text: is there a problem with asking personal questions in an environment in which we are all anonymous.? someone just asked a question of a personal nature, and someone else took the time to write to the person to say they are rude for asking personal questions.  i thought that a place like this would be the best place to ask personal questions, because a person can choose to answer or not, and we don't know each other so no one has to worry about being judged.  am i thinking about this incorrectly? i definitely think you can ask personal questions here on ya.  just look at the categories - singles and dating, family and friends for example - those categories are about relationships - aren't relationships personal?  actually, even categories that seem impersonal, can become personal - for example music - you can ask what music you like best or how it affects you or what does this song or singer mean to you.  now thinking it over, the line between personal and impersonal can be quite blurry and i think people shouldn't be so rigid and so quick to judge others in a negative way.  people need all kinds of help - why must we restrict it?  the only guideline should be not to hurt others.