# Are you aware of any networks for people shut in their home? **URL:** \ **Category:** In My Humble Opinion\ **Created:** [January 13, 2016, 9:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-you-aware-of-any-networks-for-people-shut-in-their-home/743073 "2016-01-13T21:35:59Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 11
**Author:** ![Whiskey\_Dickens](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/9fc348/32.png) [@Whiskey\_Dickens](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Whiskey_Dickens)\ **Post date:** [January 19, 2016, 2:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-you-aware-of-any-networks-for-people-shut-in-their-home/743073/201 "2016-01-19T14:04:54Z")
> [@CCitizen](#): > > – I do not drive cars and especially [motorcycles](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1oI33EF5c04) I was excited to hear that you had posted a Vlog about motorcycle safety. I’m an avid motorcyclist, and was looking forward to having a common topic to discuss. Not able to watch the video right now, but I’m guessing by the tone of this comment that the video isn’t exactly something that a motorcyclist would enjoy, or even be able to respond to. I don’t think you’re in a position of authority to weigh the risks and benefits of a complicated life choice such as motorcycling. Sucks that we couldn’t have a topic to chat about. ---
**Author:** ![Whiskey\_Dickens](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/9fc348/32.png) [@Whiskey\_Dickens](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Whiskey_Dickens)\ **Post date:** [January 19, 2016, 2:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-you-aware-of-any-networks-for-people-shut-in-their-home/743073/202 "2016-01-19T14:22:35Z")
> [@CCitizen](#): > > One phrase I remember very well – if you are nice to people they will tread on you! That is an extremely cynical view of human interaction. Some of the people I respect the most are the people who impress me as humans but are also unfailingly nice. I noticed this in university. The cool and active kids who were welcoming and friendly were a lot more respected than the cool kids who wouldn’t give you the time of day unless you were in their social circle. Anecdatum! ---
**Author:** ![enipla](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/54ee81/32.png) [@enipla](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/enipla)\ **Post date:** [January 19, 2016, 2:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-you-aware-of-any-networks-for-people-shut-in-their-home/743073/203 "2016-01-19T14:33:03Z")
> [@CCitizen](#): > > OK, I definitely should become an Actuary, but it will take some time. So you are going to be working from home? Or do you plan to tell your prospective employer to just give you a month or so to get your drivers license and then you will show up for work. ---
**Author:** ![scootergirl](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/e99b99/32.png) [@scootergirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/scootergirl)\ **Post date:** [January 19, 2016, 3:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-you-aware-of-any-networks-for-people-shut-in-their-home/743073/204 "2016-01-19T15:44:37Z")
> [@Rigamarole](#): > > The word you meant, Robert, was _voila_. It’s French. Please don’t ever type “Whala” again. Thanks. I think many of us knew what Robert meant when he typed “Whala.” Technically, “voila” is also incorrect. It’s, **Voilà** with the grave accent on the - a. Accents are important in French, as you probably know. And Spanish is my native tongue, so…🙂 ¡Buenos días, dopers! Bueno, en el hemisferio occidental. ---
**Author:** ![Dung\_Beetle](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dung_beetle/32/7945_2.png) [@Dung\_Beetle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dung_Beetle)\ **Post date:** [January 19, 2016, 4:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-you-aware-of-any-networks-for-people-shut-in-their-home/743073/205 "2016-01-19T16:58:25Z")
> [@scootergirl](#): > > It won’t happen, but just once I would like to see a thread started by CCitizen go **completely unanswered**. I find the infinite patience that many of you have with him really intriguing. And I suppose somewhat heartwarming too. Me too. That **Robert163** is a pretty damn nice guy. ---
**Author:** ![CCitizen](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/4af34b/32.png) [@CCitizen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CCitizen)\ **Post date:** [January 19, 2016, 7:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-you-aware-of-any-networks-for-people-shut-in-their-home/743073/206 "2016-01-19T19:14:50Z")
> [@scootergirl](#): > > It won’t happen, but just once I would like to see a thread started by CCitizen go **completely unanswered**. I find the infinite patience that many of you have with him really intriguing. And I suppose somewhat heartwarming too. If only anyone who has nothing positive to say would say nothing. I am not interested in negative attention. Obviously, no one here is captive audience. My classmates in High School sort of were. ---
**Author:** ![CCitizen](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/4af34b/32.png) [@CCitizen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CCitizen)\ **Post date:** [January 19, 2016, 7:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-you-aware-of-any-networks-for-people-shut-in-their-home/743073/207 "2016-01-19T19:17:55Z")
> [@Whiskey\_Dickens](#): > > [QUOTE=CCitizen] > > if you are nice to people they will tread on you! That is an extremely cynical view of human interaction. Some of the people I respect the most are the people who impress me as humans but are also unfailingly nice. [/QUOTE] The optimal strategy of interaction is – Start out nice to everyone – Continue being nice to those who are nice – Those who are not nice have lost their right to my/your civility ---
**Author:** ![Anaamika](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/5f9b8f/32.png) [@Anaamika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Anaamika)\ **Post date:** [January 19, 2016, 8:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-you-aware-of-any-networks-for-people-shut-in-their-home/743073/208 "2016-01-19T20:07:22Z")
That’s not what you said, though. You said if you are nice to people they will tread on you - which sounds like it’s inevitable. Yes, some people will tread on you and anyone, but I wonder if you are just confusing ordinary relationship give and take as “treading”. ---
**Author:** ![Robert163](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/4af34b/32.png) [@Robert163](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Robert163)\ **Post date:** [January 19, 2016, 8:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-you-aware-of-any-networks-for-people-shut-in-their-home/743073/209 "2016-01-19T20:27:11Z")
**CCitizen** Why not post your motorcycle VLOG and let people talk about it. Post it as a separate thread. I think you are quite excellent at statistics and explaining things succinctly and understandably. I think you would do very good as a math tutor. Why not give people a chance to discuss something with you where you have an actual strength/ability that is good, far above average. ---
**Author:** ![nearwildheaven](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/90db22/32.png) [@nearwildheaven](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nearwildheaven)\ **Post date:** [January 19, 2016, 11:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-you-aware-of-any-networks-for-people-shut-in-their-home/743073/210 "2016-01-19T23:29:36Z")
> [@CCitizen](#): > > Of people not overcritical of me. 😕 Don’t we all? :rolleyes: ---
**Author:** ![raventhief](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/raventhief/32/4_2.png) [@raventhief](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/raventhief)\ **Post date:** [January 20, 2016, 12:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-you-aware-of-any-networks-for-people-shut-in-their-home/743073/211 "2016-01-20T00:51:38Z")
> [@nearwildheaven](#): > > 😕 > > Don’t we all? > > :rolleyes: Don’t you understand? ! He is totally different and has totally different expectations from the rest of us! ---
**Author:** ![GreenElf](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/9de053/32.png) [@GreenElf](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GreenElf)\ **Post date:** [January 20, 2016, 2:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-you-aware-of-any-networks-for-people-shut-in-their-home/743073/212 "2016-01-20T02:29:17Z")
I don’t know if it’s already been mentioned, but I think the Home Shopping Network caters to such people. ---
**Author:** ![CCitizen](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/4af34b/32.png) [@CCitizen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CCitizen)\ **Post date:** [January 20, 2016, 2:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-you-aware-of-any-networks-for-people-shut-in-their-home/743073/213 "2016-01-20T02:43:21Z")
> [@GreenElf](#): > > I don’t know if it’s already been mentioned, but I think the Home Shopping Network caters to such people. Thanks a lot – will look it up. [Bookmarked](http://www.hsn.com/). ---
**Author:** ![nearwildheaven](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/90db22/32.png) [@nearwildheaven](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nearwildheaven)\ **Post date:** [January 20, 2016, 5:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-you-aware-of-any-networks-for-people-shut-in-their-home/743073/214 "2016-01-20T05:06:48Z")
> [@CCitizen](#): > > Thanks a lot – will look it up. > > [Bookmarked](http://www.hsn.com/). Um, really? 😕 :smack: ---
**Author:** ![bobkitty](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/c67d28/32.png) [@bobkitty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bobkitty)\ **Post date:** [January 20, 2016, 11:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-you-aware-of-any-networks-for-people-shut-in-their-home/743073/215 "2016-01-20T11:28:43Z")
What? $200 is only slightly under 10% of his annual income. It’s a perfectly reasonable purchase. Or he can ask mom and dad for it. ---
**Author:** ![CCitizen](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/4af34b/32.png) [@CCitizen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CCitizen)\ **Post date:** [January 21, 2016, 3:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-you-aware-of-any-networks-for-people-shut-in-their-home/743073/216 "2016-01-21T03:18:52Z")
> [@Ambivalid](#): > > I’m pretty sure **CCitizen** is just lonely and wants the interaction that comes from starting threads. He has no actual interest in the details of what anyone has to say, he just enjoys anyone giving him attention. Most people like to talk about their lives. I come from a different culture and my life is very much different from that of most Americans. Thus, many usual items interesting to most people will be boring for me. ---
**Author:** ![Acsenray](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/acsenray/32/4519_2.png) [@Acsenray](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Acsenray)\ **Post date:** [January 21, 2016, 3:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-you-aware-of-any-networks-for-people-shut-in-their-home/743073/217 "2016-01-21T03:52:08Z")
If you have no interest in other people, why should they be interested in you? ---
**Author:** ![CCitizen](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/4af34b/32.png) [@CCitizen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CCitizen)\ **Post date:** [January 21, 2016, 3:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-you-aware-of-any-networks-for-people-shut-in-their-home/743073/218 "2016-01-21T03:54:06Z")
> [@Acsenray](#): > > If you have no interest in other people, why should they be interested in you? If 1 in 1000 people is like me (and it should be much more) and 10,000 people read my posts then maybe I will have 10 friends. ---
**Author:** ![Fenris](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/fenris/32/498_2.png) [@Fenris](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fenris)\ **Post date:** [January 21, 2016, 1:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-you-aware-of-any-networks-for-people-shut-in-their-home/743073/219 "2016-01-21T13:51:57Z")
> [@Living\_Well\_Is\_Best\_Revenge](#): > > So green means humor? You can’t just drop a new color on us without explaining it. Sez you! ---
**Author:** ![Fenris](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/fenris/32/498_2.png) [@Fenris](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fenris)\ **Post date:** [January 21, 2016, 2:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-you-aware-of-any-networks-for-people-shut-in-their-home/743073/220 "2016-01-21T14:06:25Z")
> [@CCitizen](#): > > This is between me and my parents. > [@CCitizen](#): > > I prefer not to discuss these issues here. > [@CCitizen](#): > > I am sorry NFPD – Not For Public Discourse. I have a therapist. > [@CCitizen](#): > > All my job plans are between me and my therapist. > [@CCitizen](#): > > Not looking for virtual and especially real fights. > [@CCitizen](#): > > I owe you no explanation. I can’t believe, given your conversational skills, how you don’t have hundreds of thousands of potential friends battering down your door. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-you-aware-of-any-networks-for-people-shut-in-their-home/743073.md?page=10) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-you-aware-of-any-networks-for-people-shut-in-their-home/743073.md?page=12)