I joined CC about the time that the old Princeton Review free-for-all college admissions discussion board went bust. Compared to PR, which was barely moderated at all, and where ad hominem attacks were standard fare and many fine colleges were often disparaged as “TTT” (Third Tier Trash), CC promoted civil discussion and information-sharing. Although I’ve been an irregular poster over the years, I stuck around because I thought my own experiences and those of my kids – especially in the transition from school to “life” – could be helpful. I still see some of most constructive original PR posters here on CC.
The ConfidentialPost.
I learn a lot since I’ve been using a lot during my short while. Best type of advice from people with experience. Only con, is that people can get a little rude and expect one to know everything.
The fact that this surprised me obviously means I’m on CC too much. :">