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Old May 22, 2018, 01:17 PM
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I was once accused of “attention seeking” by a troll on another website. (A fly by poster ) Meh. Whatever.

What is the difference between “seeking attention” and questioning things, or posting for support? I would really appreciate some (kind) thoughts on this
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Old May 22, 2018, 01:30 PM
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I have never thought of you as an attention seeker. Yours is more offering help/kindness or being genuinely inquisitive. To be comfortable enough to ask questions or offer kind words has nothing to do with seeking attention.
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Old May 22, 2018, 04:14 PM
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I never see you as an attention seeker!
I don't like the fact that someone ever said that to you!

You share. You seek and you give.

We love you!


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As the saying goes - a hand with an accusing finger pointed at you has 3 more pointing back at the accuser themself...
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Old May 22, 2018, 06:04 PM
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I want attention!!!!
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Old May 22, 2018, 06:16 PM
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What is the difference between “seeking attention” and questioning things, or posting for support?
I approach many of the forums here with the expectation those who start threads are seeking support or calling attention to something supportive. If someone visits a forum such as this with an eye to labeling people "attention seekers", then perhaps that visitor is in the wrong place.

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Old May 22, 2018, 06:51 PM
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I approach many of the forums here with the expectation those who start threads are seeking support or calling attention to something supportive. If someone visits a forum such as this with an eye to labeling people "attention seekers", then perhaps that visitor is in the wrong place.

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Maybe we all seek for some attention here, whenever we post. The question is from whom and for what. Maybe labeling someone as attention seeker does not mean much...
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Old May 22, 2018, 08:06 PM
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Sometimes I wonder if I'm coming across as an attention seeker if i post often or reveal personal information . But really I just want help and support .

There is no way that I would ever think you are an attention seeker . I don't like trolls .
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