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    Re: You know what annoys me? —John Neal
   (...) Precisely! Dave!, Dave!, I'm surprised at you. The sad fact is, you *aren't* their most important consumer (at least you aren't the demo they're after). That would be the 18 & under crowd. It sounds like someone is becoming old and (...) (23 years ago, 9-Nov-01, to lugnet.off-topic.fun)
   
        Re: You know what annoys me? —Dave Schuler
     (...) Nonsense--as a 30-year-old, I'm sure my voice is 1.67X as important as any 18-year-old's! 8^) (...) Free market arguments aside, I don't particularly care for the ever-increasing presence of ads for prescription drugs. "Ask your doctor about (...) (23 years ago, 9-Nov-01, to lugnet.off-topic.fun)
    
         Re: You know what annoys me? —John Neal
      In lugnet.off-topic.fun, Dave Schuler writes: "Ask your doctor (...) ROTFL Yes! Maybe *that's* why healthcare costs are skyrocketing-- we've got too many morons tying up doctors with info-seeking office visits! BTW, Dave! just between you and me-- I (...) (23 years ago, 9-Nov-01, to lugnet.off-topic.fun)
    
         Re: You know what annoys me? —Ross Crawford
     (...) Yeah, I was amazed how many ads you get for prescription drugs. Here in Aus I assume it's illegal, 'cos we don't get any (drugs, yes, but not prescription). One thing I noticed is at least they seem to have lots of info about possible side (...) (23 years ago, 9-Nov-01, to lugnet.off-topic.fun)
    
         Re: You know what annoys me? —Dave Schuler
      (...) Legislation was passed a few years ago allowing drug companies to advertise, on the (not-yet-borne-out) assumption that it would help reduce drug costs. (...) Sometimes the side effects seem worse than the malady that the drug is intended to (...) (23 years ago, 9-Nov-01, to lugnet.off-topic.fun)
     
          Re: You know what annoys me? —Dave Low
       (...) Dr Dave's prescription for shyness can cause vomiting, trembling, aggression, melancholy, loss of bladder control, blackouts, impeded judgement, reduced coordination and severe headaches. Yes, it's beer, and it's worth it. --DaveL (23 years ago, 9-Nov-01, to lugnet.off-topic.fun)
     
          Re: You know what annoys me? —Aaron Dalan
      (...) Unfortunately, I have some personal experience with social anxiety disorder, and if severe, it is far worse than "shyness." It is very hard for most people to understand why a seemingly normal person would refuse to get out of the car for 3 (...) (23 years ago, 9-Nov-01, to lugnet.off-topic.fun)
     
          Re: You know what annoys me? —Dave Schuler
      (...) Well, that's why I said "less charitable souls might call [it] shyness." *I* don't call it that. Dave! (23 years ago, 10-Nov-01, to lugnet.off-topic.fun)
    
         Re: You know what annoys me? —Dave Low
     (...) Though drug companies _can_ "promote public awareness" about certain conditions, and advise you to see your doctor for more information -- do you remember Pfizer's magazine ads with a picture of ten crotches? I didn't notice whether the boxer (...) (23 years ago, 9-Nov-01, to lugnet.off-topic.fun)
   
        Re: You know what annoys me? —Richard Marchetti
   (...) Lots and lots to be sure. I have seen that one advert where the young lady sits on a block or something with the voice-over saying "I am part of a disturbing trend..." I have understood (hey, I'm not even a doctor on tv) that 90% of U.S. (...) (23 years ago, 9-Nov-01, to lugnet.off-topic.fun)
 

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