Agony Aunt Page?

[weereidy2]

Hi there.

I think that what is missing from habbox, is an AGONY AUNT (or in this case uncle :p ) page!

This would allow Habbo's to send in their real life problems via email or on the forum, which I could then give advice too and publish the most general ones on the homepage, with like a minimuim of 3 per day?

I used to run a website with a similair service and enjoyed it greatly, I never make hasty decisions and feel this would be a great new service provided by Habbox which I guarentee, I could do well..

Please let me know what you think about this idea and mayb we can discuss it more in depth..

Thanks alot.. : :)

[Seacat]

This has been suggested before but the problem with it is: If we give advice for real life problems and we get it wrong, and it caused the person to do something bad, imagine how bad we would feel?

The only thing we can do really is re-direct them to official websites, who have trained professionals to deal with others' problems ;)

[weereidy2]

Yes, I understand that is a major problem, but therefore if a major problem did occur, for instance someone self harming, I would refer them to a website and places where they can get free information such as pamflets and phone numbers to talk on a one-to-one basis with someone in privacy about it. I would never give direct advice about something of such a serious matter. But for problems like love life etc. I would just give the best opinion of what I feel on the information gave to me. :)

[danny1541]

Kinda like on chavscum.com yeh!

[micky.blue.eyes]

As Seacat said, it has been suggested before and yes, we may even make it worse.
You also got to know that most of us are 11-16 year (using the age of habbo) and I don't think we have enough knowledge to help somebody. The people who do have to knowledge probably don't have enough time to really help the person. It depends how big the problem is but for most problems you better go to a professional with alot of time to help the person. :)

[Crying-Angel]

i wouldnt mind helping on something like that
i would have the time and i am quite knoledgeable for my age (mainly coz im abit of an agony auint to my mates already lol)
but then again seacat brings up a relevant point, its hard to deal with cirtain problems, and you also have to remember that there would have to be some form of confidentuality since real names and such couldnt be used.

but its a good idea.


[Adds on End] @ Danny - Whoop! Go leeds ;) :p

[Rachi]

i wouldnt mind helping on something like that
i would have the time and i am quite knoledgeable for my age (mainly coz im abit of an agony auint to my mates already lol)
but then again seacat brings up a relevant point, its hard to deal with cirtain problems, and you also have to remember that there would have to be some form of confidentuality since real names and such couldnt be used.

but its a good idea.


[Adds on End] @ Danny - Whoop! Go leeds ;) :p

lol im like an agony aunt 2 my mates :P
Anyway
one on habbox forum wud b nice

[Hippygurl101]

Why not a compromise in between, and create a page with all the helpline numbers such as childline, bereavement lines etc so that people can find these things available on the forum.

[Fruitbox.]

An Agony aunt?...

[Rachi]

where people ask specialist help people eg.. older people that know more
xD
EG:
My little bro is ruining my life.. he always embaresses my infront of my mates, he listens in on my phone calls. Help!! How can i get him outta my life!!

they answer the question with suggestions ^_^_

[Seacat]

Why not a compromise in between, and create a page with all the helpline numbers such as childline, bereavement lines etc so that people can find these things available on the forum.

There already is one of these, which can be found here - (http://www.habboxforum.com/showthread.php?t=17569&) :)

It has websites/phone numbers/emails for help regarding lots of real life problems. :)

[TooClose$]

Taken from the habbo way, fansite rules, and the super hobba manual:


PART 1
At times there might be world events (such war, terrorism, death of a prominent figure) that might provoke some kind of reaction with Habbos. While we do want Habbos to be able to discuss world events and have freedom of speech, there are always bound to be some Habbos who take it too far.

For example, any names we saw had been registered that were ‘Osama’ or an equivalent of that, were deemed inappropriate after 9/11.

Please what out for situations that may arise like that.

Also, when Habbos flood insensitive talk in rooms – it is always wise to alert, kick or silence then like you would do with any other flooder of unacceptable lanaguage.

Just use your common sense.

PART 2
There may also be Habbos who call or just speak with you claiming to be depressed or perhaps suicidal.

Whatever the circumstance, you must remain impartial to this kind of talk. While there will be kids who are genuinely distressed, some may be doing it for attention and it is not your job to be involved in it.

While you are there to help Habbos within the Hotel, you are not there to act as a therapist or councilor, and for legal reasons you MUST NOT give out any personal advice.

We are in the process of making a page of the site with some helplines and resources on it for Habbos who may need to speak to someone professional and in confidence about what is troubling them.

The page will contain all UK contacts as we are primarily a UK site, and cannot either clarify that resources for other countries are official/professional bodies nor can we provide ones for everywhere in the world. fs.tk

We will provide at least one email address for the UK Samaritans who are sure to answer any query sent to them (from whatever nation).

[Hippygurl101]

You wouldnt have a copy of a Hobba manual there would you.. Tut tut.