I'd be annoyed if it were in seriousness, but if they were someone I liked who was trying to be funny or something, I'd let it slide. I know what you mean, though, because I do kind of want to kick people who use the more common nickname for my name on me. Weird sentence.
I'd let it slide too if it were someone I knew who obviously wasn't trying to be obnoxious, but I do still get a DO NOT WANT reaction; I just don't do anything about it. :">
I generally don't ever think about getting the H1N1 shot, just like I don't ever think about getting the flu shot, cause I don't like shots or the possibility about getting sick/having bad reactions to the shot anyway.
Yeah, I've never even considered the seasonal flu shot. H1N1 is a bit different, since stats are showing that it actually directly kills people (whereas garden-variety flu deaths very often have to do with complications arising from the flu). I JUST DON'T KNOW. First I was going to get it for the sake of my pregnant friends, but now they're split right down the middle and arguing over whether or not it's a good idea for THEM to get the shot, so I'm like, dude, I'll just see you next summer >_> XD
I still think the widespread H1N1 vaccination is a cash-in attempt, especially with all the fear-mongering by the media and the scare tactics North American governments are using; it just really seems over-the-top for something that, while certainly dangerous, is far from equivalent to the 1918 pandemic. x_x
since stats are showing that it actually directly kills people
That's not what I heard. I heard that most people who died from H1N1 already had some underlying condition which had weakened their immune system. The doctors over here say that if a person is generally healthy, they should have no trouble getting through this form of flu.
No, I'm talking specifically about the deaths that involved people without preexisting conditions, because there are such people (primarily children under 15, so far). Current data shows that it's the H1N1 virus attacking the lungs directly that's causing the deaths; that's not usually the case with seasonal flu.
I am called Pokey all the time, doesn't bother me none.
My RL name has several nickname variations; I can tell who met me when in my life depending on which variant they use (because I have gone by all at various points); I have been a teensy bit annoyed at colleagues who attempt familiarity, when no leave to do so was given. Especially if I do not care much for said colleague (~stabbity stab~).
About the H1N1 shot, no one's really sure how well it works - in fact, in the states (from what I've heard), something has to be signed saying you can't sue the drug company or something if it makes you sick. No, thank you, I'll take my chances. I am, however, going to get the usual flu shot this year, which I normally skip.
Shortforms don't bother me online at all, and nicknames only occasionally bother me IRL, mostly if they're being called by people that aren't close enough friends for that sort of thing. But then again, I'll answer to pretty much anything.
*laughs* If I knew that you were talking to me when you were calling me "Bob," I'd actually probably find it funny. But then again, I am odd... and have two uncles and a cousin named Bob!
I called my doctor's office today, to ask about their policy as to the H1N1 flu shots, and they said that only people with a specific indication get the shot. In fact, if they were to give the shot to people with no specific indication, they'd get in trouble. So, no shot for me. I've started taking Echinacea again. :)
As for the nicknames, when people shorten my real name it sort of irks me. On the internet, on the other hand, I like it when people call me Sam. *g*
Here they're having immunisation clinics for everyone -- they've been open for the high-risk (immunocompromised) groups since the beginning of the month, and this week they opened them for the general population.
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I still think the widespread H1N1 vaccination is a cash-in attempt, especially with all the fear-mongering by the media and the scare tactics North American governments are using; it just really seems over-the-top for something that, while certainly dangerous, is far from equivalent to the 1918 pandemic. x_x
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That's not what I heard. I heard that most people who died from H1N1 already had some underlying condition which had weakened their immune system. The doctors over here say that if a person is generally healthy, they should have no trouble getting through this form of flu.
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My cookies are my cookies, dammit.
I am called Pokey all the time, doesn't bother me none.
My RL name has several nickname variations; I can tell who met me when in my life depending on which variant they use (because I have gone by all at various points); I have been a teensy bit annoyed at colleagues who attempt familiarity, when no leave to do so was given. Especially if I do not care much for said colleague (~stabbity stab~).
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I just generally don't think it's polite when people feel free to call others whatever they want, whether online or IRL.
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Shortforms don't bother me online at all, and nicknames only occasionally bother me IRL, mostly if they're being called by people that aren't close enough friends for that sort of thing. But then again, I'll answer to pretty much anything.
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...what if I called you Bob? >.>
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As for the nicknames, when people shorten my real name it sort of irks me. On the internet, on the other hand, I like it when people call me Sam. *g*
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