Do You Respond to Personal Questions

I think that people are looking for insight. They may not have people that they can talk to that can provide a non bias opinion. Then again it could just be that they want to talk to others who have been in or are in the same situation that they are in at that time and find a common ground.

You know it really depends. If I feel that someone is asking a real question I may, but if it is a question that I think someone is asking to just try to get as many responses as they can then I will not. There are a lot of people who ask a lot of outlandish questions that have common sense anwser, but still as just to get the response, those I will not answer. But if I think that the person may have a general problem that they may really need some one else opinion on it I will.

I don't think everybody starts discussions just for the sake of starting them. I think that people may be a bit more open because no one else really knows who they are outside of cyber space. True, some people really should seek professional advice and for some of the discussions I don't answer because they are a little bit too personal and I don't want to give any incorrect advice and they follow it and things turn out worse. Some people are very open people though and sometimes just want to see if they are the "only ones" or just to hear an extra opinion sometimes can help a person open their mind to look at their situation differently. Best regards...

Some are really personal. If I choose to respond, I do my best. I do not know HOW personal you are talking about. I like to rant on here sometimes because I believe if anyone reads they can help. If I do it, its because I want some help not cause I am just bluntly telling things.

personally i wont go to a professional counselor if i have problems because u know why its expensive. Posting my problems here for a public discussion is my way asking everyone an insight and you know why people have different perspective in certain issues and if get to collect them i sure feel better than before rather than asking a professional counselors who him/herself have one principles alone.

if its serious, its ok..

I understand where you are coming from, but I think that sometomes peopel just want to know that they are not going crazy, that someone understands where they are coming from. And if might surprise you, there might actually be some people on here with more credentials than you think :) Great post though!! I guess some things are better left unsaid.

Nope,i usually don't respond when the discussion is too personal.And i don't post personal problems here too.I'm not really comfortable doing that.But it really depends to the person,some people don't mind posting their personal problems here and ask some advises.If they are comfortable doing that,then i guess its okay.

well maybe they want other peoples opinions before they speak 2 proffesional counsellers. they may not feel comfortable speakin face to face with anybody so thats why the people put there discussions up here on mylot to see if they can get any advice here first

Some questions seem like they should be discussed somewhere else, but sometimes it's good to get some other opinions. Of course the questions like = if I'm tired, what should I do - are personal, but stupid. I don't like to discuss very personal things on the net at all. I'll ask things about what my kids are doing or how to handle things, but I don't talk about my personal problems (relationship or money-wise) because it's not something that I want everyone to know. I think those are for my DH and I alone.

I think there are two types of people who post their personal problems here. The ones that are truly bothered and the ones that are just doing it for discussion's sake, knowing that it would gather a lot of responses. For those who are in it for the money, good luck to them. As for those who are truly bothered, I agree with you that they would rather seek a professional counselor. Well, maybe they couldn't afford one, or they make myLot their venting space. I do respond to some personal problems that I can identify with from professional and personal experience, but I would always end with, "It's best to seek help from a physician/guidance counselor/psychologist because they can truly help you."

Personally I feel more comfortable with responses here than I would with a doctor. Here people are telling things from their point.. maybe they've been through whatever the post was about or know someone who has. Granted we shouldn't just follow any old advice from the people who respond. In serious cases yeah professional help might be needed but it's better to be able to go to that professional and tell them what you read here and see what they say about it.

I wouldn't mind responding to some of the personal discussions posted here. I don't think everyone did it just for the sake of discussion. Somehow, we felt much better to hear more insights based on what other people's view their post. Anyway, you can choose topics that you think are relevant.

i think everyone here threated each other us a friend. there's nothing wrong to tell anybody about your problem. they might help you. remember we are a one community in this site and all concern is being responded.

it all goes with the topic. If I can , i will reply for sure.

I don't answer personal questions 'coz it ruined your private life. But it depends to the question he/she asked. I would respond a discussion who have sense of humor and need to be discussed.

If I find a topic too personal I would not respond to it, most likely. But I don't mind getting into discussion on a personal level, it's amazing how you can read something and it triggers thoughts that you have not come up with. Some of the discussion have brought back memories that I had forgotten and that some times make it worth it. But mostly I am here for the fun and gabbing.

You can't blame other people. Some are desperate. You can't just say, "Go and find a counselor". It's not easy you know.And there are many reasons why. So, they post discussions in response to their problems..

You know most questions asked are "personal" of sorts because if you answer them honestly and post "truth" discussion even with a basic question like whats your favourite colour its personal because your asking someone a question about them. The point i'm going with this is it would be hard to avoid personal question because they are all around us and you can't escape the fact if you ask a question it's personal to the person. I have to answer yes because of this but i do anyway. If someone posts a discussion regarding a problem i'll add my 2 cents worth and i do this for any member because i enjoy spreading my responses around. Kudos. ~Joey

i do! i think they are just expressing how they feel and there's nothing wrong if you seek advise from other people even if you dont know them personally. you'll never know you can help them in your own way.