Strangers as Advice Givers: The Benefits

Forums online that provide advice are becoming more popular daily. What’s the reason for this increase in popularity? It’s simple.These forums let people find acceptance. They allow us to relate with others.

Whether you have just started a new job, just found out you’re having a baby, or are arguing with your romantic partner- with the click of a button you’re able to find someone that has been in the same situation. They may even be going through the same experience at the exact same time!

Even deeper in this realm, are anonymous advice sites. Below are a few points as to why peer advice is such a valuable asset.

1. Not all questions and problems are the same. Some questions can be rather embarrassing, and not having someone know who you are, let’s you be free to ask what you want.

2. Next, unlike friends and family, a stranger will not cater their responses to you. They have no personal connection with you, therefore offering the most unbiased advice. This honesty is further compounded with the large amount of users participating in an anonymous online forum. The person asking the question can weigh in on advice from not just one, but from many people. If the majority of an online population disagrees with you, maybe it’s time to reevaluate your stance.

3. The bonds you share with friends and family are sometimes what you need to stay away from when dealing with certain problems.You can even protect your loved ones! Advice given from people you don’t know can spare a family member’s feelings! Forums offering anonymous advice can be used to “test the waters”, for disagreements you have with those you love. Do strangers think you’re right? Do they think you’re out of your mind? Reading the views of a host of different people can make you look at different angles, and reconsider your original problem.

What a wonderful tool advice sites are! One thing they are not, however, is a replacement for traditional therapy. Proper treatment should be sought by anyone suffering from a serious medical condition.

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