Inka
Well-Known Member
- Relationship to Diabetes
- Type 1
“…if we are able to imagine the forum as large round wooden table (Knights of Camelot, Monty Python & Holy Grail), with seating all around the table where those closest to the table have more say, are heard from their platforms, and behind-the-scenes have fraternity networks going back to private education, elite universities and their family names cementing their undisputed place at the head of the table leading all debates and discussions, all eyes on them for their opinion, and in the corner of the room jumping up and down behind the seating but mostly ignored, are less privileged folks…”
I’ve never noticed or been aware of such things on the forum. Have people referred or implied they’re from elite universities, etc, or, if this phrase is ok, the ‘upper class’?? I’ve found that everyone’s voice is listened to. Some people have more diabetes knowledge/experience than others but that’s not to do with privilege. It can be simply the length of time they’ve had it, the variety of drugs and tech they’ve tried, if they’ve done a course, etc etc.
I think this is a pretty equal place. I listen to anyone who has something interesting or helpful to contribute, as I’d guess most people do. I’ve no idea where anyone went to uni or how much money they’ve got. That’s irrelevant. Or are you talking about the mods? If so, the same goes for them.
I’ve never noticed or been aware of such things on the forum. Have people referred or implied they’re from elite universities, etc, or, if this phrase is ok, the ‘upper class’?? I’ve found that everyone’s voice is listened to. Some people have more diabetes knowledge/experience than others but that’s not to do with privilege. It can be simply the length of time they’ve had it, the variety of drugs and tech they’ve tried, if they’ve done a course, etc etc.
I think this is a pretty equal place. I listen to anyone who has something interesting or helpful to contribute, as I’d guess most people do. I’ve no idea where anyone went to uni or how much money they’ve got. That’s irrelevant. Or are you talking about the mods? If so, the same goes for them.