Have you ever asked a question hoping for some good advice yet most answerers made you feel even worse?

Have you ever asked a question hoping for some good advice yet most answerers made you feel even worse?
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Yeah, I’ve gotten that. I would not ask questions about anything that might potentially be a sensitive area due to some responses I’ve seen. Which definitely makes Fluther less useful.
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