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I just don't get it
I just don't get it. I don't understand mean people. It is just too easy to be friendly and fun, entertaining and cordial. I won't say that I never argue or jump down someone's throat when it is called for, but I am, in essence, a pretty nice guy. I enjoy people. I enjoy making them comfortable in my presence and I like to make people laugh. When you are my close family or true friend there is nothing I possess that you cannot have if you need it, and some of my friends and I disagree vehemently in some areas but are able to rise above that where our friendship is concerned. The same goes for family. I have been married three times and involved in one long term relationship, and with the exception of wife #2, I get along well with them all. Just because things don't work out the way we thought they would is no reason to harbor ill will, so I don't. Recent posts on this board became extremely personal and vile, and for the first time, I reported a violation. I think everyone knows to what I speak. As I sit here wondering what possesses some people to just plain be mean, I wonder if I have ever sounded that way. I really hope not. I don't dislike anyone on this site and hold no grudges no matter what we have argued about in the past. I argue on this site regularly with many of you folks, but I have always enjoyed meeting and speaking with all those who have attended the meet n greets no matter how we have gone at it in the past. Randomfactor and I are regular nemisis' here on Bako blog, but I know him to be friendly and a man of his word. I may disagree with most of what he has to say, but I respect him in anycase and that is only one example. I cannot imagine being mean for the sake of argument to anyone here, and if I ever come off like that I sincerely hope someone on the site calls me on it. I may be sarcastic and cocky, but I strive never to be rude. It is simply uncalled for. This is not a forum to air personal vendettas, grudges and fights. There have been instances where parties involved in divorces have used this forum to air their dirty laundry, and it really got under my skin. If you have something you want to say to someone involving personal matters, say it to their face or shut the hell up. I am afraid of no one, but even that doesn't mean I am going to get in the face of everyone with whom I have a personal issue. I have learned over time that just ignoring some people is the best way to deal with them. If they wish to allow me to live, rent free, in their heads, that is their problem and I refuse to allow it to become mine.
63 comments from 19 users
posted by
antiextremism
on May 21, 2008 at 08:37 AM
One thing I've never found Moto to be is rude. I think he puts his thoughts out there, then likes to see the reaction from bloggers without getting indignant over the replies. Everyone is passionate about their beliefs, and nobody has all the answers. A civil dialogue is always a good thing, name calling disinegrates the dialogue. Sometimes blogs can be misinterpreted, sometimes they are obvious slams. I disagree with Mark quite often, but I always believe his comments are from the heart. posted by
ChicoEsquela
on May 21, 2008 at 07:32 AM
" If you're ridin' ahead of the herd, take a look back every now and then to make sure it's still there with ya." I don't see much a Mattloch here anymore.......... Came in ta take a "random" swipe at the McCarthy dude, but he allows that his minions are pretty much keeping the herd in check........ posted by
AudreyB
on May 21, 2008 at 07:00 AM
Nancy Don't you love being blindsided by someone who comes on the blogs under a pseuodnym and immediately starts a personal attack. If jpatto really felt her POV was important she would have been upfront about who she was. Jpatto If you're reading this, Mark has never made himself out to be anything but what he is. He's been upfront about who he is and that's more than I can say about you. posted by
ChicoEsquela
on May 21, 2008 at 06:55 AM
Always remember: "When you give a personal lesson in meanness to a critter or to a person, don't be surprised if they learn their lesson" posted by
catpaw
on May 21, 2008 at 06:38 AM
Now I'm confused. I thought being rude, nasty, mean and insulting on this site was good manners. posted by
sagefever
on May 21, 2008 at 04:00 AM
jpato~ to be clear,about all of this un-clarity~ I take no sides in a fight that is not mine,especially one that I know nothing about.So my words go to any who suffer heartbreak.Life is way to short to be consumed by ill will,IMHO. posted by
NancyII
on May 20, 2008 at 11:05 PM
Hang in there Sioux..Ther'll be a-plenty for you to aim at I'm sure...LOL. We all have our days. posted by
NancyII
on May 20, 2008 at 11:04 PM
For the record. Joan posted a bunch of gibberish and when I asked for clarification she kept playing coy. I commented that her blogs might be more understandable if she used grammar and structure. I point blank told her to come out with it if she had something to say. That's not her style though. Her style is innuendos and attempts at being cryptic. The really personal stuff came from HER keyboard and she still couldn't resist one more dig here. The interesting thing is that we (my family) have attended several meet n greets and really enjoyed meeting people. I still go back to the pictures from time to time and remember what a good time we had. If people don't want to get to know us personally that's ok too. Just try not to judge bloggers until you've met face to face and have broken bread with each other...so to speak. I didn't meet one single rude or unfriendly person in all our meetings. posted by
siouxcityranch
on May 20, 2008 at 10:59 PM
ahhh dang..just when i was gatherin up all my inner strength to fight back at some of these rude characters..Now Im finding out Im just as bad as they are..ahhh what da heck Batman..              ZING!!                                                                                         BAM!                                                                             POW! posted by
gube
on May 20, 2008 at 10:16 PM
Mean people suck!!!!!!!!!! posted by
jpatto
on May 20, 2008 at 09:52 PM
I simply stated my opinion re: the blog Nancy attacked me personally first you came to her defense I appologize if the conservatives cannot stand the heat in the kitchen. Everything cannot be her way all the time. And go ahead sugar coat it......You always do call and tell. Im not ..a mean spirated person either just like you I tell it like it is.....Not to worry Sage the heart break was not on that end. posted by
sagefever
on May 20, 2008 at 09:37 PM
Sorry Motopoet that things got the way they got~ many times with breakups you just can not fix it,hard as you try. I have given up on a few here myself,as far as trying to talk . Meanness is not something that is in short supply here~ even some who think they are full of love ain't~ sometimes even myself! Everybody has dark corners~ except me of course(LOL) ,so hang in there and keep voicing your opinion... Spam Code:A FLUX...
posted by
Wayfarer
on May 20, 2008 at 09:12 PM
I second that motion;)Â BAKERSFIELD.COM HOT TOPICS: Loading Stories
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