Are You Ever Surprised by Another Mom's Answer?

Honestly, I don't keep track of whether or not the "regulars'" responses match up with my own. I am more aware of which posters tend to give good, solid responses. Whether or not I agree with them on any particular issue, there are a few who almost always give solid advice/opinions. Sometimes with some flippant humor thrown in.

That is why I can't stay away.... Often, I find myself weighing an issue in a new light based on one of those well thought out and written responses. I may not change my opinion about it, but it gives me insight into how other people view the situation/issue.
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Absolutely...but that is what makes this site great. I answer from my own experiences, and mine are unlike anyone else's.

Sometimes I'm surprised by another mom's answer and sometimes not.

When I write, I use my belief's, morals, education and real life experiences to take my answers from. I'm embarrased by my spelling errors and by my fat fingered errors. I have short stubby fingers and I hit the "op" and the "yu" together far too many times. That's why I'd sure like spell check on here.

I really feel sad for some of the bad turns in life that some of the really good people on this site have had to go through. I can't understand why some of their husbands choose booze or drugs or other "mind wasters" over their obviously talented wives. I love the good feelings I get when some moms triumph over tradegy. I rejoice with them.

I'm often amazed by the wives and husbands that try and one-up each other rather than just be nice. Its almost like a contest to see who can be meaner to the other first and last. Its hard to get ahead when you spend all your time trying to get even. And then they wonder why their marriage is failing.

I marvel that one mom called her baby a parasite and said it was her right to cut it out whenever she wanted. Its sad that she feels that way about her children and feels she can terminate their life whenever she feels like it.

Good luck to all the good moms out there. And to the bad moms, I hope you learn enough to change your ways.

I don't really pay attention to if I agree or disagree with certain people, but I do of course recognize and pay attention to the people I know. Several moms on here are friends with me on Facebook so I know a little more about them (and them me) so maybe we can see a little better where each other is coming from. That doesn't mean I always agree or disagree with them. I think the beauty of this site is that we can all share our suggestions and stories in hopes that it will help someone else. Sometimes I get more from someones answer myself.

I'm more amused to find out about all the crazy PM's that go back and forth. Who has time for all that drama? LOL! But I do have my favorites and wish that I could be friends with them on Facebook so I knew more about them, only because I admire them and what they say, not because I want to be a psycho stalker! =)

There are a few posters with whom I disagree 95% of the time . . . and then there will be a response that nails the issue imho. That usually surprises me.

The other day I was in complete agreement with a post - until the very LAST sentence which ruined the whole thing for me. Unfortunately I had already hit the flower button. :P

When I am reading answers to the questions, I purposely don't look at the name of the responder before I read the reply and send, or not send, a flower. (I read replies from the bottom up). Then I scroll up, and read the name on my way to the next reply. Some times I am surprised that someone who has been very rude to me in the past just gave a fantastic answer. Other times I giggle, and then when I scroll up and see "Theresa N" as the name, I just think, "Of course it was her--she's so funny!"

I tend to consistently (sp? I've had some drinks) agree with Dawn, Teresa N., Nikki G., and sometimes Cheryl O. Not on everything but but on a lot. I'm sure there are others, but those are my top ones.

I love hearing advice from Jo. W. from time to time even though we don't seem to have TOO much in common.

My only annoyance is the people who NEED the whole story. I've gotten used to it though so try to give as much background info as possible.

I, too, find that I agree with a certain fews answers most of the time and once in awhile I'll read an answer they wrote and be like 'really?' However - that's the beauty of us all having our own minds - we may agree on many things but not on others.

This is a great question!!!

There some posters that I love to read their questions and answers!! Theresa N and Jo W - LOVE their sarcasm!! :) (not flaming here!! just stating an opinion!!)

I don't hate anyone on this board. There are a few I personally don't like - but don't hate.

I'm not sure I "follow" anyone. I read questions and try to answer to the best of my ability. There are times when I read a response and say "WOW!! I don't think I looked at it from that point of view" - that's what I love about this site....people from all different walks of life, sharing their experiences!!!

Good Lord!!! I guess I'm still considered new here but the audacity of one of the posters below is mind blowing. While I get the site is anonymous, to hold things over another person's head in the attempt to humiliate them is beyond immature and disgusting. I guess I know to watch my answers around her. She should be ashamed of herself. By reading previous answers she has posted, I am getting she has no shame or remorse.

Other than that? I can say I have loved my experience here to date. I have been trying to acquaint myself with the other members here by reading their previous answers to questions and the questions they post. I love all the different experiences that bring to this site.

When I come here I click on the 'questions and answers' section first, as most do I suppose. Then my eyes glance to the right to see who wrote it, and sometimes that determines whether I read the question or not, or where it's going to go, lol.
So yes, there are some I pay attention to, good and bad.

Yes of course, but I always like the slew of people who don't read what was written.

I always love to answer the questions from the header and then read what they really meant, however, it seems some just go right ahead and answer.

Why answer all the questions if you really don't give a "hoot" what one has written.

Yes, there are many that I follow to see what comes flying from their fingers, and not to call her out but Cheryl O. has gotten me a few times. Not that we do not see eye to eye on topics, she typically is full of tact and maturity and I have seen her get down and dirty and that surprsed me. Although it was still more mature than most.

made a few friends, found a few enemies. Found some respect for one of those recently, in an odd way. Maybe that Raunchy (should I say Ranchy? )chick is hiding something. Makes me not want to pick on her so much LOL. I am shocked occasionally and its hard to do to me. I agree that is what makes it interesting.

Yes and no.
There are a handful of people that I agree with %95 of the time, and then we disagree on the other %5.
We're not clones.
Our life experiences are all different.
What would be the point of any site at all if the answers were always all identical?

Absolutely. I'm not even totally sympatico with my own friends, so why should I expect to always agree online? But I do look for some people's responses because I know they will be carefully considered and well-written. Or funny and to the point. Grammar is not a requirement for a good answer, but it makes it easier if someone can write in a way you understand. And even if I disagree with someone's answer, there are people that express that in a way that makes you go "you know, I hadn't considered that..." vs being angry.

awesome question.

I'm self centered and always wonder if anyone remembers enough about my answers to be surprised if i answer a question differently than normal.

Yes there are a few prolific writers that I happen to notice more than others.

a few times i have been surprised and sometime I've wondered if so and so was just having a really rotten day or some bad PMS.

one person that i might not necessarly agree with but who generally stands clearly in her camp, gave the most wacked out answer to a question i posted recently, there were quite a few people that commented on not having any clue why she would even have written that answer.
That one stands out.

I really don't pay attention to the names on the questions. I hate to admit but I am on here a lot at work. I scan the titles and if something grabs me I read it an answer. It has to be wayyyy out in left field before I start to gather more information by looking at the OP and their profile.

Don't get me wrong a lot of times that trigger, ohhhhh herrrrr, yikes! Most of the time I then walk away, sometimes I don't. :p

I am a rather complex person so no, it doesn't surprise me when someone I agree with says something that I refuse to flower. It also doesn't shock me when I agree with those that doesn't seem to live on the same planet.

I think the biggest thing to me is that there is thought behind the post. Naya naya doesn't get very far with me but I will give flowers to those that I don't agree with but I agree with their logic.

I'm a lot like you, patterns have started to stand out and you start to expect certain types of responses for certain people. There are a few that are very kind yet articulate points very well. What I find interesting is that some people here mention how they enjoy reading certain people's responses because of the sarcasm or the humor. I usually feel sorry for the poster when these people reply. They seem like very bitter replies and it makes the answer all about them, not the poster. I appreciate the responses that seem to truly have the best interest of the poster in mind. Sometimes questions seem to warrant a rather harsh response, but I'm surprised how often questions could easily be answered with an honest and caring response but aren't. I personally like the support, not the 'look at me' kind of responses!