Do you feel some threads try to make you inadequate??

[tarheelmjfan]

Personally, I'm having a pretty good time around here at the moment, & think we should just let it go already.

 

[dvcgirl]

Why are Truth Teller's posts being tolerated? Is this not a clear violation of DIS posting guidelines WRT personal attacks?

No worries...I only wish that the person would reveal who they really are. Clearly this isn't a lurker. All of the giggling after the fact reminds me of high school games. Big fun for some I suppose. I think a lot of these comments boil down to two words.....sour grapes. I really still have no idea what the big deal is with respect to who makes what....to me it's more about what you do with what you do make. I'm always interested in discussing that, and will continue to join in on any discussions on that topic. .

 

[miss missy]

I am not a SAHM, but my hearts aches everyday about that. I commend you for doing it!! You have my respect.

I know what you mean- I understood your point. I have see harshness as well on topics of money issues. From what I have seen, it is a lot of the same members so after a while, you just get to know the personality and skip over the response. It becomes second nature after a while !!!!!!!

 

[Free4Life11]

And this gets repeated in every budget or credit card thread so that you get stuck reading the same financial succes story over and over.

Yes! There is one particular story I know so well I think I could write a book. I've seen the same story posted on so many threads on here and even on the community board.

I like this board, lots of good tips and whatnot. But there seems to be a lot of unsolicited advice. I think a good rule of thumb is, if someone doesn't ask for advice, don't give it.

Do I think some posters make people feel inadequate? Sure. I don't think most do it intentionally, although I think some could use a little tact. There is a thread right now that really rubs me the wrong way, because of the very first line. I'm not going to mention it, but I will just say that yes, I can see why it would come off as condescening/bragging to some and why it could be viewed as trying to make others feel inadequate.

 

[BethR]

Since it doesn't look as if this thread can go anywhere but down, it is being closed.