I sure do like the way you see this. Yes, there are times when we shouldn't put our problems on others to read and instead keep it light but what I am also seeing is negativity being treated with negativity. If we really look at it, there really isn't much difference in the person complaining about a store [just an example] than a person on here complaining about that person. I usually don't take the average complaint about a store [say, the help is rude] as being really negative but more to "buyers beware." There have been times I have appreciated the buyers beware postings for it saves me time in not bothering with thise places. Just different opinions among different people.
Originally Posted by SherryLea
I think instead of negativity it is just having someone to get things off your chest and speak how you think with out having to cause problems in family and friends that will last for ever. We are always saying we are here for each other does that mean we are for each other as long as it is what we want to hear. Woman need something or someone to use as a sounding board someone to bounce things off of to see if the way they feel is unusual or normal. And because this is a hobby that is mostly consisting of women it is a good place to vent and feel better. If you see a post that is negative and you do not wish to pertispate then don't read it go to one that you do want to read and comment on.
Some people have no one else to vent to as they are handicapped and shut in or not in a community that they can find friends easily. You know just maybe with a kind word or suggestion you may turn someones terrible day or exxperience around. JMOP