Yes, and if they're not picking you apart like a wounded animal, they're talking about their own pets or the weather. When I visit those places, I just have this big picture of a big gossip-y knitting circle of lonely cat ladies who have nothing better to do than pick on people because they're own lives are only as interesting as the gossip that they share. Most of them have no idea how to answer a question and will defend to the death their own skewed viewpoints before even considering a new thought. You will occasionally receive good advice, but it's few and far between and hardly worth the hassle you go through trying to "prove" yourself not to be a threat. Most of the time, I've had better luck taking their advice and doing a 180 with it. Seems to be a consistent sure bet actually.
So I guess you could say I go there to find out what not to do. :D
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