Saturday, December 1, 2012

18. Munchausen By Internet: Faking Illnesses Online


                As there are many disorders found throughout humanity, it is hardly surprising that there is one concerning people who pretend to be ill.  This disorder has grown worse, and more dangerous, due to what?

                The internet of course.

                Maia Szalavitz discussed this topic well, revealing the scary effects it can have.  She brings up a story in which a cancer patient was in search for people who were facing the same hardships as her.  What she found was two stalkers disguised as cancer patients.  The following speaks of the subjects feelings afterwards.

                This article has a sense of warning to it, unfortunately though, Szalvitz distracts from the main purpose when weaving in her tale.  Though it originally supported her claims, Szalvitz’s tale went on to a bit of a random and unrelated note, bringing up things that had nothing to do with the message.

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