Why do you DCUM?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I respond on DCUM to practice my writing ability. I don't think I am a very good writer -- I would describe myself as earnest but ungraceful. People often misinterpret my posts. Sometimes I think it is their fault but often it is mine.

Some commas would help you.

Disagree. The way it is written and punctuated is fine.

[Anonymous]

to kill time
to be funny or amuse myself
to think up an answer to thoughtful questions
to educate if someone seems like they would clash with me in real life
to get social interaction
to offer advice
to see what other people are thinking about or if they feel like I do about a topic

[Anonymous]

I don’t know how else to fill the little bits of confetti time.

Also the dopamine, obviously.

[Anonymous]

I'm one of the minority of men on here and I've benefitted from some of the discussions between women as it relates to marriage and making sure my wife knows she's appreciated and supported, being an active parent, and taking on nontraditional gender roles around the house. I try to repay the favor by giving a reasonable man's perspective... y'all don't really listen to me though 🤣

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:What are your major motivations for replying on dcum posts? I get why folks ask questions, but why do you respond? I'm on here most days, but when on top of my game, I'm actually not. I think for me it's a combination of wanting to feel connected somehow, wanting validation by someone else liking my comment, or wanting to buck someone up. Sometimes when I'm in a bad mood, I am snarky. I also like the idea that while we likely don't agree politically, we can help each find casual summer dresses.

Why do you dcum?

Internet forums are like participating in an ongoing interactive anthropological study in your downtime.

[Anonymous]

DCUM has an illusion of anonymity which makes it seem safe.

[Anonymous]

Procrastination

I like giving people kind answers to balance the snark

I feel validated when someone +1’s me

I come for legit advice

[Anonymous]

I come here to take material for real life conversations and post random questions that come to mind from real life conversations. I reply to be helpful or if thread seems interesting.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I don’t know how else to fill the little bits of confetti time.

Also the dopamine, obviously.

This^.

[Anonymous]

I mostly post so English grammar police can correct me to feed their delusion of grandeur. It makes this world a safer place for others.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Procrastination

I like giving people kind answers to balance the snark

I feel validated when someone +1’s me

I come for legit advice

+1

all of the above

[Anonymous]

Still waiting for a thread where someone finally admits there’s decent pizza in the DMV

[Anonymous]

It's valuable to know how and what other people think. Most of the topics here are not typically discussed IRL at least not in my RL. It's informative and entertaining.

[Anonymous]

I have a special needs child and asking questions here is a way to seek support that doesn’t reveal the depth of our struggles to friends with neurotypical kids who wouldn’t understand.

[Anonymous]

The lies and propaganda.

I can not stand the MAGA/Republican treasonous shits.