by Highlander is semi-retired from AB on October 2nd, 2007

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With non-professionals giving answers to medical questions, what if someone acts on bad advice and dies? Is AB not held partially responsible?

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  • by I love my baby on October 2nd, 2007

    I love my baby

    I doubt it seriously because of this.


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  • by Jade on October 2nd, 2007

    Jade

    No..there is a disclaimer.

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  • by Meow Meow 1BadMutha TBMF on October 2nd, 2007

    Meow Meow 1BadMutha  TBMF

    No. It says this at the bottonm of every page:

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  • by LadyLuck on October 2nd, 2007

    LadyLuck

    Nope. It was the user's decision to or not to follow the advice.

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  • by CuppyCake is actually missing Ohio... on October 2nd, 2007

    CuppyCake is actually missing Ohio...

    No...because of this:

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  • by Sheriff Raff -Answerhag on December 7th, 2008

    Sheriff Raff  -Answerhag

    On the other side of the coin, think about how many people have not killed themselves because of just some understanding and empathy of strangers on AB. I think more people have been "saved" than those that might have suffered.

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  • by Teri on December 7th, 2008

    Teri

    They have a disclaimer stating they are not.....

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  • by Dr_Dredd on December 7th, 2008

    Dr_Dredd

    As others have mentioned, the disclaimer may limit liability to AB. But what about the person who gave the advice? Would it make any difference if they were a professional versus non-professional?

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