Counselor.

[PrincessSarey]

I think this should be changed. They are not labelled correctly. It is not accurate and it is wrong, therefore I think it should be removed or changed to something more accurate. And especially since they are since "teenagers", as one has told me.

It is falsely labelled.
Pretty useless, really...

[theOperaGhost]

Counselors are available to offer comfort, support, and advice. Please feel free to talk one of our counselors at any time (through private messages, email, etc.). While talking privately, counselors will listen to your every word, and everything remains completely confidential (private). Counselors have been chosen based on their demonstrations of knowledge, attitude, and experience in social environments. Remember that counselors on Virtual Teen are not professionals and do not hold degrees in psychology or any related field. If you need professional advice, you should consult a qualified professional, health care provider, or doctor.

It is explicitly stated that we are NOT professionals and everyone should know and understand that. I agree that the name can be somewhat misleading, but if everyone reads the rules and the announcements like they should, it shouldn't be a problem.

[PrincessSarey]

You were the one who told me to post this thread, so don't act like you're so innocent.

Counselor is not the correct name at all.
Maybe "helper", but counselor is a PROFESSION. It is used wrongly here.

[theOperaGhost]

1: a person who gives advice or counseling

The label IS in fact correct and goes with the definition of a counselor. If we were called psychiatrists or psychologists, that would be a horrible label as they do require training. It does NOT require any professional training to give advice or to counsel.

And I am not trying to act all innocent, I'm simply defending myself and Virtual Teen. I did not come up with the title, nor was I the first person to be under this title.

[PrincessSarey]

No it doesn't. You even said so yourself it is the wrong label. I have the chatlogs to prove it.

You're all a bunch of fakes tbh.

[theOperaGhost]

I also have the chat logs to prove I said that. That was BEFORE I looked up the official definition of the word counselor. I don't deny agreeing with you, as counselors are GENERALLY associated with psychiatrists and psychologists. You do NOT have to have any professional training to fall under the definition of a counselor.

[PrincessSarey]

Oooh, wow, look at you using CAPS to make one word BIGGER than ANOTHER.

I'm standing by my word. It's the wrong word to use, and to be a counselor, you can't be a flippin teenager for starters. You cannot base it all on "experience".

[Maverick]

Counselor is actually used perfectly here. A counselor is someone that offers guidance and support. There are no professional qualifications needed to help people. There are different types of counselors from ones you see at a doctor's office to peer camp counselors.

I can understand how a misconception can be made but both counselors have their age listed in their profile, and from noticing that it can be pretty clear that they do not hold any degree but offer peer support.

[theOperaGhost]

There is no need to get smart.

You can stand by your word and I can stand by mine. Like I have said, you do NOT need to be a professional to give advice, comfort, support, or counseling. A five year old could even be considered a counselor. It is called peer advice or peer counseling, if you wish.

[PrincessSarey]

Typical.
Pick on the new girl, cause she's never right, course not.

[PrincessSarey]

There is no need to get smart.

You can stand by your word and I can stand by mine. Like I have said, you do NOT need to be a professional to give advice, comfort, support, or counseling. A five year old could even be considered a counselor. It is called peer advice or peer counseling, if you wish.

No need to get smart yourself. :rolleyes:

[Maverick]

Ok we're done with this