ever get a "moment of clarity" when reading posts?

[datasuspect]

like when someone reveals something profoundly personal and you get a potential insight regarding why they act the way they do.

sorta like, "gee, that is one seriously wounded individual."

and then feel bad because you dealt with them like just a run of the mill asshole?

[Droopy]

1. I guess so

But I long ago made it a policy to not treat anyone like a "run of the mill asshole."

[datasuspect]

2. i give people what they give me

your perspective is extremely admirable.

[LeftyFingerPop]

3. Yes...

I TRY to be sensitive to what others may be going through when they post, but I am human and I don't always succeed.

Sometimes there are posts in here where someone is crying out for help, only it is not that obvious unless you read between the lines.

Sometimes, when someone is having a problem, they will not express it as such. Instead, they might post something slightly cryptic and bent. Of course, that is the time when several members of this community will be sure to verbally beat the living shit out of them, and attempt to suck every last ounce of positivity from them.

[datasuspect]

31. do you mean "grief swarmers?"

[PeaceNikki]

4. Did you ever know that you're my hero,

and everything I would like to be?

[datasuspect]

20. i like you alot

[dolo amber]

22. Hooooor

x(

[PeaceNikki]

23. Sigh.

Every time I sing that to YOU, all I get is, "SILENCE!! I Keel you!!"





http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6A0FxTDeklM

I can't tell ya baby what went wrong
I can't make you feel what you felt so long ago
I'll let it show
I can't give you back what's been hurt
Heartaches come and go and all that's left are the words
I can't let go
If we take some time to think it over baby
Take some time, let me know
If you really want to go

Don't know what you got till it's gone
Don't know what it is I did so wrong
Now I know what I got
It's just this song
And it ain't easy to get back
Takes so long

I can't feel the things that cause you pain
I can't clear my heart of your love it falls like rain
Ain't the same
I hear you calling far away
Tearing through my soul I just can't take another day
Who's to blame
If we take some time to think it over baby
Take some time let me know
If you really wanna go

Don't know what you got till it's gone
Don't know what it is I did so wrong
Now I know what I got
It's just this song
And it ain't easy to get back
Takes so long

Do you wanna see me beggin' baby
Can't you give me just one more day
Can't you see my heart's been draggin' lately
I've been lookin' for the words to say

Don't know what you got till it's gone
Don't know what it is I did so wrong
Now I know what I got
It's just this song
And it ain't easy to get back
Takes so long

Don't know what you got till it's gone no
Don't know what it is I did so wrong
Now I know what I got
It's just this song
And it ain't easy to get back
Takes so long

[dolo amber]

30. Oooof

Think I just had my "moment of clarity"...

[siligut]

5. Wow, this is a rather profound thread.

Nikki just proclaimed you as a hero.

Could you please supply a link to your impetus?

[PeaceNikki]

7. To clarify, I proclaimed him *MY* hero. He and I have a "thing".

in my head anyway.

[La Lioness Priyanka]

8. damn you nikki. i thought he and I had a thing.

:P

[PeaceNikki]

9. There's room in my head for all of us.

:)

[siligut]

12. Blown away, for just a second here.

Nikki, not to say you have a big head or anything, but that was really profound.

[datasuspect]

21. there is room enough for all of us.

check your mail for 1st class tickets on the love train

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eEUKW99ohuw

[datasuspect]

19. are you a retread?

i.e., the new incarnation of a former poster?

haven't noticed you before, but you seem to be a n00b with some comfort and familiarity here.


or maybe you pick up on things quickly.

but that's good.

i'll put you on my watchlist and confer with BNL about your suitability for cult membership.

[siligut]

25. I have noticed you.

I don’t want to cause trouble with Nikki and Pri. :P

The watch list thing sounds sort of like a threat. You just called me a n00b in what was previously known as the asshole thread, seems rather ironic.

I don’t do cults, but I still have the Norfolk.

We are just akin here; I think that is what you are seeing. :hi:

[datasuspect]

26. my watchlist

is better than my shitlist.

it means i actually like to read what you write.

the cult thing is the datasuspect cult.

it is an honor to be considered for membership.

and n00b is a term of endearment.

but you didn't answer my question.

[siligut]

29. Actually think I did in an off kilter sort of way.

Retreads are remarried divorced people? I have been married to my first guy for 22 yrs and still going strong.

My reply was that I seem familiar or in tune because we are of the same kind.

Thank you for the n00b reference. And, I like what you write too.

[Chan790]

32. Retreads are former posters who return with a new screen name. n/m

[siligut]

36. thank you, I am not.

Did you read the post Skinner made and he stated that the moderators had a lot of information about us? That sounded ominous and I think he has since edited it out. Honestly, it was kind of a homeland security sort of statement.

I have not posted here under another name.

[siligut]

33. All cults give the impression that it is an honor.

However, it is just the illusion of honor, in reality they want your stuff, all of it.

You may do as you wish. Is it OK to give you a cyberhug? If not, don't scroll down.





















:hug:

[datasuspect]

34. no true scotsman would say that

STRAWMAN!!!!!!!!!!!!111111111

[siligut]

35. Do you think half of GD:P is reliving their glory days on the debate team?

Well at least I got a hug.

How do you know my heritage? I am liking this a lot. My Scotsman is combined with something amazing.

True, Scotsman is something to hold with pride. Please don’t call me a strawman, even in jest.

[La Lioness Priyanka]

6. i think a lot of bullies are very very insecure. like maybe if you discussing my being fat

maybe you dont really like your own body.

do you mean that sort of thing?

[siligut]

10. Sweet girl, you are hardly fat.

What the hell? You are a most beautiful woman and if you have the idea you are fat, just erase that from your mind now.

[La Lioness Priyanka]

13. thanks. i meant more that if people spend a whole lot of time being mean

for whatever reason, its very likely that their lives are miserable.

:hi:

[siligut]

17. I am re-watching “No Country For Old Men”

So this thread has a bit of synchronicity to it. You can forgive people for being assholes, on the account that they are more miserable; however, do not allow them to alter your existence. Some people are black holes.

Also, as we know, some people have hidden agendas. They keep those agendas hidden for a reason. However, for most assholes, they have no idea what the true agenda is. Pri… you are a person that the wrong people would want. You are quite intelligent and that is what is encouraging, but I like to know you are aware.

:hi:

[siligut]

11. Plus datasuspect has enough to go around, no need for concern. nt

[In_The_Wind]

14. Yes

however, I try not to treat anyone like a run_of_the_mill_asshole.





I've met some true assholes in the past few years but they really had to go out of their way to prove it.

[Shine]

15. There are a lot of wounded souls here, sadly.

I've noticed that a lot, over the years. However, I hope I come across as someone who treats everyone here with the respect and compassion. People may sometimes occasionally act like an asshole, but that doesn't mean they ARE an asshole.

[La Lioness Priyanka]

16. good point.

[siligut]

18. I called Richardo a Pollyanna once.

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=389x232535#235273

I have felt I should have told him that I like him and I just want him to be protected. So maybe I was an asshole, but only because I did it wrong, it was never my intention to cause harm.

[graywarrior]

24. Oh yeah.

[Ptah]

27. Yes, just yesterday, I was enlightened.

It was like seeing a puzzle take shape, become identifiable.

[Tuesday Afternoon]

28. Near as I can tell,

We are all crackers in this box. Some of us are just more "cracked" than others ;)