People vent for different reasons.
Some people have depression and yes, these things seem "this" bad to them all the time. Some of us are stronger than others. Some of us have close friends, parents, spouses, boyfriends, or girlfriends to tell our problems to. Others are completely alone and want to crawl in a hole and die.
I personally do not like to talk about my problems with anyone, not even myself, but I dont think someone should be belittled for doing so, no matter how often they do it. If I feel I cant help someone, or make a valid point to benifit someone, I try to keep from posting.
I am not perfect. I know I have told a few people off who have offended me in some way, but to slam someone just because we dont want to hear about his problems is awful. Gil did nothing to us, other than come to us for advice.
Its like, he didnt force us to read his thread. It was clearly titled "More Venting". If someone doesnt want to hear venting, maybe they shouldnt read it.
I personally believe that we are where we are as adults by the choices we make in our lives. We can take control of our own lives if we are physically and mentally able. I also know that not everyone can do this. Depression or anxiety can be debilitating and actually make someone non functionable.
Jesika,
You made some valid points.
You mentioned the many places you have applied and how you also have been out of work for some time. Im sure that could have helped Gil by not making him feel so alone in his situation.
Sometimes people think in the terms of, "Well, I dont have a job and you dont see me complaning etc."
Can we honestly understand someones situation unless we are actually in it?
Maybe the harsh comments made from others could have been e-mailed to him so as not to humiliate him in public?