[InOne]

Originally Posted by MrGaryy

I think people who genuinely seek approval on forums are people who can't find it elsewhere, be it in school, work w/e, if they don't fit in or get on well with those around them in r/l, they come to a forum where there are lots of close knits groups of friends nand they immediately want to be accepted and taken in because its something their real life lacks. I would say a high amount of TiBB's regulars, particularly young members have or are being bullied which is why the seek so much solace in TiBB.

in my opinion anyway, I'm no psychologist.

I have often thought that. And wondered if it's a place for misfits as such. But you get regular people on here too. Most people don't give alot away so it's hard to tell. But yeah, some do stand out and seem to long to be accepted in some form or other.

[Jords]

Originally Posted by InOne

I have often thought that. And wondered if it's a place for misfits as such. But you get regular people on here too. Most people don't give alot away so it's hard to tell. But yeah, some do stand out and seem to long to be accepted in some form or other.

ME, accept me bitches cuz I know where you live

[MrGaryy]

Originally Posted by InOne

I have often thought that. And wondered if it's a place for misfits as such. But you get regular people on here too. Most people don't give alot away so it's hard to tell. But yeah, some do stand out and seem to long to be accepted in some form or other.

I also think TiBB in particular draws them in due to Big Brother having quite a large female and gay following, there are a lot of young guys on here who are clearly going through some phase of realising their sexuality and of course we all know, that gays aren't exactly accepted in young teens which would result in them being bullied.

as opposed to say, a music forum, where the subject is so vague that there's a huge mix of members, young and old, straight and gay, male and female, ect.

[Jords]

Originally Posted by MrGaryy

I also think TiBB in particular draws them in due to Big Brother having quite a large female and gay following, there are a lot of young guys on here who are clearly going through some phase of realising their sexuality and of course we all know, that gays aren't exactly accepted in young teens which would result in them being bullied.

as opposed to say, a music forum, where the subject is so vague that there's a huge mix of members, young and old, straight and gay, male and female, ect.

Haha Im 15, and not gay, I just like big brother and I came across this forum and just posted now and then, then I realised you can talk about other TV crap and music andjust normal stuff and make buds so I stayed.

I knew nothing about forums

Is this a gay & girl forum then?

[MrGaryy]

Originally Posted by Jords

Haha Im 15, and not gay, I just like big brother and I came across this forum and just posted now and then, then I realised you can talk about other TV crap and music andjust normal stuff and make buds so I stayed.

I knew nothing about forums

Is this a gay & girl forum then?

that was clearly not my point. I mentioned that BB had a large female gay and female following, so naturally a BB related forum is going to have a large female and gay percentage. That's not to imply that it only attracts girls and gays.

[InOne]

Originally Posted by MrGaryy

I also think TiBB in particular draws them in due to Big Brother having quite a large female and gay following, there are a lot of young guys on here who are clearly going through some phase of realising their sexuality and of course we all know, that gays aren't exactly accepted in young teens which would result in them being bullied.

as opposed to say, a music forum, where the subject is so vague that there's a huge mix of members, young and old, straight and gay, male and female, ect.

Yeah there seems a few confused teens here. It's good to get a mix really, works well sometimes, but I have noticed there are alot of clashes and sometimes on going hatered. Some people get pretty passionate on here!!!

[Tom]

Originally Posted by MrGaryy

I think people who genuinely seek approval on forums are people who can't find it elsewhere, be it in school, work w/e, if they don't fit in or get on well with those around them in r/l, they come to a forum where there are lots of close knits groups of friends nand they immediately want to be accepted and taken in because its something their real life lacks. I would say a high amount of TiBB's regulars, particularly young members have or are being bullied which is why the seek so much solace in TiBB.

in my opinion anyway, I'm no psychologist.

Definitely something in that, and I think a lot of people spam the forum and are actively rude when not necessary (e.g. trolls signing up to slag people off) because they can't do it in real life.

[Jords]

Originally Posted by MrGaryy

I think people who genuinely seek approval on forums are people who can't find it elsewhere, be it in school, work w/e, if they don't fit in or get on well with those around them in r/l, they come to a forum where there are lots of close knits groups of friends nand they immediately want to be accepted and taken in because its something their real life lacks. I would say a high amount of TiBB's regulars, particularly young members have or are being bullied which is why the seek so much solace in TiBB.

in my opinion anyway, I'm no psychologist.

I would agree with this, but its not the case all the time

[30stone]

Originally Posted by MrGaryy

I think people who genuinely seek approval on forums are people who can't find it elsewhere, be it in school, work w/e, if they don't fit in or get on well with those around them in r/l, they come to a forum where there are lots of close knits groups of friends nand they immediately want to be accepted and taken in because its something their real life lacks. I would say a high amount of TiBB's regulars, particularly young members have or are being bullied which is why the seek so much solace in TiBB.

in my opinion anyway, I'm no psychologist.

thats so me..

[Jords]

Originally Posted by 30stone

thats so me..

Dont worry 30stone, ill be your buddie and we can be misfits together!

[MrGaryy]

Originally Posted by 30stone

thats so me..

i didn't want to make it a direct thing, you know.

[SiaSiaSia]

Originally Posted by 30stone

thats so me..

hahahahhahaha shut up you whiney attention seeker
you know i'd have you any day of the week

(except tuesdays, that's when i have shaun...)

[Z]

Originally Posted by MrGaryy

I think people who genuinely seek approval on forums are people who can't find it elsewhere, be it in school, work w/e, if they don't fit in or get on well with those around them in r/l, they come to a forum where there are lots of close knits groups of friends nand they immediately want to be accepted and taken in because its something their real life lacks. I would say a high amount of TiBB's regulars, particularly young members have or are being bullied which is why the seek so much solace in TiBB.

in my opinion anyway, I'm no psychologist.

You should get an Oscar or something for that. Hit the nail on the head there!

I think people seek approval on forums because they aren't satisfied with the approval they get in their every day lives. That's not necessarily the same thing as getting no approval; some people will never get enough but yeah, Gary's right IMO.

[Princess]

Originally Posted by MrGaryy

I think people who genuinely seek approval on forums are people who can't find it elsewhere, be it in school, work w/e, if they don't fit in or get on well with those around them in r/l, they come to a forum where there are lots of close knits groups of friends nand they immediately want to be accepted and taken in because its something their real life lacks. I would say a high amount of TiBB's regulars, particularly young members have or are being bullied which is why the seek so much solace in TiBB.

in my opinion anyway, I'm no psychologist.

Argee with this. I had no friends in real life when I joined. Thankfully I do now,I just like this place :P Being a 'different' teenager sucksssssssss.

[Jords]

Originally Posted by Princess

Argee with this. I had no friends in real life when I joined. Thankfully I do now,I just like this place :P Being a 'different' teenager sucksssssssss.

ill be your friend

[30stone]

Its terrible i had no friends of school.
People at work bully me.

Thanks sia i would like to think you were seirous...

[MiuMiu]

Originally Posted by 30stone

Its terrible i had no friends of school.
People at work bully me.

Thanks sia i would like to think you were seirous...

But you're hot!

[30stone]

Originally Posted by MiuMiu

But you're hot!

Aww Thanks

[Stephanie]

lmfao

[MrGaryy]

yes well, you know, I do try.

[Stacey.]

THICKK SKINNEDD!! haha... "sorry, just thinking about john and edward!"
i dont really care what people think of me on tibb! lol
i like some members a LOTTT more than others lol!
but,, i dont botherr about the ones that dont like me... because i know theres a lot! lol

[Beastie]

Maybe members seek approval after joining Tibb, like after being on a few months what impact they have made on the forums, and if they feel they are being "misjudged" then they want to win back some approval?

Originally Posted by InOne

Does anyone actually get affected by what people say about them on here?

No. But since this is a forum sometimes my views change and sometimes i change peoples views. Don't really get hurt as you get what you expect, sadly.

[lily.]

Originally Posted by 30stone

Genuine attempt for compiment..

Ben, you're lovely.



(that better?) LoL