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Post by static anonymity on May 10, 2005 23:22:24 GMT
The Post Secret blog is such a simple, yet touching idea. Random people from all over the place just send in postcards with an anonymous secret written on the reverse. It's some kind of safe, public airing of things they can't tell poeple directly. It's interesting. |
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Post by Graham on May 11, 2005 8:11:38 GMT
*reads*
there's some quite intriguing ones there...
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Post by Luco El Loco on May 11, 2005 11:19:58 GMT
They'll invent anything these days to avoid direct communication.  |
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Post by static anonymity on May 11, 2005 14:30:48 GMT
You make it sound very negative.
Personally I think it's a great idea for those who want to get something off their chest, knowing that certain things will be read. It's avoiding the usual cry for help or anything of the sort, as it's just an anonymous way to vent certain things without any guilt nor worry attached.
One of those letters is really no different to one entry in an anonymous livejournal. Considering the price of therapy these days, which seems to be what is recommended to those who need but cannot find someone to talk to, I consider it a positive, non-exploitative outlet for those writing in.
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Post by Luco El Loco on May 11, 2005 15:56:47 GMT
Yeah, I mean I do see how venting is good... but, again, without sharing properly it seems a little empty.  But that's just me. I don't want anyone offended, I'm just a bit concerned is all. |
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Post by static anonymity on May 11, 2005 16:14:18 GMT
*shrugs* Judging from the responses left on that site ( here) about how it's affected them, the result is anything but empty. Many who have written in have found it to be liberating and empowering. That can only be a good thing. Also, Id like to point out that it's not always a case of sharing whatever they're keeping in the dark. Sometimes it's just a case of coming to terms with things. For example: ""My secret is sitting right in front of me on a postcard that has already been addressed and has a stamp on it. I'm trying to get enough courage to send it. It's finally become real now that it's on paper. Thank you, I've finally accepted my secret. :-)"
-Maryland" |
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Post by CircusFreak on May 16, 2005 20:58:51 GMT
Wow... That really sad, why don't people talk to other people about there problems then let the bubble up in side... Makes you think don't it... how well off you actully are. |
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Post by Martin on May 18, 2005 11:22:13 GMT
I really like this site. It's inspirational. It's sort of mellowed out my mood. I don't have anything to submit, but I think I'll make a postcard anyway.
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Post by static anonymity on May 18, 2005 17:03:11 GMT
I really like this site. It's inspirational. I completely agree. I'm glad that someone else found it a positive, too.  |
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Post by CircusFreak on May 19, 2005 18:42:18 GMT
Did you read some of them post cards i mean damn... inspirational i not the word i would use (for some).... more like crazy...
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Post by static anonymity on May 19, 2005 19:15:36 GMT
Yes, I read every single one and all the comments. And I did find them inspirational. I stick by my view that I do find them a positive outlet.
Why do you label some as "crazy"?
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Post by Martin on May 19, 2005 19:31:29 GMT
Did you read some of them post cards i mean damn... inspirational i not the word i would use (for some).... more like crazy... I personally wouldn't label them crazy. I grant you, not all of them are initially inspirational, but I think that is more the readers' ignorance and the fact that some are more challenging to understanding. Cryptic, almost. I too read each and every one of them, and the comments, and found the vast majority a 'good read', if I can use that term for something so short. I've sent the link to a few people I know, and they're all pretty positive about it. A nice find, thanks Ellen. |
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Post by CircusFreak on May 20, 2005 18:51:19 GMT
Ok, ok... gang up on the freak... and by "crazy" i only ment like 1 or 2. Crazy..... "when i was a teenager i used to babysit my nextdoor neighbours son. When he was asleep i would go into the perents bedroom and go through their bedside drawers. I found a packet of condoms and put a pin through each and every one of them, and thus ensured myself another 5 years of baby sitting"... and i thourght i was a crazy weirdo... inspirational? or crazy? But i love the "I STILL dream that i still might one day become Superman" i hope he goes for his dream.... Wish i knew how, then i'd help him  |
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Post by static anonymity on May 20, 2005 19:30:39 GMT
Just because people express an opinion different to yours and are genuinely interested in how you reached your opinion, doesn't mean they're ganging up on you. I enquired as to why you found some "crazy" as it's a pretty strong accusation to bandy about without sufficient evidence to support your claim. (And to some it can seem offensive). Yes, it's unusual, and I would be slightly worried at the example you've put forth, but you have to admit there's logic there (which is usually absent in many "crazy" cases). Furthermore, s/he was a teenager and doesn't sound particularly proud of this secret. *shrugs* I still find the majority inspirational and the site a positive outlet, whether there are "crazies" who submit their secrets, or not. |
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Post by *headdesk* on May 31, 2005 16:03:12 GMT
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