As for the replies?  Sure, they should be more in depth and far longer than one line, but I know that one of those support leaders is new to this game, and the other may just be a one-time thing.  I've had my eHelp replies where I felt that no more than a few sentences was needed - it depends on the situation.  If you have a problem with it, perhaps start a conversation with the SLs you have an issue with?

Quote: from Khadgar at 12:56 pm on Sep. 30, 2007

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I'd rather bag on the professional for being a copypasta. T'was a guest, but he puts in his usual "PM ME!" bit, which doesn't really fit. Failure, much?

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That irks me more than you can know, Jeff.  IRKSSSSS.

Post edited at 3:50 pm on Sep. 30, 2007 by SwiftPainfulSparrow

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Let's write the story again where I'm your lover and best friend.
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You were a song in my head, the warmth of the sheets in my bed,
A story forever told, but never old - a warm arrival never left so cold.

No one has ever even mentioned it to me.  Believe it or not, I'm not perfect.  No one is perfect, everyone makes mistakes.  It had never even dawned on me.  It won't happen again.  Simple, huh?

Edit: Actually, forget it.  I'm tired of constantly having to debate the freaking closing remark.  It was intended to encourage people to message me, or submit another eHelp.  Apparently, that's just terrible!  It won't be used again.  I wouldn't want to fail anymore than I already have in the eHelp system, or anything.

Post edited at 4:10 pm on Sep. 30, 2007 by The Professional

It doesn't matter.  People around here have such an issue with it, when all it was intended for was to open up communication.  It won't ever be used again.  As I said, I definitely don't want to be any more of a failure, of course.

Secondly, I felt my reply was pretty straight and to the point. But, next time I just wont reply if I have nothing but one line to say.  

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I R PrincessLilla.  This name gives me Magical Yorie powers!

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Check it.
The ehelp was only like, 2 lines. Does that merit an 8 page reply? This isn't a size thing, but... seriously. They only asked two simple questions. "What do I do?" & "Am i obsessive"

Both were answerd, so what's the dealio?

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What are some commons signs that someone is attracted?
If the advice is given "tell him how you feel", then how should she tell him? Maybe give tips on writing a letter, or what she could say?
One could give advice that dreams =/= real life, but that they may give her something to think about.
More questions could be asked on why she feels obsessive, and what it means to be obsessive.

Just because something is two lines does not mean that that is not more to it. Just because someone may answer the questions (although that's great), that is not why someone is a Support Leader. People should be promoted to Support Leader because they are able to help in all forms, not just simply what is asked in black and white. There is a lot more to that eHelp reply that I saw than just those two questions, and there are tons of ways to elaborate and give more advice that may be useful, even when it is not expressly asked for. That is why we have chosen so many of you to be SLs, because you were leaders.

Anyone can answer the questions with a "?" at the end, it takes special people to add on extra helpful advice, and those people are you.

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So when you're happy (Hurray!), or sad (Aw!),
Or frightened (Eeek!), or mad (Rats!)
An interjection starts a sentence right.

Why are we attacking the professional?? this thread isnt about that. his replies are always amazing, and always helpful...leave the kid alone.

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Do not abandon yourselves to despair.
We are the Easter people and hallelujah is our song.

Pope John Paul II

just thought i'd put that out there.

edit: post needed a point. it now has one.

Post edited at 9:34 am on Oct. 2, 2007 by amiee

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i think you're the same as me, we see things they'll never see

I would have elaborated a bit more though and said how to actually go about telling him rather than "take the plunge"

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May the wind always be on your back and the sun upon
your face and may the winds of destiny carry you
aloft to dance with the stars.