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<blockquote data-quote="Nomad" data-source="post: 173017"><p>What a good question! AND I think the word <strong>"helpful"</strong> is key. I have wondered this myself. </p><p>I think sometimes we don't know for sure if our posts are helpful, unless the person takes the time to say that the posts have been helpful or specifically calls out a person's name that gave a particularly helpful idea. I think whenever possible, it is a nice idea to thank people who have replied to our posts. I know for me, I really appreciate that people have taken the time to share their ideas with me. They are almost always very helpful. Sometimes, just providing comfort is of great help. (And the ones that are funny are an extra bonus!) </p><p>I do not care for it when people are mean spirited. I think that if you feel someone is going down the wrong path, it is wise to use gentleness and decorum when mentioning a differing point of view. I think people are more open to looking at new things when it is presented in a kind way. In addition, I believe most of us have been through a lot of heartache, and really don't wish to experience more grief due to difficult child issues. <strong>I think you can count on a clear, honest, and friendly response to a person's post WILL be appreciated and helpful.</strong></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Nomad, post: 173017"] What a good question! AND I think the word [B]"helpful"[/B] is key. I have wondered this myself. I think sometimes we don't know for sure if our posts are helpful, unless the person takes the time to say that the posts have been helpful or specifically calls out a person's name that gave a particularly helpful idea. I think whenever possible, it is a nice idea to thank people who have replied to our posts. I know for me, I really appreciate that people have taken the time to share their ideas with me. They are almost always very helpful. Sometimes, just providing comfort is of great help. (And the ones that are funny are an extra bonus!) I do not care for it when people are mean spirited. I think that if you feel someone is going down the wrong path, it is wise to use gentleness and decorum when mentioning a differing point of view. I think people are more open to looking at new things when it is presented in a kind way. In addition, I believe most of us have been through a lot of heartache, and really don't wish to experience more grief due to difficult child issues. [B]I think you can count on a clear, honest, and friendly response to a person's post WILL be appreciated and helpful.[/B] [/QUOTE]
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