Bandwagon's full. Please, catch another
So Misty got me to thinking about blocking. ^_^;;
The usage of blocking through AIM. No, she did not recommend anything of the sort, so let’s not go there. But anyways.
I’ve never blocked anyone, until last month. Even when LLP suggested I block certain people, a dark phoenix (Kelly for those who would remember) for example, I could never bring myself to do it. Even those nights he succeeded in thoroughly pissing me off, there was always something about his conversation I wanted to listen to. ...Honestly a big part of it was, was because I knew a lot of people who didn’t like him. I remember Momo having a surreal loathing for the guy. ^_^;; I mean surreal and I know she won’t deny it.
[digress] In hindsight, I probably feel sorry for him because I’ve heard his sob story a thousand times over. *shrug* At the same time, he’s not ever given me a reason to honestly *dislike* him, aside for conversation (and that was just when I was weary and longed for him to ’Give it a rest, man!’). I had heard a shit load of things about him but it wasn’t for me to pass judgment until having seen/experience it for myself. Which I hadn‘t/haven‘t. Which is why we remain talking buddies.[/digress]
But like I said, I never used it. I always thought it was stupid and rather immature and never really understood the nature of it. If you didn’t want to see a certain person or certain people, simply take them off your buddy list. ...It took me a while to figure out that by blocking, you’re disallowing *them* to see *you* online. Duh, right?
I just didn’t know. And never had a reason to put it into practice - either I talked to everyone or everyone talked to me and there were never any problems. And I’ve been ‘tigerofeblana’ for as long as I can remember. Never had a reason to change names, still don’t. And ain’t gonna.
So for the first time, I used the block feature. Am using it. Won’t be, because I’ve suddenly hit the wall where you can‘t do anything more to push me through it. It’s like expecting the unexpected - you got to. You have to - in order to not be taken by surprise.
And you won’t take me by surprise again. Please believe it.
...Like expecting an elephant to drop out of the sky. You’d never think it’d happen but damn. Suddenly you’re lying on the ground under an elephant. Who knew? (XD)
So in talking to Misty-sama, I got to thinking I don’t know if I’m grateful Darkstar collapsed or not. It was through that, ultimately Aywren, yes, that I got to know some great people and through them, have had some great experiences. Who knew what might have happened had Darkstar not turned into Wayrift.
Of course, at the same time, if it wasn’t for the collapse (or whatever you want to call it), I never would have been put into a position of desiring a new place of refuge. ...I doubt I would have found Lavender Eyes and become a member. And met allll the roleplaying junkies, I know. ^___^ I’m so glad I did. I know I have a spot there that I’ve made my own and it won’t be erased frivolously.
...I think if people were happy where they were, satisfied and changes had not been made, Joshie wouldn’t have created the Den...
...
Zap, have you heard of 'This Ain't a Scene, It's A God-Damn Arms Race'..? Here's some of the lyrics in haphazard fashion:
I am an arms dealer
Fitting you with weapons in the form of words
And I don't really care, which side wins
As long as the room keeps singing
That's just the business I'm in
This ain't a scene, it’s a god damn arms race
I'm not a shoulder to cry on, but I digress
Bandwagon's full. Please, catch another
I'm a leading man
And the lies I weave are oh so intricate, oh so intricate
All the boys who the dance floor didn't love
And all the girls whose lips couldn't move fast enough
Sing until your lungs give out
Are they not, at least, a bit fitting of someone we know? XD I thought so when I found the song.
The usage of blocking through AIM. No, she did not recommend anything of the sort, so let’s not go there. But anyways.
I’ve never blocked anyone, until last month. Even when LLP suggested I block certain people, a dark phoenix (Kelly for those who would remember) for example, I could never bring myself to do it. Even those nights he succeeded in thoroughly pissing me off, there was always something about his conversation I wanted to listen to. ...Honestly a big part of it was, was because I knew a lot of people who didn’t like him. I remember Momo having a surreal loathing for the guy. ^_^;; I mean surreal and I know she won’t deny it.
[digress] In hindsight, I probably feel sorry for him because I’ve heard his sob story a thousand times over. *shrug* At the same time, he’s not ever given me a reason to honestly *dislike* him, aside for conversation (and that was just when I was weary and longed for him to ’Give it a rest, man!’). I had heard a shit load of things about him but it wasn’t for me to pass judgment until having seen/experience it for myself. Which I hadn‘t/haven‘t. Which is why we remain talking buddies.[/digress]
But like I said, I never used it. I always thought it was stupid and rather immature and never really understood the nature of it. If you didn’t want to see a certain person or certain people, simply take them off your buddy list. ...It took me a while to figure out that by blocking, you’re disallowing *them* to see *you* online. Duh, right?
I just didn’t know. And never had a reason to put it into practice - either I talked to everyone or everyone talked to me and there were never any problems. And I’ve been ‘tigerofeblana’ for as long as I can remember. Never had a reason to change names, still don’t. And ain’t gonna.
So for the first time, I used the block feature. Am using it. Won’t be, because I’ve suddenly hit the wall where you can‘t do anything more to push me through it. It’s like expecting the unexpected - you got to. You have to - in order to not be taken by surprise.
And you won’t take me by surprise again. Please believe it.
...Like expecting an elephant to drop out of the sky. You’d never think it’d happen but damn. Suddenly you’re lying on the ground under an elephant. Who knew? (XD)
So in talking to Misty-sama, I got to thinking I don’t know if I’m grateful Darkstar collapsed or not. It was through that, ultimately Aywren, yes, that I got to know some great people and through them, have had some great experiences. Who knew what might have happened had Darkstar not turned into Wayrift.
Of course, at the same time, if it wasn’t for the collapse (or whatever you want to call it), I never would have been put into a position of desiring a new place of refuge. ...I doubt I would have found Lavender Eyes and become a member. And met allll the roleplaying junkies, I know. ^___^ I’m so glad I did. I know I have a spot there that I’ve made my own and it won’t be erased frivolously.
...I think if people were happy where they were, satisfied and changes had not been made, Joshie wouldn’t have created the Den...
...
Zap, have you heard of 'This Ain't a Scene, It's A God-Damn Arms Race'..? Here's some of the lyrics in haphazard fashion:
I am an arms dealer
Fitting you with weapons in the form of words
And I don't really care, which side wins
As long as the room keeps singing
That's just the business I'm in
This ain't a scene, it’s a god damn arms race
I'm not a shoulder to cry on, but I digress
Bandwagon's full. Please, catch another
I'm a leading man
And the lies I weave are oh so intricate, oh so intricate
All the boys who the dance floor didn't love
And all the girls whose lips couldn't move fast enough
Sing until your lungs give out
Are they not, at least, a bit fitting of someone we know? XD I thought so when I found the song.