Is sodahead therapy for you?

several outlets for me. Mainly I have learned many things here. I love the to and fro between members, the good, bad and the ugly (not so much) but you must take the bitter with the sweet and hope that you can, in a calm demeanor and with carefully chosen words, possibly twinge someone's grey matter enough to consider an alternative option regarding their hardcore mind-sets and opinions.

Sometimes, by the way an answer is depicted here, I can see the points on BOTH sides. Sodahead members are a passionate group about their feelings and experiences which is nothing short of a learning window for me.

The honesty here is sometimes unpolished, a tad crude and on occasion surprisingly rude and disrespectful. But all in all, I feel I am equipped to handle whatever is thrown my way as it teaches me how to deal with ALL types of members and the ages these members are speaking from. (Former job gave me those people skills)

I also meet like-minded folks that I have things in common with and that's a comfort. The best part here is meeting the fun folks who will tease, joke and rooster-poot anyone they think they might get a laugh and good will from. Those are the Best!

Since body language, facial expressions and voice intonations are missing by reading words as opposed to 'listening' to words can make for some hilarious exchanges and on the other hand, it's unfortunate that some feelings get bruised or busted.

I can only strive to stay positive, honest, upbeat and humorous when possible and click away from ANGRY people who just wish to belly-ache.

Therapy? No. But, it is something I usually enjoy doing each morning when I have my cup of coffee. As i down my cup of caffeine I check my mail and often respond to questions. But, it isn't therapy because sometimes the responses I get are so unexpected and cruel that they actually do the opposite of anything I would ever imagine are very untheraputic. When I respond to a question, I try to do so honestly and write something I consider well thought out, intelligent, and relevant to making society a better place. I am always amazed, surprised, and shocked at some of the prejudice, close mindedness, and down right mean answers I get when I respond to political questions. Those responses baffle me and are hurtful. I then go off sodahead for days and question why i even bother going on this site. At other times, the people are kindhearted and caring, and I return. I think the people who go on here that discuss politics are the mean ones, who are truly cruel and out of touch with reality. So, more often than not, I am now staying away from those type of questions. Sad really, because I love political debates. but I dislike people who spew forth hatred of opinions that aren't consistent with their own beliefs and don't want to learn things or understand that it is ok to agree to disagree without attacking others. But, I think in answering THIS question, it was therapeutic to me to answer some holiday questions this year since I was missing my husband who passed away last year at this time. So, I suppose that sometimes perhaps sodahead is helpful in that way. Hmmm.....never realized that before......
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