h2g2 The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy: Earth Edition

I wasn't going to speak up, sharing not being part of my nature; but I've been vocal on other talking point, and it would seem hypocritical not to comment just because that is the case.

Strangely, I wonder at a subject that would mostly tend to generate responses from those who do like to share.

[Not being afraid to show your emotions is considered to be a good thing. But is it better to hold some things back and not burden those around you with every problem or petty annoyance that bothers you?]
Yes.

[Or do you think that bottling up how you really feel is the least healthy way of dealing with your problems? Or that if you can't talk to your friends then speaking to a friendly stranger or professional, via organisations like the Samaritans, can really help?]
No, and Maybe.

[Or has this need to publically share our problems gone too far? Do you respect celebrities who don't make their private lives public? Are you closer in attitude to the makers of US sitcom Seinfeld with their maxim of 'no hugging, no sharing'?]
Yes, No, and not familiar with it; but I do like hugging. Sharing remains selective.

[We've all, at some point in our lives, come across people who pride themselves on their bluntness and honesty. But where does saying what you really mean stop and simple plain rudeness begin?]
I haven't come across anyone with that philosophy or behaviour, but I suspect that they generally can't take the same in return.

Thanks Fords. Some good points. Yes, the very nature of the thread means that sharers will be more keen to speak out, so it's good to hear the opposing view.