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They're like bubblegum: good for about 15 minutes, until it loses it's potency and you need some more. And more. And more.


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Yep Edahn and the world sells tons of bubble gum...

I'm not an antagonist so please don't view this perspective as seeking such...

But for such a young member (posts) you seem to have drawn some conclusions a bit premature.

Yes there is some hugging here,,lots of it sometimes. Your statement that it is only coddling is simply presumptuous. It neither indicates the lack of work outside this arena nor does it demonstrate the lack of real efforts here.

There are some folks here well versed in the "tone" of Internet support facilities,,that know that one hug can open the gate of time,,which more often than not is what is needed in those few confused, convoluted moments...

This is not a vehicle for long term therapy but there is a priceless gift and accommodation that this type of interface allows...a level of limited anonymity blessed with a convergence of experience...it is the greatest gift in knowing you are not alone...even within the vast nest of cyberspace..

So please don't knock the hugs,,,they are a grand improvement to cuts or bruises...

IMHO.

Lenny