I don't disagree that there are times it can be a valuable tool to educate, but if you look at my original post, that was not at issue.
That sounds like the opposite of what you said at your original post, #80:
Doesn’t anyone ever keep their mouth shut about private issues anymore? Good grief.
I took you at your word. I guess it was the anyone, ever, anymore and Good grief that made me think that you were against anyone ever not keeping their mouths shut about private issues, without regard to whether it might help others avoid the pitfalls they encountered.
When I said:
Sometimes we go public so others might not suffer quite as much.
You said: Oh, for Pete’s sake.
For some reason, I thought you meant that you were serious about your earlier statement, that even if a few words would save someone's life and untold grief for the survivors, I should keep their my mouth shut about private issues rather than speak out.
When I said as much your response sounded a little snide. Do you recall your words?
LOL! Feeling waspish today, O morally superior being?
Now I'm totally confused. Which side of this issue are you on again?
I think I understand and agree with your comments about people spilling their guts just for attention or to titillate, or hear the sound of their own voice, but,
Do you think discussing depression is in the same category?