what i would consider insightful would be a response that states what i've done in a similar situation, what i would feel, etc. insightful response to me would be that i take a person's post (situation and/or feelings) apply them to myself and then respond appropriately. i call that relating. there's not much i can't relate with unfortunately

for instance, if you were posting about a situation in where you were verbally attacked by someone IRL, i would put myself in your shoes (if i could, of course) and respond as to what my actions and feelings might be. i've always had this relation thing going on with other ppl. what t pointed out to me is that i also demand that before i give any of myself out. he said he learned early on in order for me to talk, he had to give some of himself to me first in conversation. i'd never known that about myself. however, since he said that, i've found that to be very true. once a person does open up to me...i'm pretty free-flowing...sometimes too much