Posted by
Unbelievable
on 2007-10-30 19:16:41 |
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I hear ya, and I wonder too.
I like to post things that I think people will enjoy or ponder the possibility of...
The thought of airing dirty laundry on a public forum seems ludicrous to me...
On the other hand, writing is wonderful therapy whether anyone reads it or not.
So maybe, as you suggested, the "strange means of release" really IS a factor in peoples posts and, if so, it's a dubious reflection on how distant folks are becoming in their personal relationships. |
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Posted by
kaos264
on 2007-10-30 19:28:52 |
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| Are you aware that people can't read your entry because of the black text on the black background? :) |
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Posted by
brainstormer
on 2007-10-30 19:47:57 |
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| Heh. I was not aware it was so til I discovered it later:P I think it makes for an interesting situation nonetheless. I may do it more often...just for fun:P. |
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Posted by
2rivers
on 2007-10-31 02:18:25 |
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| We need food, water, shelter and heat..and we need people...even this way...I have about 2 million people within earshot and I just wrote to another 'alone' person in San Jose, CA - hey this is a great way of sharing thoughts and feelings...that's what makes us human....like your stuff Brainstormer...even when I can hardly see it!!! Ha Ha |
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Posted by
brainstormer
on 2007-10-31 09:29:14 |
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Your statement, 2rivers, reminds me of that movie I reviewed recently;) And, in a best case scenario, the internet can be a valuable tool for improving world connections by giving people access to contacts that may yet be difficult/costly to reach by phone(along with the ability to send files/photos, etc.). If all was good, we all would be communicating in a friendly manner and actually doing some good for the world, preserving resources and the environment, etc.
But, it seems as optimistic as I or anyone wants to be, there are always events popping up that put "dark clouds" into the mix. Internet predators and hackers among the rest. People and events that put fear into good people's hearts and thus cause many to change their outlook on the tool(sometimes spoiling the honesty and heart that could be expressed/shared online with ideas like "none of this is real", "everyone lies/fakes" and/or "no one takes this seriously"). And, if we ignore the dark clouds, will they go away? Will we always be safe? Or, is it better to be safe than sorry? How many mistakes must one make before they get wise? Now, not everyone will be a victim of the same fates. But, isn't it better to go into something with a defense plan?
Again, maybe I am just being a little paranoid(?)/"parentally" overprotective, but think of the unwitting souls that could be saved. Also, on an omnipotent perspective--as this site reminds me of "Bruce Almighty" with his prayer email overload--doesn't it get a bit suffocating weeding through screens of "omg, like I didn't know my bff Jill was fooling around with my fb John", "Uh, hi. My first blog...gosh I am bored and don't know what to say...but everyone is doing it, so I guess I will, too" and some other painfully personal stories to which I find it hard to read/respond to find something to which I CAN respond. You might say, "Hey, there's a search bar." But, I haven't had the best of luck with it unless I am looking for a particular ID or post title, and in that way I would probably miss a number of people with cases I don't think of that could use my input.
For those who do this sort of counselling--whether less than, as much or more than I do--are any of you considering being online counselors?:P I start to think--when I have so many coming to me sometimes spilling their guts and me coming to places like this to get out some of my own less personally painful and more inspired/motivated thoughts--why not make this a "business"?[Though, I hate to put a price on something, especially if it is a means of helping others. But, if I gave up my "day job" to do this, I would certainly need a means of income to pay the bills:P I may yet make a separate article about this.] |
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Posted by
brainstormer
on 2007-11-03 16:09:09 |
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| Another fact that recently resurfaces in my mind about bloggers is that so many are picking names better suited for a one-time letter to a Dear Abby. If you are going to be posting several times, perhaps making a regular journal or outreach of this site, WHY would you pick such bleak, one-note names?? What if things change? Then you are stuck. Or, do you create a new name every time? |
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Posted by
cwzywbt
on 2008-01-27 17:18:13 |
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| My name is one I picked in 1998 when I first joined the online community. It was dormant for many years when I switched ISPs, but I decided to revive it a few months ago. It's always been my favorite. You do pose excellent points to ponder. I fear I may become an avid reader. People apparently blog for a variety of different reasons. Every day (so far) it seems I've blogged very randomly. Perhaps I should work on all that a little more. :) |
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Posted by
GhostOfDerekD0min0
on 2008-02-20 14:08:09 |
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| I agree with your observations, but why object to people using the site as they see fit? Thousands of members means thousands of reasons for joining. I find it easy enough to disregard stuff that doesn't hold my interest, and enjoy scavenging for finds that entertain in one way or another. |
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