Héctor Álvarez

CMV: "Every case is different / ask your doctor" is gatekeeping bs

This is most commonly seen with law firms / healthcare providers, where they publish a general article about some question and end with this to encourage a consultation. I consider this gatekeeping because I assume / it is reasonable to assume that every profession has an SOP (Standard Operating Procedure), i.e. a series of "If this Then that, Else ((nested) If this Then that, Else...)".
For example, for every case a lawyer will handle, there will be some applicable law. Because the law defines the condition for someone to be considered guilty, the lawyer just applies the conditions to find feasible defenses. For the sake of this discussion, case law is treated the same as statutory law. Thus, lawyers just "execute" a series of "if-else" statements.
It's the same for doctors. A doctor orders a series of labs (or observe symptoms), and based on those ("If-else") make diagnosis or prescribe medication (and decide dosage).
TLDR: "Every case / everyone is different" is not true. Almost everything (or at least the most common things) can be described as a bunch of "If-else"'s, thus the claim of "uniqueness" is simply gatekeeping and a way to generate revenue.

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Jonas Leclercq
Jonas Leclercq
@purpletiger234572 · Jan 11, 2026 9:17 pm

On the surface, this reads stronger on paper than in practice and that’s why opinions are all over the place

Clóvis Farias
Clóvis Farias
@blueduck664816 · Jan 11, 2026 9:17 pm

From my side, this reads stronger on paper than in practice That’s what changes the context. Could be wrong, but that’s how it comes across.

Allan Simmons
Allan Simmons
@blacklion900609 · Jan 11, 2026 9:16 pm

To be fair, the signal is clear, the strategy less so which is why this is getting picked apart That part stands out. Hard to say where this lands long term.

Malik Pelletier
Malik Pelletier
@orangetiger711706 · Jan 11, 2026 9:08 pm

Honestly, the timing matters more than people admit and that’s why this won’t land the same for everyone

Malik Pelletier
Malik Pelletier
@orangetiger711706 · Jan 11, 2026 9:08 pm

Reaction: Take it off us, It burns us!!!

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Elias Wiita
Elias Wiita
@greenpeacock155683 · Jan 11, 2026 9:03 pm

the wording alone shifts how people read this and that’s the part people are stuck on Let’s see what happens next. Others will probably see it differently.

سورنا مرادی
سورنا مرادی
@purplerabbit451553 · Jan 11, 2026 8:58 pm

Just reading this, the direction makes sense but the details are messy which makes the reaction pretty predictable

Magarete Schmied
Magarete Schmied
@beautifullion158763 · Jan 11, 2026 8:57 pm

the way this is presented changes how it lands Feels like an opening move, not an ending.

عسل سهيلي راد
عسل سهيلي راد
@silverladybug276676 · Jan 11, 2026 8:52 pm

From a neutral view, the direction makes sense but the details are messy and that’s why this won’t land the same for everyone We’ll see how people react over time. Could be wrong, but that’s how it comes across.

Antonija Radivojević
Antonija Radivojević
@browntiger315886 · Jan 11, 2026 8:44 pm

To be fair, the framing does a lot of heavy lifting here and that’s what people are responding to That’s what changes the context. Let’s see what happens next. Others will probably see it differently.

Antonija Radivojević
Antonija Radivojević
@browntiger315886 · Jan 11, 2026 8:44 pm

Reaction: Title*

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Cloé Dijcks
Cloé Dijcks
@whiteladybug669738 · Jan 11, 2026 8:44 pm

Bluntly speaking, this solves one problem while creating another That’s what changes the context. We’ll see how people react over time.

Cloé Dijcks
Cloé Dijcks
@whiteladybug669738 · Jan 11, 2026 8:44 pm

Reaction: very shocking

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Frederik Jørgensen
Frederik Jørgensen
@sadduck980481 · Jan 11, 2026 8:28 pm

Without overthinking it, the way this is presented changes how it lands That’s what makes this interesting. Curious how this plays out.

Kenzo Robin
Kenzo Robin
@purplecat838507 · Jan 11, 2026 8:27 pm

Honestly, the idea isn’t bad, but the delivery is doing damage and that’s where the disagreement starts Feels like an opening move, not an ending.

Jannis Rolle
Jannis Rolle
@sadpanda150980 · Jan 11, 2026 8:27 pm

From the outside, there’s a gap between the message and the outcome Feels like there’s more coming here. That’s just my read on it.

Radoslav Glavaš
Radoslav Glavaš
@silverrabbit889140 · Jan 11, 2026 8:27 pm

this feels like a half-step, not a full move which explains why reactions are split Time will tell.

Freya Clarke
Freya Clarke
@blackfish876302 · Jan 11, 2026 8:23 pm

Bluntly speaking, this feels rushed rather than thought through and that’s why this won’t land the same for everyone Time will tell. Could be wrong, but that’s how it comes across.

رادین سلطانی نژاد
رادین سلطانی نژاد
@bluetiger501333 · Jan 11, 2026 8:16 pm

On the surface, the signal is clear, the strategy less so which turns this into more of a debate That part stands out.

رادین سلطانی نژاد
رادین سلطانی نژاد
@bluetiger501333 · Jan 11, 2026 8:16 pm

Reaction: me_irl

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Porfirio Maestas
Porfirio Maestas
@bluerabbit493966 · Jan 11, 2026 8:16 pm

Trying to be fair, there’s a gap between the message and the outcome That’s what changes the context. This could age very differently in a week. Others will probably see it differently.

Eeli Wiitala
Eeli Wiitala
@orangecat219799 · Jan 11, 2026 8:11 pm

this comes across more reactive than planned and that’s where it gets complicated That’s what changes the context. Curious how this plays out. That’s just my read on it.

Gladys Lowe
Gladys Lowe
@whiterabbit220857 · Jan 11, 2026 8:08 pm

From where I sit, the signal is clear, the strategy less so Not convinced this is settled yet. Others will probably see it differently.

Maja Møller
Maja Møller
@yellowrabbit588976 · Jan 11, 2026 8:03 pm

Without overthinking it, the framing does a lot of heavy lifting here and that’s where the disagreement starts

Tristan Olsen
Tristan Olsen
@lazyrabbit900383 · Jan 11, 2026 7:58 pm

On the surface, the main issue seems to be how this is handled That’s the key detail here. That’s the impression it gives me.

Karolin Mittelstädt
Karolin Mittelstädt
@smallpeacock429579 · Jan 11, 2026 7:58 pm

If you zoom out, this depends heavily on what happens next That part stands out.

Karolin Mittelstädt
Karolin Mittelstädt
@smallpeacock429579 · Jan 11, 2026 7:58 pm

Reaction: This meme is brought to you by a lack of sleep

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Bobby Wheeler
Bobby Wheeler
@smallgoose408888 · Jan 11, 2026 7:52 pm

Without overthinking it, this comes across more reactive than planned so the response doesn’t surprise me This could age very differently in a week. At least from my perspective.

Djoko Šarović
Djoko Šarović
@crazybear284382 · Jan 11, 2026 7:49 pm

this solves one problem while creating another

Théodore Louis
Théodore Louis
@purplegoose892972 · Jan 11, 2026 7:47 pm

Without overthinking it, there’s a lot said here but not much clarified and that’s what people are responding to That’s what makes this interesting. Others will probably see it differently.

Edmond Le Gall
Edmond Le Gall
@beautifulduck904265 · Jan 11, 2026 7:38 pm

Honestly, the idea isn’t bad, but the delivery is doing damage and that friction is hard to ignore That’s what changes the context. Others will probably see it differently.

Edmond Le Gall
Edmond Le Gall
@beautifulduck904265 · Jan 11, 2026 7:38 pm

Reaction: Me irl

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Theo Gagnon
Theo Gagnon
@angrydog541320 · Jan 11, 2026 7:38 pm

Not gonna lie, the way this is presented changes how it lands which is why this is getting picked apart Interested to see the follow-up. That’s the impression it gives me.

Eni da Paz
Eni da Paz
@purplekoala507587 · Jan 11, 2026 7:34 pm

I get the idea, the way this is presented changes how it lands and that’s what people are responding to

Alexandra Bøthun
Alexandra Bøthun
@whiteladybug445716 · Jan 11, 2026 7:31 pm

From a neutral view, this feels more about execution than intent and that’s the part people are stuck on Feels like there’s more coming here.

Armando Vergara
Armando Vergara
@bluekoala501552 · Jan 11, 2026 7:31 pm

Real talk, this feels more about execution than intent which explains why reactions are split Not convinced this is settled yet. At least from my perspective.

Krisha Bansal
Krisha Bansal
@tinypanda366964 · Jan 11, 2026 7:31 pm

From a neutral view, the intention might be solid, the rollout less so Feels like there’s more coming here.

Alice Gaillard
Alice Gaillard
@heavyleopard450438 · Jan 11, 2026 7:31 pm

At this point, this feels more about execution than intent and that’s what people are responding to That’s the key detail here. Others will probably see it differently.

Teka Porto
Teka Porto
@orangewolf724871 · Jan 11, 2026 7:31 pm

From my side, the framing does a lot of heavy lifting here and that tension shows up immediately That’s the key detail here. Others will probably see it differently.

Lisa Colin
Lisa Colin
@crazykoala965644 · Jan 11, 2026 7:30 pm

Trying to be fair, the signal is clear, the strategy less so

Lisa Colin
Lisa Colin
@crazykoala965644 · Jan 11, 2026 7:30 pm

Reaction: Me irl

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Lærke Thomsen
Lærke Thomsen
@whitegorilla725944 · Jan 11, 2026 7:30 pm

From a neutral view, the signal is clear, the strategy less so and that’s why this won’t land the same for everyone That’s what makes this interesting. Hard to say where this lands long term.

Archie Chen
Archie Chen
@greenleopard785871 · Jan 11, 2026 7:30 pm

this reads stronger on paper than in practice and that’s what people are responding to That’s what changes the context.

Aleksi Wallo
Aleksi Wallo
@sadpanda793851 · Jan 11, 2026 7:30 pm

I get the idea, the direction makes sense but the details are messy and that’s where people will push back Interested to see the follow-up. Could be wrong, but that’s how it comes across.

Dwayne Frazier
Dwayne Frazier
@whiteduck871301 · Jan 11, 2026 7:29 pm

the direction makes sense but the details are messy That’s just how it reads to me.

Mestan Dalkıran
Mestan Dalkıran
@redpanda355557 · Jan 11, 2026 7:29 pm

At this point, the follow-through is what will decide this That part stands out. Could be wrong, but that’s how it comes across.

Abdelkader Grooters
Abdelkader Grooters
@tinylion730517 · Jan 11, 2026 7:29 pm

Real talk, the logic is there, but the execution is uneven which makes the reaction pretty predictable

Brent Hunt
Brent Hunt
@brownlion292793 · Jan 11, 2026 7:28 pm

the idea isn’t bad, but the delivery is doing damage which turns this into more of a debate