Somethings I can't stand
I haven't used this thing in awhile, but I guess I just might begin once again.
Over the past few months I have noticed something that bothers me on a personal level. The thing that bothers me is unwarranted self-importance. I see it quite often in the furry fandom, and also see it outside of it as well. This egotism usually exists online, where furries establish themselves as better than others. In truth, that celebrity furry you know might just be an awesome artist that work as a pizza delivery boy. I have run aground of many furs that have an inflated ego, and have no ability to be humble under any circumstances. These people actually believe that they are important in the fandom even though they can't draw, write, sculpt, or involve themselves in any of that. Instead they believe they are important because they are friends with one of these "celebfurs". I am also saddened by the fact that however ugly these furries look, they can get laid because some furry wants to be able to say, "Yea, I got fucked by -blank-".
I went to Anthrocon and observed this to an extent. It's actually much worse in Second Life, and the internet, because it seems many of the furries at these cons were quiet, because in person they can't use the internet like a wall. Though I was delightfully surprised by a number of the people who I met and expected to be overly vain, or actually be narcissists.
I've also observed this with someone I used to really like. Yet as I gave up on the endeavor and observed them, it became clear that said person actually does a few of the pet peeves I have. Which involved; talking down to me, extreme sarcasm, immaturity without moderation, and excessive bragging. Every time I attempt communication with the individual, they do one or more of the listed actions. I give the benefit of the doubt, and can look at it as they do not realize what they are doing. I'm seriously thinking of blocking this person from my contacts and such, unless that begin to act more respectful. I grow tired of the excuse, "Sorry for how I acted, a lot has been going on". I suppose I should use that excuse if I ever miss work. I bet they'll believe me in the REAL FUCKING WORLD.
There have also been the number of "spoiled brats" that I have encountered. These kids annoy the hell out of me, and I cannot begin to stress how irritated I get. They will remain anonymous, but this underage kid believes he actually is more important than everyone. After my rejection of him, he threw a basic tantrum and coped with it like he didn't even care inthe first place. I'm more disturbed that he masturbated on webcam for me. I sight I hope to never see again.
You also get the ITGs, or "Internet Tough Guys". These people have very low self esteem in real life, and radically establish themselves as "important" people on the internet. The will threaten anyone who denies them what they want, but are actually weaker subconsciously than your typical internet user. They will bully and intimidate you, but hold your ground, their self-esteem is very weak. Hiding their insecurities makes me laugh; It makes it even more entertaining to point out how sad they are IRL.
Okay I'll end my paltry rant, but I felt I had to get it out there.
Over the past few months I have noticed something that bothers me on a personal level. The thing that bothers me is unwarranted self-importance. I see it quite often in the furry fandom, and also see it outside of it as well. This egotism usually exists online, where furries establish themselves as better than others. In truth, that celebrity furry you know might just be an awesome artist that work as a pizza delivery boy. I have run aground of many furs that have an inflated ego, and have no ability to be humble under any circumstances. These people actually believe that they are important in the fandom even though they can't draw, write, sculpt, or involve themselves in any of that. Instead they believe they are important because they are friends with one of these "celebfurs". I am also saddened by the fact that however ugly these furries look, they can get laid because some furry wants to be able to say, "Yea, I got fucked by -blank-".
I went to Anthrocon and observed this to an extent. It's actually much worse in Second Life, and the internet, because it seems many of the furries at these cons were quiet, because in person they can't use the internet like a wall. Though I was delightfully surprised by a number of the people who I met and expected to be overly vain, or actually be narcissists.
I've also observed this with someone I used to really like. Yet as I gave up on the endeavor and observed them, it became clear that said person actually does a few of the pet peeves I have. Which involved; talking down to me, extreme sarcasm, immaturity without moderation, and excessive bragging. Every time I attempt communication with the individual, they do one or more of the listed actions. I give the benefit of the doubt, and can look at it as they do not realize what they are doing. I'm seriously thinking of blocking this person from my contacts and such, unless that begin to act more respectful. I grow tired of the excuse, "Sorry for how I acted, a lot has been going on". I suppose I should use that excuse if I ever miss work. I bet they'll believe me in the REAL FUCKING WORLD.
There have also been the number of "spoiled brats" that I have encountered. These kids annoy the hell out of me, and I cannot begin to stress how irritated I get. They will remain anonymous, but this underage kid believes he actually is more important than everyone. After my rejection of him, he threw a basic tantrum and coped with it like he didn't even care inthe first place. I'm more disturbed that he masturbated on webcam for me. I sight I hope to never see again.
You also get the ITGs, or "Internet Tough Guys". These people have very low self esteem in real life, and radically establish themselves as "important" people on the internet. The will threaten anyone who denies them what they want, but are actually weaker subconsciously than your typical internet user. They will bully and intimidate you, but hold your ground, their self-esteem is very weak. Hiding their insecurities makes me laugh; It makes it even more entertaining to point out how sad they are IRL.
Okay I'll end my paltry rant, but I felt I had to get it out there.