This was a really interesting read; I think a lot of the editors here can relate, to some extent. Thank you for sharing. – Rhain☔23:38, 28 May 2016 (UTC)[reply]
Very thought provoking. It is quite often possible to get a feeling for other editors characters, but it is also certainly possible to get it completely wrong. That is one reason that we need to WP:AGF, but we also need, those of us who are in a suitable state ourselves, to attempt to empathise with other editors, and find a pragmatic solution to issues.
Wow. I too use WP as a social network, more effective when it's limited to elevated, refined discourse with people smarter than me. Facebook similarly serves the vulgar, spontaneous side, even when it's the same people. I hadn't thought of WP as therapy, but indeed it works that way for me, taking off some of my craziness. Bicycling, especially with groups, also does that in a different way. WP doesn't give me sunburn, dehydration and occasional bruises, but it also doesn't burn off fat. Jim.henderson (talk) 22:35, 30 May 2016 (UTC)[reply]
Jake, its always very striking to read this piece, each and every version is more and more striking, and reminds me more and more of the deep need for empathy in our community. Lets keep talking about how human we all are, how complicated we all are, how much we each are changing and growing and frequently just need time. Thank you, Sadads (talk) 10:09, 31 May 2016 (UTC)[reply]
This is an deeply touching story Jake. I and others can relate to this with regards with the urge to edit Wikipedia daily and I agree that we need to remain calm when disagreements arise. Z105space(talk)14:37, 31 May 2016 (UTC)[reply]
Thank you for sharing your story, Ocaasi. For sharing it at all, but especially for sharing it in such compelling and eloquent words. I hope there is some catharsis for you -- and I know this will be a valuable piece for many of us to read as we reflect on the role Wikipedia editing takes in our own lives, and in those of our friends and colleagues. Kudos. -Pete (talk) 00:28, 1 June 2016 (UTC)[reply]
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