Like others said, people go where other people are. And most people nowadays just go to emotional support, people who usually hang out at the Adult Room. Then more and more people come in, supporters and supportees alike (i dont give a heck if theyre real words tbh) are being FORCED to move to PMs. And why? So others can bring the usual adult-chat crap-posting? There should be moderation in ES all the time so it won't get derailed like it usually does, and for the past week it has happened way too much. Now, I've seen moogie the mod asking people to move to other chats, but he (\she? idk) isn't always there. I might not be the most qualified person to speak of support because I'm already "infamous" for my "villainy" in the chat realm, though, so take for this what you wish.

Someone brought up the issue that we all have, well... issues. And that's true. It is also true that not everyone is a psych or therapist. Well if you're neither, and you have literally nothing to contribute to the ES, what the hell are you doing there? Excuse me but that's just stupid. Mind you, I'm not talking about the sensitive individuals who prefer ES to Adult Chat because they're sensitive and they support each other there, without having any professional experience in being therapists.

For the issue of simply "hugging" and not actually giving any support, well, maybe that's the only way people can give support, and there's nothing wrong with it. Again, not everyone is a shrink.

Finally, there are THREE places for chit-chat. THREE. The Lobby, Coffeehouse, and Adult Chat. Four if you count Teen Chat. Just go there if you wanna chat about whatever, and invite your friends over there with you. It's not that difficult.

Cheers, fam.