Are You Censoring Yourself?
By @acelawrites
@acelawrites (19272)
Philippines
June 1, 2016 3:57pm CST
Do you like to vent here but you suppress that feeling?
There are moments you wanted to tap on the keyboards and express the real feeling, but you are afraid of the consequences. It is not being a coward, but you are just cautious it might lead to unwanted results.
So instead of dealing with it, you just post other topics which are meant to avoid sharing controversial ones. It is self-censorship.
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@acelawrites (19272)
• Philippines
2 Jun 16
That is true, though we may be "itching" to say what we wanted to say; better be in the middle-level playing field.
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@acelawrites (19272)
• Philippines
2 Jun 16
I agree, and it if for the writers' protection too.
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@acelawrites (19272)
• Philippines
2 Jun 16
And we are of different cultures, so it is better e on the safe side.
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@Shavkat (141905)
• Philippines
4 Jun 16
@acelawrites I do agree. It is a matter of looking something to vent out the bad feelings.
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@acelawrites (19272)
• Philippines
2 Jun 16
Yes, there are portions of our daily lives that we wanted what people might say or get some advice from them. It makes one's heart lighter knowing there are people who could understand.
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@acelawrites (19272)
• Philippines
2 Jun 16
Yes, we are very cautious not to hurt people's feelings. This is a friendly site.
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@missjessicadawn (3286)
• United States
2 Jun 16
I actually just used mylot to vent about something. lol I like to stay positive but there are times when I get overwhelmed and need to talk about it to people who will be friendly to me. :-)
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@acelawrites (19272)
• Philippines
2 Jun 16
It is so nice to do so really if all the people have the same mindsets, or they can feel what you are going through. I understand your situation, and same here, at times I had to delete what I had posted instead of submitting it for fear that it might be so hurting to others.
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@acelawrites (19272)
• Philippines
2 Jun 16
Yes, that's what I told @Letranknight2015, that we can vent sometimes but in a "creative" way meaning it could not be so blunt to hurt other people here.
@koopharper (7599)
• Canada
2 Jun 16
I definitely self-censor. This is a public forum and there are things that are best expressed in a private journal or not at all. I am generally non-confrontational and will avoid conflict most of the time. I've never found crossing swords with other people very productive.
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@acelawrites (19272)
• Philippines
2 Jun 16
It is the best way not to be a "troll" here; or avoid hurting the feelings of other people.
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@Letranknight2015 (52665)
• Philippines
1 Jun 16
I wonder were else I'm supposed to vent my thoughts and feelings. I realized these days I don't have friends I can talk to, there are no other place for me to vent except probably here. No one's been reading my post here.
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@acelawrites (19272)
• Philippines
2 Jun 16
You are wrong, we are your friends here and we are reading your posts. There are certain ways where we can vent; I mean in a creative way.
@acelawrites (19272)
• Philippines
1 Jun 16
It is because we do not want to stir the hornet's nest! Thanks, @JohnRoberts.
@acelawrites (19272)
• Philippines
2 Jun 16
I usually hear it from people who are so wise in uttering words; they are so cautious.
