Posted by Dr. Bob on January 21, 2007, at 14:16:11
In reply to Re: threats Vs pressuring, posted by Poet on January 21, 2007, at 11:12:26
> I don't think there is much we *can* do except say I'm sorry you're feeling so bad, we care about you and want the best for you, and please go see someone IRL.
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> When does encouragement to do the wise thing become pressure?
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> What would you suggest instead?
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> if I'm not allowed, even in broken record mode, to suggest that someone contact help IRL, and remind them that Babble is no real life substitute in times like this, then I would not be able to respond at all to people in crisis.
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> Dinah> I agree, I think this is frustrating, a poster asks for help, and I offer what I would do in that situation. If I continue to offer help, it may be deemed as pressuring
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> PoetSorry about making this even more complicated. Would "broken record mode" feel like pressure?
I'm sorry you're feeling so bad, we care about you and want the best for you, and please go see someone IRL.
I'm sorry you're feeling so bad, we care about you and want the best for you, and please go see someone IRL.
I'm sorry you're feeling so bad, we care about you and want the best for you, and please go see someone IRL.
I'm sorry you're feeling so bad, we care about you and want the best for you, and please go see someone IRL.
I'm sorry you're feeling so bad, we care about you and want the best for you, and please go see someone IRL.
If you were feeling really distressed, what would you want a friend to do?
Bob
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