Is there a problem with asking personal questions in an environment in which we are all anonymous.?

Question

Someone just asked a question of a personal nature, and someone else took the time to write to the person to say they are rude for asking personal questions. I thought that a place like this would be the best place to ask personal questions, because a person can choose to answer or not, and we don't know each other so no one has to worry about being judged.

Am I thinking about this incorrectly?

Answer 1

I definitely think you can ask personal questions here on YA.

Just look at the categories - singles and dating, family and friends for example - those categories are about relationships - aren't relationships personal?

Actually, even categories that seem impersonal, can become personal - for example music - you can ask what music you like best or how it affects you or what does this song or singer mean to you.

Now thinking it over, the line between personal and impersonal can be quite blurry and I think people shouldn't be so rigid and so quick to judge others in a negative way.

People need all kinds of help - why must we restrict it?

The only guideline should be not to hurt others.

Answer 2

I believe you are thinking about this correctly. Just remember anonymity works both ways. Some of the dweebs on here love the cloak of anonymity, so they'll attempt to squash you, "because they can." They would never in a heartbeat do it to your face.

Keep asking, and you'll get your answers. Ignore the dweebs.

Answer 3

I agree with you. Sometimes I feel more comfortable sharing personal information with strangers, because I know that it can't come back to me. Maybe the "rude" response was a joke?

Answer 4

it really hinges upon the person involved some are plagued by insecurities and the like....or just not in the habit of devulging
personal info regardless. but don't give up (each to their own) many will cooperate none the less

Answer 5

Personal questions can fall under the category "Chatting and personal communication". It is against YA community guide lines. It is reportable for abuse. One can get his account suspended.

Check this out:
http://answers.yahoo.com/info/community_guidelines.php

Plus one should remember that too much personal information on internet (Public domain. remember?) can lead to other problems. once posted everything remains here.

I am pointing it out because many users ask afterwards if they can somehow delete their resolved personal questions. They cannt.

Answer 6

just do and ask what you want to, just keep the rights of others in mind [don't name anyone]. but to all those who judge others and then start givin their not so wanted opinion and preachment, screw you. who gave you the right to do that? if you think that everyone should care about all the things you care about, you need to wake up and stop being so arrogant, alright? and go get a life.

Answer 7

i agree with you. however, i wud not prefer sharing too much intimate things in here. cant site ant reason for that though!! its just a personal choice.
having said this, i must say i appreciate ppl sharing theirs, there's no harm in dong so

Answer 8

Hell no,why not if you want to know something then this is the forum to use......then I am King Booker so nothing bothers me...

Answer 9

You should be able to ask virtually any question on here.

Answer 10

asking whether someone is a virgin or not in a religions section is indeed rude, since someone else will start preaching to thenonvirgins that they are going to hell.