If you think I'm an asshole, you're probably right!

[alexandraaah]

Perception is reality. Period. What one feels and how they view things is a reality to them, no matter how the mass public or you in all your grandiosity may see things.

Here, reality has infinite faces. One post, one thousand definitions.

I haven't made any grand illusions about who I am; what you see here is quite similar to who I am in person, the difference being that I'm actually empathetic, much funnier and a total knockout.

Do you think you're understood here as you'd like to be?

What gets in the way of that?

 

[kotori]

Do you think you're understood here as you'd like to be?

For the most part, Yes. For the rest, who gives a fuck?

 

[alexandraaah]

Re: Re: If you think I'm an asshole, you're probably right!

For the most part, Yes. For the rest, who gives a fuck?

I think that's an oversimplification. I'm not talking about whether or not people like you necessarily (that too), but rather do you ever feel you're misrepresented?

 

[lavender]

 

[kotori]

I'm the only one doing the representing, or presenting. I haven't noticed myself being a "subject" of other peoples' conversations. So maybe this doesn't apply to me.

Now Lavy, on the other hand. . .

 

[Weevil]

Do you think you're understood here as you'd like to be?

Definitely. I think of myself as an immature asshole too.

 

[perks]

yes

sexuality is only one part of me
Some people see me for more than that, others don't. That's the way of the world, though, Lexaaaaaaah.

 

[JazzManJim]

Re: Re: Re: If you think I'm an asshole, you're probably right!

I'm not talking about whether or not people like you necessarily (that too), but rather do you ever feel you're misrepresented?

I'm fairly sure I"m split even between being liked and being ignored. There are very few people who dislike me, here or off-line.

I rarely worry about being misrepresented, mostly because I follow-up my posts where there might have been some confusion. To this point, I've done pretty well with that.

Other than that, I'm pretty much as advertised, and since I'm fairly plain and uncomplicated, there's not much room for error.

 

[lobito]

Re: Re: Re: If you think I'm an asshole, you're probably right!

I think that's an oversimplification. I'm not talking about whether or not people like you necessarily (that too), but rather do you ever feel you're misrepresented?

I've never felt misrepresented. Johnny Cochran is my lawyer!

Lo

 

[Rambling Rose]

You want me to get serious? Alright, the answer is no. I am not accurately represented here and, like lavender, much of that is my own doing. I like to poke and jab and play with words, and only rarely allow other aspects of my personality to shine.

I'm a real Pollyanna underneath this crusty exterior. Don't you believe me?

 

[Dillinger]

That was very well said Alex...

Do you think you're understood here as you'd like to be?

What gets in the way of that?

I tend to think that I am fairly well understood here, mostly as I would like to be. That is because I don't pretend to be someone that I'm not.

If anything gets in the way of that, its people seeing me through their own filters, their own world view. Making me who they want me to be, rather than who I am.

I've been here long enough that I think people have seen my good qualities and my bad.

 

[sunstruck]

I haven't been here very long, so I don't really know what most members think about me, but I think I'm pretty much me no matter where I am.
Sarcasm is a way of life, not a party mask!

 

[Laurel]

Do you think you're understood here as you'd like to be?

What gets in the way of that?

I have absolutely no idea how I'm seen, so I don't know. People are nice enough to me, and that's all that matters.

 

[freescorfr]

I only know what people think of me if they tell me and I only listen carefully to the things that are good for me - but I don't mind being corrected or disagreed with.

On the other hand, I believe that what people say here and in R/L is extremely revealing and I have a good idea of whom I am exchanging ideas, fun etc. with. The shell of anonymity in entering Lit. is the shelter in which people can be their real selves.

 

[AzureAngel]

Do you think you're understood here as you'd like to be?

I don't believe I'm understood ANYWHERE as I'd like to be. *Chuckles.* But that's alright. I don't have a difficult time being me or presenting myself online as I who I am in that so-called "real world" out there... or who I really am.

What gets in the way of understanding me, both here and in life? My sense of humor, mainly. A lot of people aren't on the same wavelength so I can really step on toes of I'm not cautious. That's a big problem. Or, sometimes, people can't get PAST my sense of humor. A lot of time I'm carelessly silly and just have fun... so a common perception that some can't get past is that there's not much going on in my head - which is untrue. Or that I'm just a cynical, pessimistic bastard - which is untrue. Or many things. Heh.

That and I have a tendency to treat people as if they're good friends of mine long before they are. Which seems to make a lot of people uncomfortable. Gah.

I'd love it if everyone could have a full picture of who I am. That's not going to happen, though. It'd require me CHANGING me to be more tolerable to the masses.

You can only truly control yourself - not what people think of you. Best you can do is to be true to the most important critic, yourself, and then let those who like you come.

Then again, maybe that's the hermit's motto.

Ah well. 'least my ass keeps me company.

 

[Rambrat]

Perception is reality. Period. What one feels and how they view things is a reality to them, no matter how the mass public or you in all your grandiosity may see things.

Here, reality has infinite faces. One post, one thousand definitions.

I haven't made any grand illusions about who I am; what you see here is quite similar to who I am in person, the difference being that I'm actually empathetic, much funnier and a total knockout.

Do you think you're understood here as you'd like to be?

What gets in the way of that?

That's perfect...beautiful...I was just arguing about that the other day. You just made more sense with fewer words. I could kiss you...(I mean that in the sense of being excited that you...oh, you know what I mean)

What gets in the way of that?...not being able to read the inflection in one's voice...

empathetic...that's good!

 

[ToddHwrd]

what you see here is quite similar to who I am in person, the difference being that I'm actually empathetic, much funnier and a total knockout.

I kinda like you just the way you are!! I haven't ever thought of you as an asshole........But about the total knockout part....I have thought that for a while now

 

[AzureAngel]

Aw crap. I forgot to flatter The Draaah.

I love you more than they do!

 

[AzureAngel]

Re: Re: If you think I'm an asshole, you're probably right!

OH GOD WHOOPS. Heh. nevermind this.

 

[knightstalker]

This is a good question..I am the same on here as anywhere else..I am basicly a nice guy..That being what may be my problem ..I dont come in here and tell every lady i meet that i want to fuck her ..I try to be polite and not rude but that doesnt seem to go to far here at lit ..If I could do it all over get a new name and all I would probably just be a male slut

 

[AzureAngel]

If I could do it all over get a new name and all I would probably just be a male slut

You're not a male slut? Crap. I had the wrong impression all along...

 

[Mischka]

I suppose I don't mind how I'm understood here, but my on-line self differs from my off-line self. I didn't even realize this until I first met Never, and she said I was a completely different person here than I am off-line. I'm louder, I gesticulate oodles, and I'm more "bizarre and quirky" (her words) in real life than I am here. I don't know how - or if - I can correct this discrepancy.

Perhaps the on-line world distills certain aspects of ourselves, and we can neither expect nor achieve more than a representation of our full personality. I know that not every off-line encounter allows me to fully express every aspect of myself - why should on-line be any different?

 

[Rambling Rose]

Damn Mischka, I'm ready for our road trip! Do you tap the window with your knuckles when you're asked which way to turn?

 

[NixonSmarterGee]

I gesticulate oodles, and I'm more "bizarre and quirky"

that happens a lot. have you thought about a no lye relaxer?

 

[just pet]

There is a partial exposure here of my true self, but much is closed and hidden. This is a place to explore safely, banter and not take myself seriously. My work is so serious, having to be alert every moment, life and death. That side of my life rarely glimpses this side. I have little idea how others see me, but welcome any insights... especially if it includes how cute I am...


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