C/Cing Real Life

Have you ever noticed that some people have an extremely high level of disclosure? I learned in speech class back in college that everyone has a certain level of disclosure. From the very basic of information to revealing personal experiences that only your therapist and God should know about.

As a woman on the internet, I'm subjected to a variety of levels of disclosure and need from people. The internet lets you hide behind it and reveal as much ,or as little, as you'd like. Here, I'm Rozbeans. You guys who haven't met me (and the few who have) know just about nothing about how I interact in real life. You really only know what I *LET* you know. This brings me to my point.

There are people who are comfortable disclosing personal aspects of their life; they have no problem discussing issues, showing pictures or becoming emotionally attached. Something I've noticed, along with people's ability to disclose personal emotional information, is that some people really don't want to know the truth.

So I'm talking with another friend about how there should be a c/c level for posting information. Person A posts a problem, a serious one. Person A will tell their story of woe, right down to the eye squinting, cheek blushing, dirty details. Person B, C, D will reply.

Now, the thing that happens next is what perplexes the shit out of me. Person A will completely reject all, what can be viewed as sound, replies/opinions....and continue to complain.



I think people should state what they want, right up front. 'Here is my problem. I want a lvl 1 reply.'

Level 1 - Sugar Coat Me. Pat me on the pack and tell me what I want to hear, even if it's so fucking wrong that somewhere - a bunny died from the lie.

Then the extreme:

Level 5 - Don't lie to me. Tell me what I should do, beat it into me that it's the right thing to do. Reach into your computer and smack me about the head, neck and shoulders with a lead pipe if I don't do it. Tell me to Shut the FUCK UP if I keep complaining, even though reasonable opinions have been posted.

We all know someone who's done this. It is, in fact, something that has cracked me up remembering on a few occasions. No disrespect to people who feel comfortable telling their stories - I've done it myself. Hell, I announced when I got off the pill and began fornicating unprotected with my husband to create a second child to taunt everyone with.

I'm just curious to see what people think. Isn't it ironic that it will probably depend on YOUR level of disclosure to post your thoughts on this? This isn't directed toward anyone, I'm just nosy =D