it seems very recently thre has bee an influx of threads of people revealing horrible things that has happened to them,and of course we have nutured and cared for them,but it is my belief they have forgotten one thing http://youtu.be/WODiCCJfp94 so please cheer up and no more frownie faces please
I agree laughter is the best remedy for any bad feelings or problems, but sometimes it just takes an awfull lot of willpower to break out of your negative spiral and see the humor of the situation.
Sad threads you say? Well, that explains all the grimdark submissions we got. Le sad... (plods over to hug thread BACK THROUGH TIME!)
I have my own theory about why our community is disclosing such personal aspects of their lives with us here on the boards and with everypony else. Our community is one that is very caring and supportive of every member and as such, we have a feeling of closeness - of togetherness, if you will. This then instills a sense of trust amongst us - a trust that we will not be betrayed, nor shall we be mocked or otherwise get a cold reception from each other. With this same sense, we feel more comfortable discussing these topics. We feel more at ease talking about what is giving us trouble or making us worry because we have that sense of understanding. An understanding that we all care and have nothing but the best wishes for everypony who comes out and shares a part of their lives that is very much personal and meaningful to them. Anywhere else we feel like these things will go unheard, ignored, or otherwise made out to be insignificant and a subject of ridicule, when they mean so much more to the one who is experiencing them firsthand. Most of us may be strangers, many more of us may never even meet in the hoof, but the fact that we can come together and show our support for each other despite this and continue to do so speaks volumes about the kind of community we have. It's a community I am proud to be a part of, one that I can see doing greater things for itself and others. With this in mind, it's no wonder why we feel so comfortable posting these topics - as uncomfortable as it is to discuss or deal with them personally.
I agree with Standby, this community is great and with a great community comes people who have problems that they need help with. Whether it's words of encouragement or advice, this community is willing to help with all matters.
Wow just wow. Standby+ you hit the nail on the head with that one. I think you just summed everything that was needed in just one post. I salute you. -- Sent from my Palm Pre using Forums
:derpe:your all making this too serious,just lighten up,and if i see anyond bing too serious i will throw crememe pie at them
In all fairness, the topics people have raised are serious ones, and require serious thought. It's not all glitter and rainbows for some people, as much as we'd like it to be. It would be brilliant if we could, like Pinkie Pie, just laugh in the face of all our problems, and sweep them under the carpet. But, in the real world, we have to deal with them the hard way. All I can suggest, is you avoid the serious topics. It's nice what you're going for, but it's not always the best course of action. Most people at least try to confine their problems to one thread, or at the very least don't post them all over the forums, so it's fairly easy to avoid them. If it's all too serious for you, hop on to EPR chat. That place is crazy.
I think it is beautiful that people are revealing so many of there problems. I have never been on a forums where I have felt so close to and involved and trusting of my fellow members lives. Sure it is depressing, but I am glad to have my day humbled a bit by people's serious problems. I love getting to know you all, no matter how uncomfortable and sad it can be. I have not shared my alcoholism with anyone in my real life. Not even my best friend. Sure this is mostly due to fear of embarrisment and forceful intervention. But it is so liberating to be able to talk about it with somepony and I am more determined then ever to do something about me problem. Thanks to all your support. Don't stop sharing your lives with me. I am truly touched to be part of such an emotionally open community. I have been a forum *squee!* my whole life and Everypony forum, is best forum.
With everyone revealing their problems, I've learnt a bit about myself here. I found out that I have an unyielding desire to help, in whatever way. So, in a weird way I'm happy to see these kinds of threads. It shows that we do care about each other a great deal....it's something I've never really seem before on the Internet...
for goodness sakes,all i was trying to do is cheer people up,and you guys decided i was ignoring it all and blieveing the world is rainbows,i know its not,i hav my own bad past,but i choose not to talk about it,what i mean is its fine to tell people about things id you trust them,but staying gloom and doom all the time is bad,so i posted this for a quick jolt of sugar into the forums,and i do rad them,i do feel sad for them,but because i dont know any way i can help at all,i dont speak up so dont come to me AND SAY I DONT CARE
As I said, it was good what you were doing, it just doesn't work in every scenario. People don't post their problems for the sake of it, they are seeking help, in a place full of people they trust. I think you have taken the above poster's words the wrong way. They weren't knocking you for it, they were simply highlighting how nice a community this is.
ok,srry,havent ben feeling very well last few days,i think its been wearing my temper thin from feeling like my stomachs ona pop like a baloon,i just wanted pople to be smileing again
This. 1000 times this, 1000000000 times this, 10000000000000000000000000000 times this. [video=youtube;zzDOpvukhNo]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zzDOpvukhNo[/video]
is OK Chocolate, everypony wants to see happy ponies here and no sad ponies, me too of course, but I think that that sad threads are actually a form to make happy the ones who post its, because we help them whit they problems and, tecnically, we make them happy again, dont you thing?
