If someone makes a post about a traumatic topic that you have something to addd to but it could potentially be traumatic, what is the best way of going about things? Deliberately vauge given the circumstances, obviously I can give teh exact THREE circumstances that have come up tonight (yes, three - hence why I’m creating this thread rahter than letting this go) but then of course would be second guessing thsi thread.
My recommendation would be to keep your mouth shut, unless there is some overwhelming reason why your post would be a positive contribution to the thread.
I’m not completely certain I understand. Do you mean that reading your response could be potentially traumatic for the OP?
If so I would hope you’d phrase it as not to be intentionally inflammatory and even state that you hope they aren’t upset by your addition, but if someone is posting on the board about a topic they have to understand (one would hope) that they are going to get opinions and anecdotes from people who may share things they my not like. As long as you aren’t being an outright dick about it then I’d say their reaction isn’t something you can take responsibility for and just share what you feel you want to.
If that isn’t what you mean, then I’m lost but that’s nothing new.
Well, I don’t think anyone would understand anything he said anyway, so no biggie. Let 'er rip, I say.
Like what?
Poster A: Oh noes my neighbor just shot and killed my daughter.
Poster B: Huh, what a coincidence. I just accidentally shot three of my neighbors daughters tonight. I feel your pain.
Something like that?
Poster A: Oh noes my neighbor just shot and killed my daughter.
Poster B: Huh, what a coincidence. I just got a new Beretta.
Poster C: That reminds me of a hilarious joke I heard once about this little girl that got shot. It goes like this…
So other than that, did you enjoy the play Mrs. Lincoln?
Too soon!
For a serious suggestion, how about putting the potentially distressing stuff in a spoiler?
If your post is a reply to an individual unlikely to be upset, but you are worrying about upsetting an innocent bystander, I should think a private message would be a good idea.
Should have waited until April, or at least until after the Oscars.
Spoiler alert! Haven’t seen the movie yet.
Lincoln drowns in icy water while his rich wife survives on some floating door thingy.
No, it’s his top hat she’s clinging to. When he offered it, she screamed, “You like me! You really like me!”
mmm
The main post I was referring to was a troll post that got removed anyway, so it’s somewhat academic. Thanks for the responses but they all seem a bit common-sensey, rather than board specific. Which is probably the best plan actually (just to use common sense).