I've recently experienced a strange phenomenon on the BB.
I peruse threads which are old, new, borrowed and blue and reply as and when I see fit, and generally like to interact with the 'good', the 'bad' and the downright 'ugly'. I'm open to new ideas, creative writing, wit in all shapes and forms and post as and when the mood suits me. Sometimes this involves 'getting the books out' (or searching the Internet) to elaborate on a point in a serious discussion. Other times my input is little more than 'idle chatter'. In some cases it could be described as a mixture of both no doubt (some would say only the latter). I make no claims to being a world authority on any subject. I enjoy the written word, and am forever amazed at the power which this has. I enjoy and expect the freedom to reply in any fashion I choose. The good old one word / one short sentence retort works fine. The deeply involved un-paragraphed block of words which takes me several cups of coffee to formulate works equally well. Sometimes I choose to make light of a serious topic, and other times I try to inject some seriousness into a seemingly pointless thread. In all cases I use my own style and sense of humour. I know some of you have commented positively on my contribution(s), and I'm aware that others find me abstract or obtuse. I make no apologies for my posts, and if some find them to be unnecessary interruptions then I have no control over that, and would not have it any other way.
Now ...
... what I do take exception to is when Board activity takes on a sinister tone. You know, when some start talking in 'code', with constant references to emails about a 'certain individual', lots of hints or open [but never entirely open ...] references to 'motives' - when in fact nothing has happened that I or most other people are aware of. The recent thread about 'someone' posting in the style of others is such an example. I'm not sure if this was aimed at me or not, and I would have posted on that thread but didn't, as I found it tedious, insulting, and unnecessary. Having said that, the Board can be like that at times, more's the pity. Why test theories of a personal nature if you've already made up your mind in advance? Your 'answer' will be predictable. At this point I'm tempted to cut and paste this post to the thread in question, as I'm rather disappointed that I feel the need to express my dismay at its contents. It's a no-win situation though. On any other day I would have carried on as normal, but I do have feelings, and wanted to have my say ...
But ...
Maybe I've used too many words on this post? Maybe I shouldn't have said that, as someone might quote me and reply with a singular and mocking "Yes" or "Yes, you have"? Maybe I should post as a guest and fill the Board with abuse? [Not my style, so I won't]. Do I select the 'unhappy' icon to accompany this thread / post? If I do then some might accuse me of craving sympathy, of playing with emotions. You can see how it quickly gets out of hand? There are so many variables ... maybe I should have written "there are so many possibilities"? It probably doesn't matter what action or non-action I take, there will always be some who jump to ridiculous conclusions and pander to their own insecurities while thinking they are above it all. I really don't know. I really enjoy coming to Lit, I hope whoever is reading this does too. If not, then it's maybe yourself that you're not happy with? I wouldn't know, because I'm honestly not interested. Don't take that personally, there's enough of that going on as it is.
Further dialogue welcome ... and I don't mind what you say or how you say it. I'll leave that for others to do.
I peruse threads which are old, new, borrowed and blue and reply as and when I see fit, and generally like to interact with the 'good', the 'bad' and the downright 'ugly'. I'm open to new ideas, creative writing, wit in all shapes and forms and post as and when the mood suits me. Sometimes this involves 'getting the books out' (or searching the Internet) to elaborate on a point in a serious discussion. Other times my input is little more than 'idle chatter'. In some cases it could be described as a mixture of both no doubt (some would say only the latter). I make no claims to being a world authority on any subject. I enjoy the written word, and am forever amazed at the power which this has. I enjoy and expect the freedom to reply in any fashion I choose. The good old one word / one short sentence retort works fine. The deeply involved un-paragraphed block of words which takes me several cups of coffee to formulate works equally well. Sometimes I choose to make light of a serious topic, and other times I try to inject some seriousness into a seemingly pointless thread. In all cases I use my own style and sense of humour. I know some of you have commented positively on my contribution(s), and I'm aware that others find me abstract or obtuse. I make no apologies for my posts, and if some find them to be unnecessary interruptions then I have no control over that, and would not have it any other way.
Now ...
... what I do take exception to is when Board activity takes on a sinister tone. You know, when some start talking in 'code', with constant references to emails about a 'certain individual', lots of hints or open [but never entirely open ...] references to 'motives' - when in fact nothing has happened that I or most other people are aware of. The recent thread about 'someone' posting in the style of others is such an example. I'm not sure if this was aimed at me or not, and I would have posted on that thread but didn't, as I found it tedious, insulting, and unnecessary. Having said that, the Board can be like that at times, more's the pity. Why test theories of a personal nature if you've already made up your mind in advance? Your 'answer' will be predictable. At this point I'm tempted to cut and paste this post to the thread in question, as I'm rather disappointed that I feel the need to express my dismay at its contents. It's a no-win situation though. On any other day I would have carried on as normal, but I do have feelings, and wanted to have my say ...
But ...
Maybe I've used too many words on this post? Maybe I shouldn't have said that, as someone might quote me and reply with a singular and mocking "Yes" or "Yes, you have"? Maybe I should post as a guest and fill the Board with abuse? [Not my style, so I won't]. Do I select the 'unhappy' icon to accompany this thread / post? If I do then some might accuse me of craving sympathy, of playing with emotions. You can see how it quickly gets out of hand? There are so many variables ... maybe I should have written "there are so many possibilities"? It probably doesn't matter what action or non-action I take, there will always be some who jump to ridiculous conclusions and pander to their own insecurities while thinking they are above it all. I really don't know. I really enjoy coming to Lit, I hope whoever is reading this does too. If not, then it's maybe yourself that you're not happy with? I wouldn't know, because I'm honestly not interested. Don't take that personally, there's enough of that going on as it is.
Further dialogue welcome ... and I don't mind what you say or how you say it. I'll leave that for others to do.
