Tuesday, February 14, 2006
File this Under What a World We Live In: Munchausen by Internet: Faking Illness Online
Munchausen by Internet: Faking Illness Online
Okay, I'm familiar with Munchausen by Proxy, the horrific psychological disorder and/or excuse that is far too frequently in the news. But this???
People who troll message boards pretending they have illnesses or disorders or other problems in order to foment sympathy among the people who are frequenting the board for whatever its real purpose might be.
Honestly, what's wrong with these folks? (Oh yeah. We know what's wrong. It's Munchausen's).
I read recently that technology is a Faustian bargain and I believe that is true, with the Internet most of all ....
Okay, I'm familiar with Munchausen by Proxy, the horrific psychological disorder and/or excuse that is far too frequently in the news. But this???
People who troll message boards pretending they have illnesses or disorders or other problems in order to foment sympathy among the people who are frequenting the board for whatever its real purpose might be.
Honestly, what's wrong with these folks? (Oh yeah. We know what's wrong. It's Munchausen's).
I read recently that technology is a Faustian bargain and I believe that is true, with the Internet most of all ....
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