>  if some of us  want to use titles when addressing someone in
> Lactnet, I don't think it should bother anyone - just consider it "cultural
> tolerance"...

and...

>  "I LOVE to see those "MD"s in the sig line - because I
> love to know that you are all out there, carrying forth good BF info

And...one more reason...

For many in our culture information is valid *only* when it comes from someone with
the *right* initials.  I share info gleaned from Lactnet (always with permission of
the poster, of course) with both mothers and other professionals, and those titles
and initials help.

Anne Cook, MS, LLLL
Sturgis, MI

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