Rant recovery

[debxena]

So, yesterday's rant got it out of my system - rather like popping a big pus-filled pimple. Much better out than in. My apologies to anyone who was horrendously offended. Is it hypocrital of me to lose it in a scatter-shot fashion in writing, rather than talking quietly with the people in question? Probably. Sorry. But talking one-on-one hadn

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[theunshaven]

Yay!

*Hugs.*

[debxena]

Indeed!

Oh - I am about to start World War Z today :)

[poing_critter]

Hugs and moonbeams. I am glad. :-)

[debxena]

I like hugs and I like moonbeams - yay!

The cross-post thingy

[poing_critter]

I just read the responses to your rant on the other thing and Wow!

I get the impression that, out of context, you may have hit a few nerves.

I also get the impression that a bit more from the poster about where their thoughts about your rant right out of the gate might have headed most of that off.

I have recently had a poigniant lesson on how much context is removed by communicating in Computerland. Similarly just how important that context is. Reading those responses from the polypeople has really emphasized that for me.

Thank you for sharing, it has been enlightening.

Re: The cross-post thingy

[debxena]

You're most welcome, hon. And yes - while neither of us realised at the time of posting that more context would have been helpful, it certainly became obvious in hindsight! So we both learned something there as well.

[nagain]

Yay for balance :) I have to admit, some of the commenter's on the poly-post did alot more thinking than I did about your rant (I think because I am often overwhelmed by your awesomeness I tend to take everything you say and (if its not something I feel overly the opposite about) agree without thinking), but I'm impressed with the way you dealt with some of the disagreeing comments!

You weren't all defensive and rather politely explained the context in which your post was written. You are so very and incredibly awesome it blows my mind :)

<3!

[debxena]

Thank you for commening on my reactions to the poly post - I really appreciate the feedback!

And really thank you for thinking I'm awesome! *blushes*

[nagain]

You are welcome! Yay!

:D!

[debxena]

You want me to fly like 'My Hero'? (damn, but I love that show) Sure :)

It must be challenging being in an environment where straightforwardness isn't a frequent option. Does that mean you feel like Anya a lot of the time?

[phaedravelveta]

Anya from Buffy??

Buffy wasn't really Rob's thing (!), but when Anyas character was introduced, he started watching it with me!! I always loved the way she just came out and said what was on her mind, even when it wasn't perhaps appropriate ..... :)

[debxena]

Anya has always been one of my favourite characters. Her straightforwardness always appealed to me :)

[soon_lee]

I am reminded of the following quote:

"The problem with communication is the illusion that it has occurred."
- George Bernard Shaw

[debxena]

Oh - that's marvellous!