Comments | theladyfeylene: I Rarely Speak Out Against Things, But.....

theladyfeylene

I Rarely Speak Out Against Things, But.....

Aug 02, 2007 11:32

I had this whole post written up in my head regarding the fears of being OOC and the writing of Mary Sues when younger, but ( Read more... )

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per_sis_tence August 2 2007, 19:25:45 UTC

The people who just need cheering up get unexpected presents without any meme involved. ;)

Also, it took a couple of days for me to even get 4 people, which is what I predicted would happen. I see your point, though.

theladyfeylene August 2 2007, 19:46:32 UTC

Sometimes. :D I don't know, I guess I'm just bitter and my first reaction is 'when we need a meme to inspire random acts of kindness, something's wrong'.

That's another thing I didn't touch on. How many people are going to be comfortable responding to that? I know I wouldn't feel comfortable.

per_sis_tence August 2 2007, 20:05:00 UTC

Yeah, I know all but one of my four gift recipients in person, and the fourth one is someone I trust a lot. Personally, I'd be fine sending anyone on my list a present, but that's just me. I don't think most other people would be as willing to share their address.

I guess I didn't think of it as a random act of kindness, either. It's an excuse to use up some of my yarn/bead stash and get stuff in return.

theladyfeylene August 2 2007, 20:12:00 UTC

You know, that's a really good way to look at it.

evilwildlex August 2 2007, 21:07:17 UTC

I quite agree - I think it's nicer to make it a surprise and save it for when somebody's having a bad day/week/month. ^^

theladyfeylene August 2 2007, 22:53:42 UTC

That's just the way I see it. And was was pointed out... I'd be uncomfortable responding to that. :/

ladydreamer August 2 2007, 22:49:12 UTC

Oh, I agree. I was sort of uncomfortable with it, too. When I want to give someone a gift, I do (unless I'm too poor on cash or time, then I wait until I have the moneys/finish the gift I'm working on).

No jumping. At least, no unwanted jumping. :D

theladyfeylene August 2 2007, 22:55:08 UTC

I'm very glad I'm not alone here! I just think it actually means something when it's random and someone just acting to make someone smile. You know? Rather than posting a meme that's so much like those 'HAY GUYZ I'VE GOT STUFF TO GIVE AWAY, FREE TO FIRST COMMENTORS!' posts. Which I actually prefer, since they're more honest in my opinion.