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LaRoza
November 11th, 2007, 06:10 PM
http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=609162 was closed because:



Closing this thread. There has been no scientific study to back up the original posters assertions. There is no link between vaccines and autism.


Although there is no hard link, it is wrong to say that there is no link at all. http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/38784.php shows that although there is no formal recognition of the dangers of certain vaccines, the article states:



In 1999, on the recommendation of the American Academy of Pediatrics and U.S. Public Health Service, thimerosal was removed from most childhood vaccines as a "precautionary" measure - i.e. without admitting to any causal link between thimerosal and autism.


This shows that there is some doubt of the safety of that chemical. The addition of this chemical to vaccines correlated with a steady rise of Autism, its removal with a decrease.

To close the thread because the Moderator didn't find this compelling is not right. To close it for other reasons, perhaps. I didn't read the OP's article, and originally responded, although I didn't quote, posters in the thread who saw no logical reason to be wary of vaccines. I gave there view, without taking a stance, and gave some evidence. Others were not so kind, and called me (and others) and idiot and stupid.

Please change the reasoning of the closing of the thread, or unlock it.

KiwiNZ
November 12th, 2007, 12:20 AM
Thanks for raising this issue here LaRosa.

This is a tricky one . Staff are currently discussing this issue and the thread concerned.
Can you bare with us for a time while we sort this out .

KiwiNZ
November 12th, 2007, 08:09 PM
After giving this a lot of thought I am of the belief that this thread should remain closed.

It is a topic that I doubt if there is many here that are qualified to comment with knowledge or authority. And given the subject matter it would be better dicussed on a forum or place where authoritive comment can be made and FUD is avoided.

LaRoza
November 12th, 2007, 08:19 PM
Could the reason be changed, as I see it as joining in the thread (by giving an opinio) then closing it. I agree closing it is justified, but not with that reason.

KiwiNZ
November 12th, 2007, 08:37 PM
I have posted a clarification in the thread