Do you read VENT threads?

[Mister Incredible]

I avoid these threads like the plague! Too negative and whinny for me!

There are some people who are never happy no matter what. I also avoid the whine and complain threads. Too much of a bummer.

 

[NMAmy]

I like 'em when they're funny (or at least amusing to me!) so I usually read them. I must admit, I just posted a thread in which I call myself Whiney McWhinester so I'm just as guilty as the next poster. Sometimes you just have to get it all off your chest.

 

[mudnuri]

I avoid these threads like the plague! Too negative and whinny for me!

There are some people who are never happy no matter what. I also avoid the whine and complain threads. Too much of a bummer.

sounds like your whiney and complaining about those same threads???

Brandy

 

[Rozzie]

it is nice to vent sometimes...guilty as charged!

 

[Tigger_Magic]

Usually I skip them. I'm not a real "warm and fuzzy" type of person. Empathy is not a trait I am known to possess -- at least, not in very large quantities. I figure it's best to leave VENT threads alone.

 

[Pam]

sounds like your whiney and complaining about those same threads???

Brandy

To the OP: yeah, I'm a sadist.... can't help myself!

 

[Christine]

I love them.

Usually the person venting is ticked about something that has ticked me off in the past.

I love complaining! Better to do it here than out in public I always say.

 

[PrincessDeb]

I love them, too. Gets me off my own problems!

 

[luvmydogs]

It depends upon the topic and the OP.

If it's a poster that has a history of complaining/dramatic/stirring the pot posts, then I usually skip it unless the topic really interests me.

If it's a poster that rarely seems to moan about things, then I'll usually read and try to lend a supportive word or two.

Some vent threads I'll read for the train-wreck factor--you just know it's coming.

 

[mom2boys]

I avoid these threads like the plague! Too negative and whinny for me!

There are some people who are never happy no matter what. I also avoid the whine and complain threads. Too much of a bummer.

Odd, this sounds just like a vent thread :wink:

And yes, I do read them. Sometimes I even reply. Venting is healthy & this is (usually) a safe place to do it.

 

[Snoopymom]

I read them. I like them when they're funny, but I don't respond unless the person is sincerely looking for ideas to fix a problem, and I happen to have something different to offer than all the other great advice, which is seldom, LOL.

I've got a lot going on right now, so lately I haven't felt like there's enough room in my sensitive heart to hear anything bad...sort of like when you only want to watch comedies...if that makes sense.

 

[Maleficent13]

It depends upon the topic and the OP.

If it's a poster that has a history of complaining/dramatic/stirring the pot posts, then I usually skip it unless the topic really interests me.

If it's a poster that rarely seems to moan about things, then I'll usually read and try to lend a supportive word or two.

Some vent threads I'll read for the train-wreck factor--you just know it's coming.

Pretty much exactly what she said. I've also been known to start a vent thread or two, so I'm guilty of it as well.

 

[Maleficent13]

Usually I skip them. I'm not a real "warm and fuzzy" type of person. Empathy is not a trait I am known to possess -- at least, not in very large quantities. I figure it's best to leave VENT threads alone.

*GASP* TM! You, not warm and fuzzy??? Ya know I love ya!

 

[Mister Incredible]

sounds like your whiney and complaining about those same threads???

I didn't say that I can't whine and complain

 

[Missy1961]

It depends upon the topic and the OP.

If it's a poster that has a history of complaining/dramatic/stirring the pot posts, then I usually skip it unless the topic really interests me.

If it's a poster that rarely seems to moan about things, then I'll usually read and try to lend a supportive word or two.

Some vent threads I'll read for the train-wreck factor--you just know it's coming.

I agree on all points!

 

[joshsmom]

Some vent threads I'll read for the train-wreck factor--you just know it's coming.

YEP, I read them. Not all of them, but some of them. The above quote is fabulous!!!

 

[PixieDust32]

I avoid these threads like the plague! Too negative and whinny for me!

There are some people who are never happy no matter what. I also avoid the whine and complain threads. Too much of a bummer.

I agree with Mr.Incredible! And no, I only read the Title bcs I can't help it, but not the thread.

 

[Tigger_Magic]

*GASP* TM! You, not warm and fuzzy??? Ya know I love ya!

Grrr... I've got to start a VENT thread now about too much love on the CB!

(BTW, thanks, Mal, for the "love!" Right back atcha -- )

 

[Mister Incredible]

Grrr... I've got to start a VENT thread now about too much love on the CB!

(BTW, thanks, Mal, for the "love!" Right back atcha -- )

Keep this up and I'll have to start a VENT thread about hijacking!

I never said I COULDN'T start a vent thread either