Thank Yous, and some thoughts...
The other day, Rebcake gave me some virtual milk and cookies, and it was pleasantly shocking, and also welcomed. I wasn't entirely sure what they were for...and then I got all caught up on LJ. Again--thanks lady. They were very much appreciated.
You know, I'm aware that I'm often in disagreement with, well, a lot of folks about a lot of things. I was once even told by a teacher that I was contrary, albeit in a good way. I believe he meant the former as much as the latter, and took it as a compliment. I have a different train of thought, and I think it'd be a very boring place if we all thought the same. There's the old saying that "Great minds think alike," but I remember when I was like nine or ten, watching Disney cartoons on ABC 7 on Saturday mornings, that there was a promo by Robin William's Genie character (from "Aladdin"), and he said that, "Great minds think for themselves." I think that's just as true, if not even more so.
But here's the thing though:
Even when I do think differently than others, I try not to be condescending about it, or talk down to those if they don't agree with me. Or at least, I wouldn't initiate such behavior. I love debates and discussions, but I try to keep it as polite as humanly possible. Of course, that isn't true for everyone.
And then there are those who will post things, but aren't man or woman enough to do so with their names by the statements they make. This also irks the fuck out of me. Pardon my French, but it does.
Or, if one takes the time to post a comment or write an email, and no one bothers to even give you a response back. Yeah, I don't know which is classier--that, or being talked to as if you're a simpleton. And then there are those who don't bother to say anything ever anywhere. Fun times.
All that being said, I think for the most part, I'll be staying in House for awhile. Not in the hermit sense, but in the "I'll enjoy the view from my own porch, and maybe borrow a cup of sugar or something from a few of my pleasant neighbors from time to time" sense.
But another "thank you" to those who participate amicably in one way or another. You too are appreciated.