowering at times.
Not to put a serious answer in a silly question (oh what the hell, I’ll do it anyway) but I wish pooping wasn’t such a taboo subject, because then the significant number of people who suffer from digestive diseases wouldn’t have such a hard time finding support among their friends.
But, yeah, pooping, lol
The standards have indeed been lowered over the last year. Witness the game questions, the your favorite questions and so on.
If it’s good enough for Oprah (which I believe none would question as being a quality program) then it should be just fine for Fluther.
But when Oprah had Dr. Oz, (a respected heart surgeon) bring up the subject to discuss evidence of well-balanced diet and health, it provided a few chuckles. But it also provided very sensible health info and guidelines.
The first Q here on Fluther was asked in seriousness by someone recuperating from MAJOR gastric surgery. She wanted feedback from others since the estimate the Dr. gave her seemed pretty dubious. So, why not ask the collective about their own experiences?
The second (similar) Q was just being immature and stupid. But should that necessarily invalidate the first? Is that fair?
If someone doesn’t want to participate, just pass it by. There have most certainly have been FAR MORE unsavory (and/or downright frivolous) subjects raised before. Normalization of Pedophilia, anyone?
Why is this being singled out as so over the top? I don’t get it. I honestly don’t.
@Buttonstc : I asked this question, so I guess I’ll answer yours. The second egregious question was in exceedingly poor taste and came right on the heels of the first serious one. I objected to that only.
@Jake
I agree completely with you about the 2nd Q.
But you didn’t make it at all clear until just now that your objection was limited to ONLY the 2nd Q. You stated that you don’t believe that Fluther is the proper place to discuss excretory Questions. Period.
The term excretory covers both Qs alike so one would assume you meant the entirety of Qs devoted to that topic.
Now that you’ve clarified it, that makes sense.
Sumfin smells funny around here & I ain’t talkin bout Milo’s arse crack.
As others have said, the first was a serious question, the second… not so much. That’s why the second one is gone.
In more gross news, I’m puking my guts up, and only checking in for a second. I think I have food poisoning. Blech.
I’m sitting on the toilet even as I read this, and I find so disgusting that I’m almost ready to set aside my doughnuts and coffee.
@augustlan Oh no, I hope you feel better soon. Food poisoning sucks.
@augustlan
Oooh, terrible, terrible..poor thing! :-(
@augustlan Oh dear. I hope you’re feeling better by the time you read this.
The older one gets and the more often we have to deal with older relatives, the more you will be OK with allowing questions about constipation. It’s something that happens to us all, eventually. It’s not a fun topic, but when you need help, you need help. Good to know that there are people here on Fluther that can talk about it in a helpful manner.
I’m feeling much better today. Thanks guys. :)
Two questions about poop don’t automatically mean that Fluther is going down the shitter.
Sorry. That must be getting old by now…XD
One of em is completely legit, and if you look at the activity of the user who posted the one that got pulled, you can tell he’s some kinda troll, or at least someone who wasn’t really willing to learn the guidelines. I answered one of his questions while pretty much knowing this, so I feel kinda lame. (not the poop one)
As far as whether or not this subject should be discussed here, well it’s a site made for a variety of things to discuss. Fecal matter can be one, if done constructively and maturely.
I couldn’t have been that bad if it got all of this play here.
Well, I think the fact that the question got wiped from Fluther speaks loads about which types of fecal questions will get canned. Furthermore, I’m glad that someone rose a stink about it because it was just shitty. That being said, the wiseass that posted it was probably just looking to be the life of the potty and is now feeling rather flushed that other jellies became so anal.
@jonsblond I read a great deal of that site’s content a while back. It really is informative.
iiI had a nightmare where there was a “Y” on our web page—
I fear it might be happening.
I am straining from answering those questions.
Any question is ligit. Answering or not is up to the individual jelly.
My constipated thoughts wouldn’t add new information to the threads @erichw1504.
Perhaps a sit at this stool will help you sort through it, @SpatzieLover.
@SpatzieLover well you can take your business and dump it elsewhere!
No worries button, I’ll drop my load at Uncle John’s!
I heard he collects turtle heads.
Last I talked to him, he was having trouble getting the train out of the tunnel.
Off topic, but what movie is the sled named rosebud?
@XOIIO Citizen Kane. Now why on earth did you ask that in this thread? :p
@augustlan It’s related to the comments above, if you recall fat bastard in austin powers
Too long ago. It’s gone from my memory banks! Yet I remember Citizen Kane. Stupid brain.
This is the first question thread I remember seeing on here dedicated to defecation and constipation! Congratulations. :)
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