Joshua Posted September 1, 2010 Report Share Posted September 1, 2010 Hi Im looking for some more people to be around on live support (The peer support section) If anyone is okay to volunteer please get in touch. Its basically just someone there to chat to in times of being lonely, sad. There are some rules like no sharing your own stuff or giving out personal info or being on their when drinking etc other than that its advertised as a peer support service. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liverbird Posted September 1, 2010 Report Share Posted September 1, 2010 Hi I will be interseted if it is ok :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jessicarabbit Posted September 1, 2010 Report Share Posted September 1, 2010 I would be too, would like to help out more, having problems with my paypal hence why i am not a sponsor at the moment so maybe i could help in another way and once paypal is sorted of course i will keep up my sponsorship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Data Posted September 1, 2010 Report Share Posted September 1, 2010 Can I ask a couple of questions? If no use to me they might be of interest to others. 1. Is there a minimum number of hours a week that you must commit to the role? 2. Do you have to identify yourself? Does the person (being supported) know which forum user is supporting them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piuma Posted September 1, 2010 Report Share Posted September 1, 2010 i would like to :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joshua Posted September 1, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 1, 2010 Can I ask a couple of questions? If no use to me they might be of interest to others. 1. Is there a minimum number of hours a week that you must commit to the role? No 2. Do you have to identify yourself? Does the person (being supported) know which forum user is supporting them? You can pick a random name but you must be known as something. myrmidon 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walker Posted September 1, 2010 Report Share Posted September 1, 2010 i think we should def know who we are talking to as we all have people we would not feel comfortable talking to - and if that was being concealed by the use of dif names then it would all feel very unsafe to me anyway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmyP Posted September 1, 2010 Report Share Posted September 1, 2010 agree with walker ppl shouldnt be allowed to change their name Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Data Posted September 1, 2010 Report Share Posted September 1, 2010 i think we should def know who we are talking to as we all have people we would not feel comfortable talking to - and if that was being concealed by the use of dif names then it would all feel very unsafe to me anyway But does anyone know who anyone is on the internet anyway? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walker Posted September 1, 2010 Report Share Posted September 1, 2010 you know exactly what i mean myrmidon 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barebones Posted September 1, 2010 Report Share Posted September 1, 2010 (edited) When i used to do live support, we used our first names. I found it helpfull actually knowing when before i had a first true name, not a callsign but the person was real and the name was correct. The whole point to me, if u are interested in doing live support is ur ability to be able to use ur name and be seen as honest. The only way a person here who would know ur first name is down to u actually telling people. In the early days when i did it, most knew my name and my callsign, and it didnt change what i was there to do. Anyway, just thought give my pennyworth. xx Sry just reread what josh said,i guess things is new now. Will make a point though, when u phone a life line, even if they say there name, u dont actually know who they are or if the name fits. The most inportant thing i guess is u receiving the support. So ho hum, not sure what i think as ive done it, and i had no problem or any reflection on me being a live supporter. Edited September 1, 2010 by Barbones Data 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Data Posted September 1, 2010 Report Share Posted September 1, 2010 I would like to volunteer, Josh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaisyChain Posted September 1, 2010 Report Share Posted September 1, 2010 Me too, in my more sober moments :D Data 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jinxsta Posted September 1, 2010 Report Share Posted September 1, 2010 im up for, practicually spend my life on here anyway! Would like to think I have a good listening ear and able to offer DBT support if the person wanted it. xxx Data and Silverwolf 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sanctuary Posted September 1, 2010 Report Share Posted September 1, 2010 give me a hotline to jinx pls xxx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jinxsta Posted September 2, 2010 Report Share Posted September 2, 2010 give me a hotline to jinx pls xxx lol thanks hun, here anytime xxx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warrior Princess Posted September 2, 2010 Report Share Posted September 2, 2010 give me a hotline to jinx pls xxx Yeah I think she has a great listening ear. WP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lily-Bee Posted September 2, 2010 Report Share Posted September 2, 2010 Hi we would like to ask all the relatively new members to apply again when theve been here longer and have posted more so we know them better...... Lilly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lapwing Posted September 2, 2010 Report Share Posted September 2, 2010 I'd like to volunteer if you still need people...xx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gemmy97 Posted September 2, 2010 Report Share Posted September 2, 2010 i would be up for online support. and wouldent mind using my 1st name. as having used it a few times myself. would like to give back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tink_85 Posted September 3, 2010 Report Share Posted September 3, 2010 how can u condone someone being a peer support wiv a reputation of -51 ? myrmidon 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boobsticle Posted September 3, 2010 Report Share Posted September 3, 2010 The reputation feature isn't infallible, nor is it completely accurate. It has been abused in the past and Data has been subjected to that abuse, it would seem, because of people who have personal issues with him being petty and childish. Read through his posts, they're inundated with advice, help and support. He is consistent and reliable and has offered a helping hand to many of us here. He will be a fantastic Peer Supporter, bad rep points or no. Data and pepsimeg 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tink_85 Posted September 3, 2010 Report Share Posted September 3, 2010 i'll agree to disagree! myrmidon 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Data Posted September 3, 2010 Report Share Posted September 3, 2010 Read through his posts, they're inundated with advice, help and support. He is consistent and reliable and has offered a helping hand to many of us here. He will be a fantastic Peer Supporter, bad rep points or no. I am overwhelmed! Thanks for the support, it means so much to me. carlylight1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jinxsta Posted September 3, 2010 Report Share Posted September 3, 2010 Well done Data i think u will be great! xxx Data 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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