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Well . I've seen a lot of different kids posting personal problems . So what do you all think ? Should it be ignored or accepted ?
I think that y'all are a great support system . I love talking to you all because y'all have a great unique way of encouraging and giving amazing advice . But , I think there comes a point when it's time to tell people you really know your problems . Youth pastor , pastor , parent , older sibling , cousin , aunt , uncle , counselor , whoever . In my opinion , there are things better left unsaid on the Chatterbox . Sometimes , ain't nobody wanna hear personal problems . Everybody has drama . I'm pretty sure everyone here is in high school ( I'm a sophmore ) or Junior High . Drama is a normal part of being a person . It's a trip . I have drama . Actually , I have an unusual amount of drama . I also have major issues . But , I don't post them .
I don't know . Maybe I'm being a bit rude . Or acting like an older sister . But it has just been something that I've been noticing for like 2 months . Drama . I have drama in my own real , personal life , but I'm not posting it . Or that could be because I'm 14 and I know the line ...
So what do you all think >>>> Should the drama and personal problems stay off the Chatterbox or is it okay ? Admins feel free to comment , I'd appreciate it . And , if you feel it is rude or something delete it please !
Thanks, everyone ! xD
As you know, all comments are screened by an Admin before posting, and any topics we deem inappropriate for Chatterbox we don't post. Whether a person submits comments about a personal problem or not is completely up to that person. Your advice to talk to a trusted person face to face is good. However some people may find it easier to post the problem here, where each person can be anonymous. We are very pleased and proud how Chatterboxers support each other in difficult times and offer such good advice; and the troubled person should feel better hearing that others have had similar problems and have come through them fine and stronger in the end. So, whatever you're comfortable with is fine with us.
Admin
submitted by Vida xD
(November 12, 2013 - 1:23 pm)
(November 12, 2013 - 1:23 pm)
He is a wise, wise guy. Look, Blue Fairy, she really is a murderer!
(November 20, 2013 - 8:55 pm)
Shh. She can't know. I still have her fooled.
(November 21, 2013 - 8:59 am)
I think that if people want to post their personal problems on the Chatterbox, then they should be able to, and people who don't feel comfortable writing or reading those kinds of posts don't have to, because those sorts of discussions are pretty much just on a couple threads. Some of the discussions that I find are the most meaningful came from CBers discussing their problems. Also, since a lot of people on the CB only share a pseudonym with us and the Admins, I think it is a great way for people to say things that they need to get out of their system but don't want to say to their parents or other people. Having bad things pent up inside you and not being able to get them out can be really stressful, and the Chatterbox is a good place to say those things.
You're right, Gollum, that it's better to talk about problems rather than keep them to yourself. However, some of the problems may be too advanced for our youngest readers and we are obligated to not expose them to those topics. There must be more appropriate places to discuss the more advanced problems. Cricket is primarily a literary magazine. We are happy to support discussions of books, writing, the arts, and young people's likes and dislikes.
Admin
(November 25, 2013 - 10:02 pm)
@ Admin : That's what I'm trying to put into words ! Lol ! The CB is supposed to be for discussing school , and academics and arts and such , and I feel like it's been polluted by personal issues .
I understand you need to get stuff out , but like write it in journal and burn the pages .. Or tell a close friend .. For me , I already deal w.a lot of drama at church and stuff , so when I come on here I don't want to see it . No offense to ANYONE , but I'm considered saying goodbye , because the amount of personal issue threads is ridiculous for this type of forum .
Thanks guys , remember , my opinion is an OPINION , and should not offend . I apologize if i did offend anyone , or the Admins !!
(November 27, 2013 - 12:44 pm)
@ Admin and Vida:
That is a good point, with the younger readers and Cricket primarily being a literary magazine.
(November 27, 2013 - 5:19 pm)
I apologize if my personal problems have offended you, Vida. I will take great pains to not mention them in the future. Please do not leave. I enjoy reading your comments and I consider them a valuable part of my existence here. If you would like, Admins, you may remove the thread I created on Down to Earth on November 19.
Captcha says hwig. Hedwig.
We Admins discussed the thread and decided to leave it, just not to keep adding to it. Posting such comments allows others to learn, understand, and help. We are so pleased and proud how Chatterboxers help and support each other. We do always retain the right to screen and edit. I think after this comment, Vida (or maybe it was someone else) said she did understand how some mention and discussion is helpful.
Admin
(November 29, 2013 - 2:33 pm)
Hi Ruby (:
It's okay , you didn't offend me at all . I'm not offended in the least . Honestly , my best friend and I ( she's not on the Chatterbox , but occasionally I'll read her some threads if I have complex questions lol . She's the best haha ) think that it was awesome you posted that thread . I didn't think it was inappropiate . It was something you thought you needed to share because it was something we needed to know . In my opinion, it was okay because it wasn't drama . Hope you understand (:
And for you all, I'm not offended at all . I just don't particualry care for drama . Thanks guys for being so understanding ! I knew this thread wouldn't get good reviews , but I applaud all of you respectfulness xD
(December 2, 2013 - 7:19 pm)
Gollum, Admin, I agree with you both. Just be careful what you say, the whole world can see it!
Also, I find that keeping a diary is really good for me.
(November 27, 2013 - 5:23 pm)
Yes, but with a diary you get no feedback. I think maybe one post would be okay if all of the problems were posted there.
Vida don't leave!!! Noooo!!!
(December 2, 2013 - 5:12 pm)