If interested check out my website called www.seizuretalk.com
and let me know what you think.
Thanks
-Mike
and let me know what you think.
Thanks
-Mike
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Hi Mike,
Please understand that I say this as someone who used to teach English as a second language at the university level.
Is your first language English? If so (or not), where were you raised? Do you speak any other languages as well?
The reason I ask is that there are several instances on your site where the word usage is not exactly wrong but it just sounds odd.
For example in your article about what to do if you see a person having a seizure, you refer to "the singular" meaning the person having the seizure. I think you mean "the individual". Singular would not be used in this context.
I was not saying anything against the article content, Mike.
And you didn't answer my question.
You asked for honest feedback (at least I thought that's what you wanted).
To me, the content is very good but it reads like it needs a native English speaking copy editor.
You talk about a person "damaging" themselves in a seizure. The word damage is for inanimate objects. People get injured not damaged.
Sorry for trying to help.
I was not saying anything against the article content, Mike.
And you didn't answer my question.
You asked for honest feedback (at least I thought that's what you wanted).
To me, the content is very good but it reads like it needs a native English speaking copy editor.
You talk about a person "damaging" themselves in a seizure. The word damage is for inanimate objects. People get injured not damaged.
Sorry for trying to help.
AlohaBird, there isn't anything wrong with constructive criticism, but your initial comments were directed at Mike personally and not just to the issue with grammar on the website. Let's try to keep it friendly here.
Mike, I don't know what you are referring to when you mention Liftware. Are you referring to an ad that is on the page?
"Aviation" is a general term that has to do with airplanes and helicopters, not breathing.
I am not just talking about points of style here. I am talking about having critical information be in a form where it can be understood.
There is a big difference between aviation and airway.
Airway: An airway is based on a centerline that extends from one navigation aid or intersection to another navigation aid (or through several navigation aids or intersections); used to establish a known route for en route procedures between terminal areas.
mspang said:Question everyone. Does anyone see Liftware on the screen when you click on my site www.seizuretalk.com? Just found about that a couple days ago which helps shakiness when eating. Has anybody ever tried that?
I never criticized the person. Ever.AlohaBird, there isn't anything wrong with constructive criticism, but your initial comments were directed at Mike personally and not just to the issue with grammar on the website. Let's try to keep it friendly here.
OK, OK. I'm a big meanie. That's a given.
I thought Mike was looking not just for compliments but for actual feedback that might help to improve his site.
Sorry Mike, but this is a quote from your post about what to do if you see someone having a seizure.
"4. Keep the singular’s aviation route open."
Huh?
To those of us who know something about epilepsy it is clear that you are talking about keeping the person's airway open.
To someone who knew nothing about epilepsy, the above might not be clear at all.
"Aviation" is a general term that has to do with airplanes and helicopters, not breathing.
I am not just talking about points of style here. I am talking about having critical information be in a form where it can be understood.
There is a big difference between aviation and airway.
But if you just want compliments.................
Mspang, your site says:Do many of us drive with epilepsy?
http://www.seizuretalk.com/driving-with-a-medical-condition-epilepsy/
However, medical conditions such as seizure can be a potential treat
Do many of us drive with epilepsy?
http://www.seizuretalk.com/driving-with-a-medical-condition-epilepsy/
However, medical conditions such as seizure can be a potential treat to this desire
People experiencing one or more therapeutic conditions are firmly encouraged to arrange nearly with their doctors so as to figure out whether they can drive or not.