I will at least back up Cass that it does happen, and I feel it is kind of creepy
Me, as well.
I'm the least woo-woo person in the world, and even I sometimes feel like, even if the intention is support for a friend (which is great!), that's a lot of bad energy being put out there.
I've also seen it in political discussions in Natter.
sj wins at google!
Yay, me! I've seen enough of those pictures in wedding albums that I knew exactly what you were talking about. They're very popular in RI or at least they were once upon a time.
I agree that political discussions are out of hand almost before they begin, and named persons are piled on willy nilly, but I seriously don't recall it being common that strangers who did incidental things were vilified.
I basically agree with Scrappy. I've been in the position in the past of actually arguing with people trying to offer me support, because I felt they weren't being fair to the others in the situation.
There's certainly a time for "IT'S TINO! LET'S GET 'IM!", but validation of one person doesn't have to involve vilification of another. Everybody sucks at some point or another.
I can't think I wouldn't have noticed a call for death. Seriously.
Warts, yes,
itches they can't scratch, probably.
Not sure about the death thing either, but maybe it didn't bother me that much.
FWIW, I haven't noticed anything like that either, though I'm sure I would take it as outraged hyperbole and maybe it wouldn't register. But I can see that it bothers people.
We're still okay with the 1/16 gypsy curses, though, right?
meara, step away from the cray-cray. It ain't worth it, no matter how good the sex.
FWIW, I still believe that in this specific case (of my roomie and me) there was some constructive interference of neuroses, or a multiplier effect if you prefer. So I know everyone was pretty careful not to make their comments about the general concept specific to me, but not to worry - I'm still convinced I played my part.
do you just want validation here or can you hear some advice.
Feel free to always ask me this question and I will tell you. My sis and I use this all the time. I will try and tell you what I'm looking for, as well.
I have thoughts on the larger pattern, but can't articulate them at the moment and I'm due on Skype with my parents in five.