Debating whether to discuss private matters on a BBS...

There are some things I just don't discuss on here because well... I don't know and haven't met 99.99% of you clowns. You could be kooks.

The other .01% I have met... and there's no way I'm telling them squat.

I don't consider myself close to anyone on a bbs to discuss matters too personal.

 

You see. It's cynicism like this that makes it hard for everyone to be good neighbors.






Watch out for HeyP. He's a real freak.

 

There is this sensation when I urinate......................

 

roxran,

it's kinda like doing karaoke. when i was on my alaska cruise, i did a cartwheel while singing "the way" by fastball for a karaoke contest. i knew i wasn't going to see any of those people again, so i acted like and idiot and had fun.

point? unless you go to any of the functions put together here in the hangout, then you don't have to worry about trying to impress us.

spit it out, guy.

 

When I discussed an issue of a fairly personal nature in here, I was actually amazed at how supportive and genuinely concerened most responses were. Considering the nature of the topic, I expected a lot or razzing and was only hoping that a few real responses would get through...and it was the exact opposite. The feeling of warmth that that thread generated in me towards this site in general, and a few posters like Smeggy in particular stem from that turbulent week. I am glad I asked for advice, and I am glad I acted on that advice...it has worked out very well for me, and I think I needed to be called on my hypocrisy.


I think you will receive the same response. I don't know where the line is...and I probably thought I had passed it back then, and was wrong. So I say go for it.

 

it's up to you. i personally wouldn't open up to a lot of strangers, but that's just me. there's nothing wrong with opening up, theres nothing wrong with not opening up, it's how you feel about it.

 

in all my years of posting on BBS's, this one is generally the only place I would -ever- post anything of a remotely personal nature.

people elsewhere are total jerks.

 

It's a tough question, ROXRAN. There have been times I've talked a bit about things I've done "back in the day", as it were, and wondered later why I ever mentioned it. In my case, it's usually ignored... as in the conversation goes on and I'm left thinking that either no one knew how to respond to me talking about crazy things I had done or that it wasn't of interest.

Sometimes I think I just sound like someone who wishes they were still living in the '60's... which is true, and it just doesn't interest most people of the age that makes up the vast majority of BBS'ers here... being people in their 20's and 30's.

That's not what YOU'RE talking about, however. I think the example MacBeth gave is a better one. It's amazing how understanding and diverse the responses will be to personal "issues", so I'd say go for it.

Remember that this is just our self-created cyberworld we immerse ourselves in to escape the "real world" or to talk about things you can't find someone to talk about with in that "real world" because you're too busy with your kids or making a living (or both)... or your best friends live in other cities. That's why I'm here, at any rate. So what have you got to lose? At worst, a user name you can change and an "incept date" and post count you might value?

 

Fire away with your personal issues. I believe I can speak for the rest of us in saying that we are *all* very tolerant of differing viewpoints and approaches to life.

 

Yeah...fire away...but don't post your pic.

YoYao

 

Yes Roxran, tell us about the gorgeous Asian sex goddess you've stumbled across.

Seriously though.......I have trouble getting it up sometimes too. I find that if I just go buy another .44 magnum and fire about a hundred really hot handloads through it, I'm good for about another month.


.............okay.................


......I know........


don't post drunk.

I'll try to clear my head for some good advice...........

.....do what your heart tells you. If you spill the beans, expect a few very compassionate people to offer you some good advice. Also expect a few morons (Like ME!) to give you some ****. Know when to tell the difference.

 

So the moral of this story is: If you want to discuss the possibility of boinking a p*rn queen, we eagerly await your post. Otherwise, you'll probably be better off finding a qualified mental health practitioner.

 

Another sensitive moment averted and possibly destroyed by testosterone...

Here's to good friends. Tonight is kinda..... special.

 

Roxran - bring it on Dr Smeg will help

MacBeth - are we hooking up in NY, Almu and Voice of Reason are in.

 

why not?

roxran, i post here because i don't know anybody else personally outside of this board. as i said before in a thread a while ago, it's like reading a good book or going to a movie... it's my means of escaping from reality (unfortunately).

nobody here knows you personally, so you it's not like you're being prejuged or that you'll suffer repercussions from sharing. as jag said earlier, most will give you a sincere answer and some (i'm sure) will be able to relate with you.

if you can't open up to people to whom you'll never meet, how in the hell do you expect to open up to those who know you like the back of their hand?

no matter. what ever your problem is, i wish you the best in getting it taken care of. okay?

 

ROXRAN,

I'll suggest you to fire away as well... I received many insightful comments & a lot of support from many posters here a while ago when I posted my problems. And guess what, I actually feels much better simply by writting it down & let someone else knows about it. Believe me, it reliefs your mind once you let it out...

 

I've had the same debate from time to time, and always opted against sharing the more personal, or almost anything personal at all unless someone happens to ask. On the other hand, when people have shared, I've usually been impressed with the responses compassion, honesty, etc.

I think of BBS and computers in general as kind of impersonal things. Depending on the situation discussing personal issues can be in bad taste or maybe not.

Good luck, though with whatever issues you face right now.

 

Typical men... he stated his problem... you gotta listen!