Why do people rat themselves out

TommyBahama · Post by **TommyBahama** » September 29, 2008 7:57 pm

sunseeker wrote:now he's got me pondering...
WHY do I post so much on my blog?? Am I really just seeking attention...I've always looked it as my journal...getting my thoughts down in the written form so I can examine myself and my behavior...but WHY exactly have I chosen to do it in a public format...

I'm I really that needy? Do I need that affirmation from others?

Actually it helps me....i know when to duck from flying rocks!!

tikitatas · Post by **tikitatas** » September 29, 2008 7:59 pm

I think that bumper and moonie/suz make some very valid and honest points.

popcornjack · Post by **popcornjack** » September 29, 2008 8:32 pm

Moonie wrote:
bumper wrote:Don't I get some kinda prize fer not taking the "be specific" bait?
I wasn't the least bit surprized you didn't fall for it...

I agree, tho, I'm amazed at some of the subjects people have asked advice, from..well, strangers, people that have not met in person...here, on this very discussion board.

Someone started a thread, not long after I joined, seeking advice on what to name their kid. I posted in response about "do you really want strangers naming your child?" and I got flamed for it.

SchoolGirlHeart · Post by **SchoolGirlHeart** » September 29, 2008 8:34 pm

I think sometimes especially because some of us DO know each other in person we forget that this is a public board, not just a private discussion between friends.....

Elrod · Post by **Elrod** » September 29, 2008 8:35 pm

bumper wrote:I have been involved with several different chat boards over the last several years so my sense of things is not that of someone new this style of communicating but rather someone with some experience. In that experience I have always found it odd how much some folks divulge about themselves. I guess it is okay but I could never imagine broadcasting on a chat board anything but the most superficial of information. Soooooooooo,

why do some folks divulge such highly personal information about themselves with the consequence of losing control of such sensitive information? honestly, I just don't get it.

This is probably a bad time to ask, but could you post that PIN number again?

sunseeker · Post by **sunseeker** » September 29, 2008 8:48 pm

Elrod wrote:
bumper wrote:I have been involved with several different chat boards over the last several years so my sense of things is not that of someone new this style of communicating but rather someone with some experience. In that experience I have always found it odd how much some folks divulge about themselves. I guess it is okay but I could never imagine broadcasting on a chat board anything but the most superficial of information. Soooooooooo,

why do some folks divulge such highly personal information about themselves with the consequence of losing control of such sensitive information? honestly, I just don't get it.
This is probably a bad time to ask, but could you post that PIN number again?

oh yea...and I need that SS# as well

flipflopgirl · Post by **flipflopgirl** » September 29, 2008 8:49 pm

TommyBahama wrote:
sunseeker wrote:now he's got me pondering...
WHY do I post so much on my blog?? Am I really just seeking attention...I've always looked it as my journal...getting my thoughts down in the written form so I can examine myself and my behavior...but WHY exactly have I chosen to do it in a public format...

I'm I really that needy? Do I need that affirmation from others?
Actually it helps me....i know when to duck from flying rocks!!

Post by **SMLCHNG** » September 29, 2008 8:55 pm

Perhaps, with some people, they think they might get a different perspective on something they have a question about in their lives, from strangers or acquaintances, than they can with family members or close friends.

sonofabeach · Post by **sonofabeach** » September 29, 2008 9:45 pm

Ya know, now that I think about it, I believe I may have ratted myself out quite a few times on here by saying some things that were meant to be humorous but contained some truth. Some things I say/said probably made most of ya'll think I'm just a perv. But hey, at least I'm not alone on here

& I can always play the P.W.I. card

ph4ever · Post by **ph4ever** » September 29, 2008 9:54 pm

SchoolGirlHeart wrote:I think sometimes especially because some of us DO know each other in person we forget that this is a public board, not just a private discussion between friends.....

SMLCHNG wrote:Perhaps, with some people, they think they might get a different perspective on something they have a question about in their lives, from strangers or acquaintances, than they can with family members or close friends.

I think these are both very valid points. A lot of us have met - and we are like family to each other. We even may have disagreements with each other but that doesn't negate the deep love we have for each other and the "wanting to be there" for our friends and to have our friends there for us.

I also think that sometimes we are more honest with each other as well.

There's just so many different dynamics to why people do things. Sometimes we just have to "spill our guts" in order to heal from whatever issue.

Elrod · Post by **Elrod** » September 29, 2008 10:05 pm

popcornjack wrote:Someone started a thread, not long after I joined, seeking advice on what to name their kid. I posted in response about "do you really want strangers naming your child?" and I got flamed for it.

If I remember correctly, you got flamed for the posts before "do you really want strangers naming your child?"

popcornjack wrote:Name him Popcorn Jack!

popcornjack wrote:Name him Popcorn Jack and I'll babysit for free!

popcornjack wrote:Name him Popcorn Jack and I'll pay his tuition!

popcornjack wrote:Name him Popcorn Jack! Or else!

popcornjack · Post by **popcornjack** » September 29, 2008 10:12 pm

Elrod wrote:
popcornjack wrote:Someone started a thread, not long after I joined, seeking advice on what to name their kid. I posted in response about "do you really want strangers naming your child?" and I got flamed for it.
If I remember correctly, you got flamed for the posts before "do you really want strangers naming your child?"

popcornjack wrote:Name him Popcorn Jack!

popcornjack wrote:Name him Popcorn Jack and I'll babysit for free!

popcornjack wrote:Name him Popcorn Jack and I'll pay his tuition!

popcornjack wrote:Name him Popcorn Jack! Or else!

Now you're just trying to get me in trouble.

Elrod · Post by **Elrod** » September 29, 2008 10:14 pm

popcornjack wrote:
Elrod wrote:
popcornjack wrote:Someone started a thread, not long after I joined, seeking advice on what to name their kid. I posted in response about "do you really want strangers naming your child?" and I got flamed for it.
If I remember correctly, you got flamed for the posts before "do you really want strangers naming your child?"

popcornjack wrote:Name him Popcorn Jack!

popcornjack wrote:Name him Popcorn Jack and I'll babysit for free!

popcornjack wrote:Name him Popcorn Jack and I'll pay his tuition!

popcornjack wrote:Name him Popcorn Jack! Or else!

Now you're just trying to get me in trouble.

If I was really trying to get you in trouble, I would have quoted your 5th post from that thread.

popcornjack · Post by **popcornjack** » September 29, 2008 10:22 pm

Elrod wrote:
popcornjack wrote:
Elrod wrote:
popcornjack wrote:Someone started a thread, not long after I joined, seeking advice on what to name their kid. I posted in response about "do you really want strangers naming your child?" and I got flamed for it.
If I remember correctly, you got flamed for the posts before "do you really want strangers naming your child?"

popcornjack wrote:Name him Popcorn Jack!

popcornjack wrote:Name him Popcorn Jack and I'll babysit for free!

popcornjack wrote:Name him Popcorn Jack and I'll pay his tuition!

popcornjack wrote:Name him Popcorn Jack! Or else!

Now you're just trying to get me in trouble.
If I was really trying to get you in trouble, I would have quoted your 5th post from that thread.

shhhhhhhhhhhh

ph4ever · Post by **ph4ever** » September 29, 2008 10:37 pm

I think the next pet I get will be named Popcorn Jack!!!

LIPH · Post by **LIPH** » September 30, 2008 8:33 am

I don't reveal anything personal becauses I'm not all that interesting. As anyone who's met me will agree.

tikitatas · Post by **tikitatas** » September 30, 2008 10:04 am

LIPH wrote:I don't reveal anything personal becauses I'm not all that interesting. As anyone who's met me will agree.

Universally, they say you are very nice, polite, well-spoken and considerate, and that your persona online is not who you are.

LIPH · Post by **LIPH** » September 30, 2008 10:14 am

tikitatas wrote:
LIPH wrote:I don't reveal anything personal becauses I'm not all that interesting. As anyone who's met me will agree.
Universally, they say you are very nice, polite, well-spoken and considerate, and that your persona online is not who you are.

You left out shy, reserved and has a Brooklyn accent.

tikitatas · Post by **tikitatas** » September 30, 2008 10:18 am

LIPH wrote:
tikitatas wrote:
LIPH wrote:I don't reveal anything personal becauses I'm not all that interesting. As anyone who's met me will agree.
Universally, they say you are very nice, polite, well-spoken and considerate, and that your persona online is not who you are.
You left out shy, reserved and has a Brooklyn accent.

Can we get a sound byte on here somehow?

LIPH · Post by **LIPH** » September 30, 2008 10:19 am

I don't think I have an accent, everyone else talks funny.

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