*One of these holier-than-thou types sneered, jeered, talked down to and basically called me stupid a few days ago, which wasn't the first time, and probably won't be the last, but it did sting my hypersensitive ego. I try to limit my insecurities, if at all possible, to ones that have validity, and just because I can't turn a phrase (or a trick, for that matter) as well as this professional writer, does not make me stupid or my thoughts less worthy. Puh-leeze.Not to pull a Pee-Wee Herman and stroke myself in public, but I graduated magna cum laude with a B.S. in Chemistry and was named Chemistry student of the year in college, for heaven's sake (which is really funny and irrelevant to me, but it's the way my friend in Milwaukee always introduces me) and I know EVERY PROPERTY RENT IN MONOPOLY! Granted, it doesn't translate into a successful career, lots of money or even writing ability, but I have just as much right to be here. Fuck 'ya.
I prefer blogs belonging to genuine people. Cat lovers, grammar queens, teachers, computer geeks, jet-setters, photographers, parents, chefs, dancers, musicians, poets, and earth-bound writers. I'm limited in the types of people that cross my path in southern Alabama and would surely wither away from exposure to rednecks if it wasn't for the variety of people I read on the internet.
Say what you will about me, but don't be rude to people I care about. Mean people suck (often sloppily, with too much saliva so there's not enough friction and who needs that?).
17 comments:
Yeah, Troll is one of those people who love to get attention, but enjoy getting it by causing other's pain and anger. He's not worth it.
What idiot called you stupid? That shows their lack of intelligence.
IF we were all professional writers, we wouldn't be blogging, for fun, we'd be getting paid for it.
So, screw them. We "W", and your blog.
I live here in Armpit, Idaho, and I wouldn't have any access to intelligent, wonderful people, if I didn't have the net and read blogs. I would never have "met" you, and I'm always glad that I have. Keep writing Indi, and ignore the assholes. BIG HUGS, Steph
Let me at 'em, Indi!
I seem to have enough time on my hands to wreak havoc on hoighty toighty emotionally immature freaks of nature who are determined to gain attention - any kind of attention, good/bad/indifferent.
I will wear my superhero costume for added effect!
;)t
And yes, we dearly W you - and your blog.
As always, please delete if this is a duplicate. LOL
I happen to think you 'turn a phrase' rather well thankyouverymuch.
And as for those like 'troll", I ask them if "they think their opinion actually matters" because they don't. And don't you forget it missy!
I meant to ask..totally off your topic..I see "granny" on your list of blogs...I've been following her for months and months now...and her site appears to be gone.. have you heard/seen anything about that? Last I read was her issue with the painter...then poof, no more blog...
Steph, Terri, and Sher: see, I can tell you're all mothers - our advice is always to ignore the assholes!
As far as Granny, Sher..I'm SO bummed! I "lost" her for a while after I moved from Spaces because I've been a little scattered & disorganized (me??), but yesterday I caught up on everything I'd missed. Some of the comment-leavers were kind of rude, asking if she had the Painter's permission to post their conversation. I think with the cancer and the break-up, it must have been too overwhelming, because one of the last comments I read was Liz saying she was thinking of stopping her blog. Damn, I hope she comes back.
Let's see if I can comment today. That same troll got me too. I wasn't bothered by it but I submitted my blog to www.italk2much.com a month or so ago and finally got what was coming to me. Apparently I'm an asshole. I know I am but it still gets me down to hear it. I wish I had half your fortitude.
I like your blog a lot. You make me smile and laugh and I can relate to your blog.
I can't always open myself up enough to put things out there on my blog and I admire that you do. It is refreshing. I guess I am a wimp and a bit of a scaredy cat to open up and totally let loose on my blog. I keep trying to get the courage to do that, but haven't yet.
I also love looking at your cute cat pictures and the beautiful flower pictures!
The trolls blog is awful. What kind of people do that kind of crap? :( It is pitiful.
Have a great week sweety!
-Michelle
The guy just likes getting traffic I wouldn't take it personally. I love traffic too but I don't like getting it by posting mean comments so people check my site out. Don't worry your blog is interesting and entertaining keep up the good work.
Hi...no worries about meanies...just seems to be a projection of their own insecurities. You're right, if they don't like it, don't read it. Period! I like your blog :-).
And cool that you were in Germany. Your work out sounds crazy! I miss the days when I could work out that much, too. Used to love it when I lived in northern California. Trained for mini-triathalons.
Also, I'm thinking of visiting a friend in Germany on my next vacation...any thoughts? I don't speak German (at all!). Suggestions?
Keep up the good work!
Dwayne: Actually, from the troll site, I was under the impression he just hits the "next blog" key and goes from there. It's a rotten premise, at the very least.
Michelle: see, I knew SOMEONE had to appreciate my cat and flower photos ;)
Scary: It makes me feel like some sort of throwback feminist...and reminds me of how much I really love underwire.
Turtle: the things people do for traffic...
S: Uh...nein. I only know a few phrases in German, but language never seems to be a barrier in Europe. I'm so EXCITED for you!
Meh, they are called "trolls" for a reason. Their very existence is to start flame wars. They feed off it.
You and your blog are superb. Love it :D
Cat lovers, grammar queens, teachers, computer geeks, jet-setters, photographers, parents, chefs, dancers, musicians, poets, and earth-bound writers RULE & Trolls DROOL!
Personally, I think that someone that surfs personal blogs with the express intent to start a flame war may just be more than a couple of fries short of a happy meal to begin with. For me it's all about the entertainment factor, and the chance to socialize with complete strangers that trips my trigger (and maybe the occassional mention of a preference for thongs and underwire).
As for the turn of the phrase thing, at least you didn't use the terms "stroking" and "magna cum laude" in the same sentence. I have to believe that counts for something.
;-P
Could be worse, you could always have to come home to an ass-wipe like that. Where does he get off? :/ I've come across people like that and it never ceases to amaze me just how mean and just plain rude people can be, behind the keyboard of course. What 'cha bet he doesn't walk around treating people like shit in real life, if so ... he'd have constant welts from all the beatings he'd have to endure. What a candy-ass prick.
Well I didn't read his blog. But I leave for a few days and look what I miss out on? You causeing more trouble. Jeesh. LOL
Fuck them all
a pee-wee herman stroking yourself in public. ha ha ha ha ha!
i actually find you to be a very good writer, very clever, witty, and accessible.
i think the point of writing is to be able to say things in a way that resonant with people. i think writers who think the point of writing is to sound smarter than everybody and elevate themselves to some kind of superior status really miss the point of writing.
and i should know, because i am really super smart.
Mayor: I use extra large Crayola crayons and just TRY to stay in the lines ;)
Kat: cat warriors have to stick together - thank you :)
Mike: leave it to a man to pick out key words and go from there, haha.
Stephen: we have a similar perspective because we're lovers, not fighters. Take that, rude people!
Leah: apparently, you should have gotten me a babysitter for the weekend ;)
Ms. Biped: I'm really glad you're here, and of course I completely agree (you're really super smart)! I think writing over people's heads is really only useful in college, when you don't really know what you're talking about ;)
now then.........i recently visited alabama on a long weekend "mini-tour" and found the folk there warm,welcoming and not too redneck(i'm from GA ya see) at all........and they didn't use too much saliva and i liked that ALOT.......seriously.......piss on that guy..........
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