It's that time again folks...
This is in response to Saturday and the fallout thereof. I think enough time has passed for everyone who reads this to get out of it what is intended. First, the disclaimers:
1)I hear things, but for the most part, I don't know what's going on and frankly I don't give a rat's ass. I'm sure that I'm going to misrepresent people, say things that never happened or otherwise piss the reader off. If you actually get pissed, you've missed the point. I will be using the current situation as a backdrop, but this applies every time this bull shit comes up.
2)This is going to be overly harsh and hypocritical. This is partially to be ironic and back up the points I'm trying to make and partially because I'm pissed off (yes, quiet, even-tempered Jon is pissed off) that this shit keeps happening and because I'm not immune to the shit I'm talking about either.
Now time for the meat of this thing:
To Jana and Ashley (the instigators): JUST STOP IT. I understand that you're pissed off because somebody sucked off the wrong guy, stood you up for a lunch date or finger painted with taupe instead of mauve. Get over it. Either you're friends with these people or you're not. If you are, pick up the damn phone and work this shit out. Don't get mean and vengeful unless you'd like to be rammed in the ass when the shoe is on the other foot. If you aren't friends, be the bigger person and keep it to yourself, which is especially true if you have mutual friends. You're going to have to see these people anyways, so shut up and ignore each other in peace. And here's a news flash; Even if you think the person is akin to the devil or George W. himself, you will feel much better and keep more of your hair if you just ignore the person and let it go.
To Tanya and Dee (the victims): JUST STOP IT. I understand that you are hurt because you were excluded, because we aren't your friends anymore or because you had no idea what was going on. But posting your feelings all over the internet does nothing but turn that fire up a notch, put people on the defensive and make you look like whiny babies. Just pick up the damn phone, call whoever it is you need to call, and work this shit out. Or ignore the instigator in peace, as above. P.S. everyone is NOT out to get you.
To Danielle (the middleman): JUST STOP IT. I understand better than you know what you're going through and saw how you felt after getting off the phone. You are also the most innocent of the people I'm talking about. Still, you felt the need to respond to everyone and, save the offer to mediate an actual face-to-face talk, all your talking did precisely nothing. At best your posts just get in the way of the juicy gossip; at worst, they get you involved, put people on the defensive or otherwise make you or others upset. Just leave it to the people whose problem it is, they will do just fine by themselves.
To Jason, Pate, me and basically everyone else not mentioned specifically, including 'what he said's and 'Amen brother's (the obviously more mature, self important jackasses who take the time out of their busy schedules to condescend to tell everyone else what to do): JUST STOP IT. You are by far the worst of the people I'm talking about and need to shut the fuck up. You have all been in every other role above and still think you are smarter than everyone else posting. Your anger will prove your point for you, right? Do everyone a favor and keep it to yourselves. I understand that your night has been ruined, your LJ page scarred or your life otherwise inconvenienced so harshly that you MUST add your 2 cents to the show, making a shitty situation even shittier. But next time, just keep quiet. P.S. Your posts are just as 'high school' as anyone else on the board, you immature bastard(bitch).
A few conclusions fall out of the above analyses. But for all you people too busy arguing to use simian logic, I'll point them out:
1. LJ is fantastic for posting clouds that look like King Kong, talking about your day, or otherwise bullshitting your life away; it sucks dick for arguments. If you're angry with someone, get away from your computer screen and either call that person, or mellow the fuck out and call that person.
2. The golden rule always applies. Use it, and your life will be much easier, believe me.
3. If it's none of your business, that means it's NONE OF YOUR BUSINESS. Butt out and let the affected parties handle it. And trust me, no one ever 'makes it your business.' Get over yourself and eat a piece of fucking pie or something.
4. The road to hell is paved with good intentions. Well that and piles of dead, festering souls, but mostly good intentions.
5. Steve is a FUCKING DOUCHE.
While I believe I'm done now, I reserve the right to amend any of this at a later date.( and I have already) I am now going to eagerly await all the defensive posts I'm sure to receive.
Final P.S. If you're seriously thinking about replying to this, you've missed the point. Please reread your post and see that it probably fits into one of the above categories and kindly leave me alone.
1)I hear things, but for the most part, I don't know what's going on and frankly I don't give a rat's ass. I'm sure that I'm going to misrepresent people, say things that never happened or otherwise piss the reader off. If you actually get pissed, you've missed the point. I will be using the current situation as a backdrop, but this applies every time this bull shit comes up.
2)This is going to be overly harsh and hypocritical. This is partially to be ironic and back up the points I'm trying to make and partially because I'm pissed off (yes, quiet, even-tempered Jon is pissed off) that this shit keeps happening and because I'm not immune to the shit I'm talking about either.
Now time for the meat of this thing:
To Jana and Ashley (the instigators): JUST STOP IT. I understand that you're pissed off because somebody sucked off the wrong guy, stood you up for a lunch date or finger painted with taupe instead of mauve. Get over it. Either you're friends with these people or you're not. If you are, pick up the damn phone and work this shit out. Don't get mean and vengeful unless you'd like to be rammed in the ass when the shoe is on the other foot. If you aren't friends, be the bigger person and keep it to yourself, which is especially true if you have mutual friends. You're going to have to see these people anyways, so shut up and ignore each other in peace. And here's a news flash; Even if you think the person is akin to the devil or George W. himself, you will feel much better and keep more of your hair if you just ignore the person and let it go.
To Tanya and Dee (the victims): JUST STOP IT. I understand that you are hurt because you were excluded, because we aren't your friends anymore or because you had no idea what was going on. But posting your feelings all over the internet does nothing but turn that fire up a notch, put people on the defensive and make you look like whiny babies. Just pick up the damn phone, call whoever it is you need to call, and work this shit out. Or ignore the instigator in peace, as above. P.S. everyone is NOT out to get you.
To Danielle (the middleman): JUST STOP IT. I understand better than you know what you're going through and saw how you felt after getting off the phone. You are also the most innocent of the people I'm talking about. Still, you felt the need to respond to everyone and, save the offer to mediate an actual face-to-face talk, all your talking did precisely nothing. At best your posts just get in the way of the juicy gossip; at worst, they get you involved, put people on the defensive or otherwise make you or others upset. Just leave it to the people whose problem it is, they will do just fine by themselves.
To Jason, Pate, me and basically everyone else not mentioned specifically, including 'what he said's and 'Amen brother's (the obviously more mature, self important jackasses who take the time out of their busy schedules to condescend to tell everyone else what to do): JUST STOP IT. You are by far the worst of the people I'm talking about and need to shut the fuck up. You have all been in every other role above and still think you are smarter than everyone else posting. Your anger will prove your point for you, right? Do everyone a favor and keep it to yourselves. I understand that your night has been ruined, your LJ page scarred or your life otherwise inconvenienced so harshly that you MUST add your 2 cents to the show, making a shitty situation even shittier. But next time, just keep quiet. P.S. Your posts are just as 'high school' as anyone else on the board, you immature bastard(bitch).
A few conclusions fall out of the above analyses. But for all you people too busy arguing to use simian logic, I'll point them out:
1. LJ is fantastic for posting clouds that look like King Kong, talking about your day, or otherwise bullshitting your life away; it sucks dick for arguments. If you're angry with someone, get away from your computer screen and either call that person, or mellow the fuck out and call that person.
2. The golden rule always applies. Use it, and your life will be much easier, believe me.
3. If it's none of your business, that means it's NONE OF YOUR BUSINESS. Butt out and let the affected parties handle it. And trust me, no one ever 'makes it your business.' Get over yourself and eat a piece of fucking pie or something.
4. The road to hell is paved with good intentions. Well that and piles of dead, festering souls, but mostly good intentions.
5. Steve is a FUCKING DOUCHE.
While I believe I'm done now, I reserve the right to amend any of this at a later date.( and I have already) I am now going to eagerly await all the defensive posts I'm sure to receive.
Final P.S. If you're seriously thinking about replying to this, you've missed the point. Please reread your post and see that it probably fits into one of the above categories and kindly leave me alone.