I see patterns to nearly all of us here... not stereotyping, but known and understandable psychological patterning. I would hope my saying that would help everyone know that they fit in here! No, none of us is just like another, but we do fit into categories. AND those categories that we fall into are different, like you suggested bunny, depending... it isn't one way always, imo.

Most of us have a certain response to implied impending doom. So we fit into that group that responds similarly. But, each of us replies a certain way in most of our posting. That puts us into a group that replies that way. (It might not be the same "group" as the first one mentioned.)

Let me try and say it clearer. When you read a "different" post... can't you sit back and think...well if (insert member name) replies she/he will probably say... and (insert member name) would more likely say.... RIGHT? I mean, we do get to know each other and how we feel and post about certain topics. It's part of our personality at PC!

Don't we also, when we see a new topic, PM another and say, Hey, go read and post on ... such and such??? Because we want their type of information/posting to be added! It's a good thing, imo!

Likewise, when we see a post or thread (or even member) that is going "south," we might PM or chat with someone, saying, leave that one alone... the mods need to handle it... or hey, (insert member name) really needs some support over in the xx thread.

I think it's when one of us steps OUT of our normal "pattern" that might upset another here. Sometimes it is a way to realize WHOA that member is struggling...or WOW that member is having a really good day Members here get used to the patterns...and some are highly emotionally affected when change occurs.

Good thread, btw!!!