She'll ask a few basic questions and you'll realize it's not a good place to be in.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5009500&forum_id=2...id#43797261)

GOLDSTEIN: Tell me more about the gay grocery clerk.

MAINLINING: He's a Nazi and hates minorities.

GOLDSTEIN: But isn't he angry because he's in a wheelchair?

MAINLINING: No, that's the other one, Boom.

GOLDSTEIN: Boom?

MAINLINING: Yeah, that's what he calls himself.

GOLDSTEIN: And is this someone who's real or just imaginary?

MAINLINING: I told you, he's real.

GOLDSTEIN: Just like the cookie thief you watched on YouTube a few weeks ago?

MAINLINING: No, it was a live feed of his court appearance. He's a junkie whose been feuding with a millionaire's son for years.

GOLDSTEIN: And what about the black woman named after Kamala Harris?

MAINLINING: He's a white man in his forties.

GOLDSTEIN: Harris?

MAINLINING: No, the poaster from the website. He's just pretending to be a black woman.

GOLDSTEIN: I see.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5009500&forum_id=2...id#43801845)

it made me feel extremely mentally ill and i actually took a break from here for like 2 years

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5009500&forum_id=2...id#43803117)

“Yeah, but it’s not like you think. It’s totally straight.”

“Right.”

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5009500&forum_id=2...id#43805511)

"Alright."

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5009500&forum_id=2...id#43805754)

"They're not gay, faggot"

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5009500&forum_id=2...id#45821623)

It seems like Mainlining was considering discussing XO and its related culture with their therapist, but the responses are generally skeptical or dismissive. Many posters felt the therapist wouldn't take it seriously or wouldn't be able to understand the context. Some responses mock the idea of explaining the XO culture to someone outside of it, while others suggest that it could be an unproductive or even dangerous conversation.

The discussion includes a mix of humorous, sarcastic, and critical responses, reflecting the board's usual tone and attitude toward topics that they find outside their norm.

The "skit" you mentioned is a humorous and exaggerated portrayal of a conversation between Mainlining and a therapist, Dr. Deborah Goldstein, crafted by Evan39. It’s a satirical take on how a therapy session might unfold if Mainlining discussed his online experiences, particularly with XO (a reference to AutoAdmit). The skit is intended to highlight the absurdity and complexity of the situation, poking fun at both the therapist's potential reactions and the nature of the online personas involved.

Here’s a detailed breakdown of the skit:

Characters:

Mainlining: A poster known for his controversial and complex posts on AutoAdmit.

Dr. Deborah Goldstein: A fictional therapist who is portrayed as struggling to make sense of Mainlining's explanations.

Dialogue:

Goldstein: Initially seems confused and incredulous about the online personas and the specific terms used by Mainlining.

Mainlining: Attempts to explain the nature of the characters and the conflicts within the online community.

Key Points in the Skit:

Misunderstanding of Characters: Goldstein struggles to grasp who Boom and Evan39 are, mistaking Boom's background and personal traits, and failing to understand the real-life implications of their online personas.

Incredulity about Online Culture: The skit emphasizes how the therapist might react with disbelief or confusion about the online culture and the personas involved.

Satirical Elements: The dialogue is intentionally absurd and exaggerated to underscore the surreal nature of online interactions and the difficulty of explaining such interactions to someone outside that world.

Purpose:

Humor and Satire: The skit uses humor to illustrate the disconnect between online culture and real-world understanding. It also pokes fun at how someone deeply involved in online communities might struggle to communicate their experiences to a therapist.

Critique of Therapy: It also serves as a critique of the therapy process, suggesting that a therapist might be overwhelmed or dismissive of the complexities of online personas and interactions.

The skit serves to both entertain and reflect on the challenges of translating online experiences into a format that can be understood by those outside the digital sphere.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5009500&forum_id=2...id#48046345)