If you are depressed

bellybelle · Post by **bellybelle** » Mon Jul 21, 2008 4:35 pm

kins83 wrote:I think that sometimes, people can become reluctant to talk to friends/family about things. This is why organisations like the Samaritans exist. A stranger can view things completely objectively and give you a different view point. So I can understand why someone would post a personal problem on a forum where they are anonymous.

That said, anonymity also means that some people feel like they can act like a complete tnuc or like some sort of big hardman so there will always be people that are only too happy to take the piss or go beyond that.

I'd say that in the majority, the ninjas are a caring bunch. I remember quite recently there was someone on here who seemed to be in a slightly odd frame of mind - lots of concern ensued and time was taken to make sure the matey was okay. I'd say that's a damn good thing.

And

dubluke wrote:aye there is plenty of ribbing in here but very little of it seems to be with actual malicious intent, the ninjas do seem to band together and support people when they need it, just like with aleks, that was a great example of how safe people on here are

have made my day. I am very proud of you guys and am very happy to be here. You are quality people....I wish I knew a few more irl but this will suffice 'til I come visit your island and pwn your teas.

nah but seriously, ninjas mostly are aces. even when feisty, there's always a good vibe and that's blissful. then again....i think its the bass too. cuz.....er....gamer forums are horrendous and highly mean-spirited. So not the vibe here.

pk · Post by pk » Mon Jul 21, 2008 4:37 pm

stfu bellybelle

bellybelle · Post by **bellybelle** » Mon Jul 21, 2008 4:41 pm

pk wrote:stfu bellybelle

*hugs* pk. You've made me happy too, circa thread on Goodness...., so hush.

kins83 · Post by **kins83** » Mon Jul 21, 2008 4:44 pm

bellybelle wrote:
kins83 wrote:I think that sometimes, people can become reluctant to talk to friends/family about things. This is why organisations like the Samaritans exist. A stranger can view things completely objectively and give you a different view point. So I can understand why someone would post a personal problem on a forum where they are anonymous.

That said, anonymity also means that some people feel like they can act like a complete tnuc or like some sort of big hardman so there will always be people that are only too happy to take the piss or go beyond that.

I'd say that in the majority, the ninjas are a caring bunch. I remember quite recently there was someone on here who seemed to be in a slightly odd frame of mind - lots of concern ensued and time was taken to make sure the matey was okay. I'd say that's a damn good thing.
And

dubluke wrote:aye there is plenty of ribbing in here but very little of it seems to be with actual malicious intent, the ninjas do seem to band together and support people when they need it, just like with aleks, that was a great example of how safe people on here are

have made my day. I am very proud of you guys and am very happy to be here. You are quality people....I wish I knew a few more irl but this will suffice 'til I come visit your island and pwn your teas. nah but seriously, ninjas mostly are aces. even when feisty, there's always a good vibe and that's blissful. then again....i think its the bass too. cuz.....er....gamer forums are horrendous and highly mean-spirited. So not the vibe here.

tempest · Post by **tempest** » Tue Jul 22, 2008 12:56 am

nyyaaawwwww

gwa · Post by **gwa** » Tue Jul 22, 2008 12:57 am

Counselling is great, seeking counselling through a forum is deffinatly a bad idea.

tempest · Post by **tempest** » Tue Jul 22, 2008 12:59 am

gwa wrote:Counselling is great, seeking counselling through a forum is deffinatly a bad idea.

naaah... when i broke up with my missus i felt like i had to talk about it heaps, posted up bit of my story here, and got some solid advice and perspective from a few safe people... twas good..

tho i'm not overly sensitive and would have laughed it off if i had of just copped abuse for being emo haha

gwa · Post by **gwa** » Tue Jul 22, 2008 1:01 am

tempest wrote:
gwa wrote:Counselling is great, seeking counselling through a forum is deffinatly a bad idea.
naaah... when i broke up with my missus i felt like i had to talk about it heaps, posted up bit of my story here, and got some solid advice and perspective from a few safe people... twas good..

tho i'm not overly sensitive and would have laughed it off if i had of just copped abuse for being emo haha

Depends what time of person you are, and the severity of the depression tho. Also HUGELY depends on what type of forum, this is alittle bit safer than some 13 year old gaming forum for halo..

psyolopher · Post by **psyolopher** » Tue Jul 22, 2008 1:01 am

gwa wrote:Counselling is great, seeking counselling through a forum is deffinatly a bad idea.

It is indeed, but there are alot of people who do it!
Who really need help, just sad to watch it!

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