Why are we so afraid? A Poll. A Dare. Be brave, answer. Nobody knows you - it's okay.

[Sparky Kronkite]

Yeah - I'm not happy with the so-called "strong personalities" on this board.

So - I'm taking this poll.

Any abstinence will make clear your opinion.

Abstinence will definately indicate weakness - and prove - most of us who purport to be "strong personalities" are not.

Of course I'll vote first. As usual.

 

[doctor_insanus]

Kicks in the door, walks in menacingly

Just exercising my by-god-damn-right ta vote!

 

[Shylady]

ok I voted sparky!

 

[Logic]

my vote is in too

 

[Simply Me]

There is a balance between all opinions - I like to tip my balance toward not making any waves - I am often silent but not always. It takes a major issue to have me speak up. I prefer to stay away from major issues. Arguing is not fun.

This is definitely me. I come here to have fun, and let go of the stressors from work. I usually do not comment on issues, unless I have a very strong opinion on them. And I have teenagers, so I get all the arguing I want at home I do enjoy reading all the different topics and hearing everyones point of view, but usually try to stay with the more lighthearted threads.. and Sparky, your topics are always, ummmmm, very interesting..

 

[Tabby432]

I wanted to vote.

You didn't give me an option that describes me.

*shrugs*

 

[R Nitelight]

Sparky Kronkite

I meant to post.
I just hit the new thread button.
But I choose to exercise my right as an American citizen to not vote.

 

[Sparky Kronkite]

Individuality is a wonderful thing....

But it emanates in infinite ways.

Fun for one is not so for another.

Fun could be had for a person - being a wallflower.

On the other hand - dancing a jitterbug in the middle of a dance floor could be the only way for another to have fun.

That is if one is being true to oneself. I find that the timid are not always being true to their inner personality. I find the same in the openly extroverted.

Yes, it takes all kinds. But the truly extroverted and/or the falsely extroverted - rule the earth. Even if only by default.

I would always then encourage all introverted, non-wave makers to attempt to "make at least a ripple." It's for the good of all you see.

The voiceless - as comfortable and safe and happy as they may actually feel - are still voiceless. This essentially means that they "aren't there."

I care bout these people - and the only thing I can see (logically Mr. Logic) is to encourage them to become more vocal. That way - at the very least - when I point and show the extroverted asshole's who belligerently have taken over our lives (Our? Yes I was one of you.) that yes, there are some people there - hear them? See them? They're not so loud but they're proud enough to leave their comfort zone and speak up a bit. Yes, there they are. You see at least then - they (the arrogant extroverted) see someone. Instead of no one.

So speak up people - even if you don't want to. You must or you will perish.

 

[april-wine]

I'll speak up on any issue - but I won't ever intend to make other's mad at me. But - if they get mad at me so be it. I make my voice clear - but don't want to be obnoxious about it. Debate is healthy.


not here to cause fights and rattle cages, but hey i do have an opinion....and i like to hear others opinions, so go ahead make my day....

 

[Tabby432]

Fine!

So speak up people - even if you don't want to. You must or you will perish.

Don't you think you're being a little dramatic?

 

[doctor_insanus]

If you were to meet me in real life, you probably wouldn't believe it. I'm not exactly timid, but I am a very reserved and quiet person! I DO make stupid comments from time to time, however...

That's the great thing about the internet. Out here, I can be the crazy mofo in the room! Well, one of the craziest, anyway...

I don't WANT to ruffle anybody's feathers, and I apologize when I do. I just say what I say and let others try to decipher it.

 

[TN_Vixen]

sparks

I voted on the one having to do with not liking to argue.

I am a Libra, and therefore a peacemaker. I do try to balance my opinions and I tend to straddle the fence...... but on issues with which I have passion, I normally do voice my opinion no matter what.

Also, voicing an opinion no matter what the issue could cause one to appear an ass - a know-it-all or basically just an egocentric fool. no offense, of course

You should make your poll a little more consistent sparky. Arguing and debating are two entirely different things.

I do agree that debating is healthy and enjoyable.

Arguing, however, I can always do without. Make love not war.
;-)

 

[Guest]

I voted...

For #3. I'm not shy. I have no need to hide. And, many on this board already know that I speak my mind. If people don't like me or my opinions, fuck 'em. Too bad. I'll never change. I am who I am. Bottom line.

 

[indyweasel]

oh yeah.. I voted. What the hell does it mean to ya?

 

[TinaG13]

my vote is in too

Man! That pic is really hot! It's gonna be floating around in my mind for a while....

 

[*bratcat*]

Just to shut you up Spark!!!

 

[KillerMuffin]

Yeah like I need to vote. But so done. Anyway. I am not a strong personality. I'm a rather weak one. Otherwise I wouldn't contradict myself every other post now would I?

"Strong" and "weak" is subjective Sparky darlin, and your view of strength and weakness has been nicely washed out of your brain and replaced with a view that the marines' hold near and dear for reasons that aren't necessary to get into.

Shyness, not standing up to the so called "Strong personalities" around here does not equate to weakness. Wishing to get along with the board and trying not to make waves by doing so may be weak in Sparky's (and KM's too) book, but does it truly make that person weak?

 

[Sparky Kronkite]

Make a wave? Hmmmm?

Let's see - would you splash anyone in the pool? For fun?

Harmless fun?

I would.

Cruelty? Now pushing someone in the pool who does not swim - that's cruel.

I would not do that.

Thinking. I like to get people to think about things they would not ordinarily think about. This is fun for me.

I think people - particularly timid types who "build their own safe world in order to block the harsh realities of life" - tend to "self limit their thinking."

I think timid types contrary to overt types - tend to be good people.

Hence - I think that in our global society today - we have a lot of good people - who tend to hide.

We (I am now a good extrovert, formerly an introvert.) need you. You do us no good being silent - and you have too much good to not come forth. It is wasted good if you don't voice it.

When ever I "attempt to make people think" on this board - there is always a smile on my face. Never does the mind-set of cruelty enter into a Sparky bit of spew.

I say - get off yer ass and splash somebody - have some fun - do some good.

Live a little.

 

[CW]

Interesting poll Sparkster,,,

I was always the peace maker and comforter, never cared for arguing unless it was the last resort,,, always quiet and very shy.

That still basicly describes me, though I find that I am showing a more smart-assed tendancy as I age,,,

 

[April]

Sparky. Well, I'm not really sure what I intended to say.

Aw, never mind. Much to say, but most of it is inconsequential and mundane. Hey, I'm fucking moving, all right?! I'm a busy woman, and got lots to say about cleaning and packing and shit. And besides, most of my comments are overlooked.

 

[Sparky Kronkite]

April - I make every attempt to not overlook you comments.

And lately - with that photo of you and I - well the fond memories!!!!

It just makes me want to pay attention to you all the more.

 

[April]

LOL Sparky. Hey, I'm sorry I grabbed your hair that hard. Hope I didn't pull any out. I'm sure it will grow back if I did, though.

 

[Sparky Kronkite]

Baby - the way mine's comming out lately.....

I don't think so.

Got any sun screen?

 

[indyweasel]

Has anyone seen April in awhile? I havent seen her post recently.

 

[RudeNastyAssBitch]

k

I Voted!