I think I am more concerned with the general idea being conveyed through these posts rather than the direct issue, since as JAM posted, there are too many details to which we are not privy at this time regarding DigitalAngel‘s situation.
I do not mean to be argumentative, but honestly I just felt DigitalAngel needed some helpful advice not even more criticism that everyone was so eager to dole out.
I have worked 40 hour weeks, took a full load of classes, was active in my chapter and volunteered through out the community. I paid my sorority dues, rent, tuition, utilities, and book fees. I took the bus. I would love to say I find solidarity with all of you who state that you too have “put yourself through college.” But I feel I have sympathy who are facing the “reality” of the world very rapidly with some family crisis serving as the catalyst. I don’t feel the need to degrade someone for not being as capable and strong as infallible me.
. It’s very difficult to find the strength to do this. DigitalAngel is facing a lot right now. None of us know where she is coming from. I highly doubt she posted to be attacked. So let’s keep to the “good-old” ideas and call upon the “if you don’t have anything nice to say, don’t say it at all” rule. What good does it do anyone to tell this poster that she is selfish and spoiled. We are all spoiled to be living in this country, to be given the freedoms we are. I am sure we take that for granted as we complain about rush hour traffic daily.
I am just asking you all to be a bit sympathetic and at least have some tact when posting. If you would like to give the “parent” side, then give advice. If you choose to give her the “harsh reality” and belittle her, then I have lost a lot of faith in some of the posters on this board.
When someone posts about their dog dying, no one posts “well, my grandma died yesterday, get over yourself!” She is 19 and going through a lot of emotions.