On 2010-04-13 06:34:30 -0700, Giusi said:

> "Damaeus" > ha scritto nel messaggio posted
>
>> You've completely mischaracterized my relationship with my friend, but
>> I'm> not surprised. Some part of you seems to be angry about my
>> arrangement.
>>
>> Damaeus
>
> This is why I am absolutely stymied about why people tell so much about
> themselves here. Whose business was it? Why did you share it? There
> are a large % of people here who are very willing to give you a load of
> manure for anything, let alone the picky-picky you seem to like and the
> rudeness you are more than willing to pass around. I can understand why
> people are curious about the private lives of others, but not why
> people share the details of their private lives to a bunch of strangers.

Many people lead very lonely lives. Pre-internet, perhaps they make
attempts to socialize through the church, school or family. But this
takes labor and dedication. The vulnerable ones have problems there.

Then the net comes along and there are virtual settings constructed as
social groups of a kind. These then can serve the various social needs
people have. Some become *really* involved with them. They are very
real sources of happiness, even joy, anger, anxiety and pain. All quite
personalized.

Me, I generally like to listen to other people's stories. I've come to
understand that most have no interest in other folks lives and
concerns. That's fine for me as I don't have a driving need for
"witness" per se Telling my story and hering "bravo" or "tut-tut"; I
don't care so muchy. Now getting laughs--that's worthwhile to me, but
I don't really need to give up personal information to accomplish that.

Just my view.
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Thank you and have a nice day.