WHY do people post for serious advice in chit chat?

[No pasarán]

Just wondering? I tend to avoid posting in threads about not being able to get girls, serious drinking/ drug/ mental/etc problems simply cos I think its one of the situtions where my instant response cos its someone I don't know is gonna be pretty harsh.

But maybe I'm just a... er a banned word describing someones genitals?

[Spawn of Stalin]

I agree but there are some people here whose advice can pretty much be taken as gospel so maybe one day this forum will actually help someone who is going through a tough time.

[Wanted Man]

I can imagine why. A large amount of Chit Chat consists of trolls, but there are also several adults who might want to discuss these things at least semi-seriously.

EDIT: the main problem is that all of those threads basically consist of the following people:

1) those who take it really fucking seriously.
2) those who want to turn everything into a joke.
3) those who have something useful to say, but with a bit of self-deprecating humour (the best people, basically).

It's the dominance of the former two that causes these threads to die quickly.

[No pasarán]

I keep out of those threads cos I don't wanna number 2 all over it. But I just can't understand why people post there problems onto the general forum of a message board. But then I only discuss my problems with very few people.

[Robocommie]

It's normal for people to turn to others for help in moments of distress, I would argue it's essential. Humans aren't social creatures for the fun of it - we need other people to survive. And why here? Well, I think it's good to have a more brotherly/sisterly attitude amongst fellow leftists. I'd like to think the use of the term "Comrade" isn't just for fun either.

[piet11111]

Probably because its easier sometimes to talk with a stranger and get an objective opinion that because its not a friend or relative wont have any future consequences.

Can you honestly imagine talking about how you think you may have a drinking problem with say your parents without getting crap when they see you have 1 drink later on ?

[Il Medico]

dunno. I give people advice a lot irl, so if someone on here asks for it, it doesn't bother me all that much to give such. It's just your opinion, y'know?

[leftace53]

The internet is srz bznz.
Also hearing about peoples problems are fun, makes my life seem less weird.

[Rusty Shackleford]

hey iave asked for help on here once or twice. im just a bit of an open person though. and it wasnt related to girl troubles or any of that. i wa s just trying to figure out the name of this shitty experience i had and to understand it.


there are smart and helpful people on here so yeah i wouldnt mind coming to revleft for help again.

[Tyrlop]

2 thumps up :thumbup1:

[Foldered]

Because the internet has become a substitute for the outside world; where you would have asked a friend 15 years ago for some advice, people post for serious advice on public forums. It's not surprising and I usually try to be nice to people who are looking for advice and whatnot.
Frankly, I wouldn't do it, but I would have when I was younger.

[Sugar Hill Kevis]

This site is supposed to be a community, there are members of it who feel comfortable opening up to others here, perhaps the anonymity of it makes them easier to guage a response before talking to their immediate friends. Nevertheless, given how the standard of discourse on this site has fallen dramatically, I'm a little more sceptical over why anyone would open up to a bunch of callous dickheads that seem to be squatting in the 'off-topic' section of the board because they have no serious political contributions to make.

[NecroCommie]

I know I can't discuss seriously about anything personal within my circle of acquintances. Depending on whom I would talk to, they would simply think I'm being depressed and start to pity me (which is not what I need), or think that I'm just being hugry for attention. (deep emotions are sort of a taboo in finnish culture)

So if I absolutely need to pour something out, the anonymity of internet is a blessing. I rarely use Revleft for this though.

[Qayin]

revleft is serious fucking buisness

[Hiero]

Because we once had a consistent community that we could trust that behind the users were reall people.

[Jazzratt]

Because we once had a consistent community that we could trust that behind the users were reall people.

They're still real people. Just not likeable real people who would be prepared to give decent advice. We still persist in asking for, and sometimes even giving, serious advice for many of the reasons mentioned. A large slice of our membership are young males and, frankly, the kind of friends that one tends to make as a young male often aren't really the kind of people you'd want to go to for advice. Certainly, even amongst leftists, there is a perception of "weakness" if you discuss problems.