What I Think About Ya'll

Making a Point

Published on April 17, 2004 By new-age nomad In Blogging

The mind is filled with millions of misconceptions about others, and I'm going to share with you what I feel about a few bloggers on here to prove the point that we don't need to cling to these thoughts, but let them go and actually get to know people and love them, because every person is worthy of love.

This isn't meant to piss anyone off, and if it does, I'm sorry. I still love all of you guys. Oh, and don't defend youself in the comment box. I've already made the point that my opinion doesn't matter, because I don't even really know you guys.

Michael (Imajint): Most of the time I'm stuck in envy of you because of all you've experienced in your short lifetime. I.E: rodeos, skydiving, military, love, learning (college/life). One time a while back, though, you left a comment on Muggaz blog that read, "In order for Muggaz to become a Christian, he would have to admit that drug use is wrong, and he's not ready to do that." Now, Michael, you're very open about your sexual relations with various women, and we all know you're not married yet. I've tried very hard not to judge you, but I think that if you choose to live your life in hypocricy, you shouldn't judge others along the way. I like you Michael. You encourage not only me, but everyone else on Joe and you embrace us without hesitancy. You love music, which is one of the most admirable traits I can think of. You're a wonderful writer, but you write so much b.s. out of your Joeuser addiction that it gets irksome for fellow bloggers to have to sort through all the junk to find something of depth. You're very endulgent, which isn't neccesarily a bad thing, but I think you take it to the extreme sometimes.

Mark (Muggaz): You are so transparent in some of your writing that I'm amazed it's even possible for someone to write that well. We all know you've been hurt in the past, and I think it's because you love completely and make yourself vulnerable. Though you think you are still able to love like that, you aren't. You have a block on your heart now, and that makes me so sad because it's such a beautiful heart. You should really give other people a chance to see it. You have a lot of fun, you love music, and you love people. I won't go into talking about your parents; it's far too personal. I actually believe you when you say the drugs are merely for enhancement, but that doesn't make it right. God may have to break your heart even more than it has been before you turn to him for that enhancement and realize that nothing is about you. You can do nothing on you own.

Macky: Ah, the hopeless romantic. I originally became entranced with you because it was obvious that you wrote for you and no one else. It was like therapy for you, and you never expected to gain a following. But you did. Now, you're loved by lots of people. Like Muggaz, you love completely and you're one of the few people that have learned that the secret to Christianity is not condemning, but loving. It's painfully obvious how much you love your current girlfriend and your past girlfriends. The truth behind your words and the transparency you practice makes your blogs pierce my heart. Your girfriend is a lucky girl.

Sarah (BigDreamer): You're searching; I like that about you. You're trying to expand your mind despite the fact that you are homeschooled and a little sheltered. You know your scripture and don't hesitate to share it with others. You also don't hesitate to share opinions and you don't seem to care how people are going to react when you used "curse words". You're another one I envy for all your talents in music and ranching and whatnot. It does get irksome for me when you constantly spout about religion and scripture as if it will change the hearts of unbelievers. Let me let you in on a little secret: they don't believe what the Bible says. Why would they care what the scripture has to say if they don't believe it in the first place? The only thing we can do really is to show them Christ's love through us.

Thomas (Cann1bal): I don't yet know you well enough to make judgements about your character, but I couldn't leave you out. You embrace ambiguity, and that's not a trait many people share. You seem to have figured out a lot of things it will take the rest of us a while to catch on to.

Nicky: I think that all of us share a bond now because you first initiated friendship to us all. You acknowledged us and wrote about us and now we all feel like a family. You recognize beauty and your blogs always bring a smile to my face.

Anne (Tangled Wishes): I got so excited about the first comment you ever left on my blog. I had been reading your stuff, and was astounded at how open you were. For me, just reading your writing was like venting. I didn't even have to do it myself. I've seen you go through changes in the small time I've been here, and I've noticed a drop in your readers. That upsets me a little because I still love you, and I can't stand people who thrive on anger. You had your anger spouts, and you will again. It's ok to be happy for a while. You're searching for answers. That's not a judgement either, you have said it. You said you don't know if you're a Christian. You're not. If you don't know, you're not. Keep searching though, you'll figure things out.

MadPoet: I'm so glad you joined us. I worry about you though. You take this a little to seriously, and while I'm glad it brings you comfort, you'll need something else to turn to when this, too, fails you...just as everything else of this world will.

Brad: I'm constantly vacilating between despising you and loving you. I think it's possible to feel both at the same time. The way you use knowledge and words is both wonderful and annoying. I think we all wish you'd just come down to earth for a little while. Show us you have a heart; life is not just about statistics and theology. Write something about your family, your wife, your heart, your soul. I'd love to know that stuff.

Ted (Suspeckted): You're the best poet on Joeuser, in my eyes. I see a love of life in you. Like the rest of us, you're just trying to figure things out, and I think you're doing a damn good job of it.

Captain Cornbread: I think you know you irritate me. I can't really say why...you're writing's just not my style. You still have a teenage mindset, and though many would beg to differ, I think I just skipped over most of those stages that teens are known for. Keep writing though, there are people here that enjoy your writing. A teenage mindset can be fun.

If I left anyone out that I normally comment on, let me know and I'll add you to the list and let you know what I think. That is, if you can take it, or if you even care.

I hope you all see my point, and I would be heartbroken if any one of you decided I'm not worth your time anymore.

Trinitie

*Note: My computer erased this 6 times, so I had to take a break and calm down before coming back to it. The original was a little more harsh than the final copy. *Note #2: Dan's not on here because he already knows how I feel about him.

Comments (Page 3)

MadPoet41

on Apr 18, 2004

I love you.

Trin~this is exactly what I was talking about in the comment I left for you in my Anne Frank blog. You have said some extremely hurtful things about several bloggers in this rather harsh blog of yours here now. And now you want to tack on a convenient I Love You at the end~and that's supposed to make it all okay? Very curious.

You speak of forgiveness here~you want to be forgiven for being so unfair to certain bloggers you claim to love so much? Then why didn't you just forgive them for their flaws too~and not post something like this in the first place, huh? This is hurtful to folks big time. And I really do question the sincerity of your apologies here. Actions speak louder than mere words. And so even though I will forgive you (and your comments on me were quite tame compared to some of the other bloggers you put down), I hope you won't be too heartbroken if some of the other bloggers you commented on decide to keep a safe distance from you now. This is the exact kind of thing that baffles me about so many religious folks~it's the old: I hate the sin, but love the sinner kind of thing. Just let go of the hatred already~please. That's what the true meaning of Christ is all about.

~MadPoet

new-age nomad

on Apr 18, 2004

Mad, you're missing the whole point of the article...seriously....

Trinitie

MadPoet41

on Apr 18, 2004

CC, why don't you write that article... (actually I think you already did a while back...) ... write an update if ya like... I'd read it. Somehow I don't think you would be as harsh... and there are a couple of us that could use a "shot in the arm" after this shot in the heart...

Trin~so I am missing the whole point of the article? And Capt. Cornbread? And Imajinit. And the visitor that quoted the beautiful "God is love" passage from the Bible~we all are missing the whole point of your article......seriously? Curiouser and curiouser....

~MadPoet

Muggaz

on Apr 19, 2004

You can do nothing on your own

Trin...

I only just came across this baby, so i wasn't ignoring you... I would just really like to spend an evening with you and maybe you can understand me better. I can do anything I want on my own. Anything. I dont need God, and i dont need a girl, and i dont need friends - sure, all those things help, but i dont *NEED* them... there is a big diference... Does this seem cyclical with you???... Just because YOU need these things to get through life, doesn't mean everyone else does. I am not defending myself... I just wish you would understand.

You know what i think is really funny... you have the audacity to claim this is how we are, and you wouldn't even email me on a pesonal level for some reason unbeknowns to myself... oh yeah - i was "too wonderful" i think you said... As personal as blogging is, you dont know me, or really care for that matter? I am not a chick, so that isn't a whinge, but maybe it's a home truth that you need to realise - at the end of the day i am some dude thousands of miles away, who you like to think you know and care about, but you dont really, and that doesn't worry me at all... if i am to be completely honest, i will tell you i was a little shocked when you said that to me, and what i thought was a real friendship developing was put on hold, because i have felt distant, and i have woken up to that fact as well.

I dont really know what you meant by transparent... perhaps if you could clarify?

BAM!!!

new-age nomad

on Apr 19, 2004

Hmmm, I guess no one will see my point. It's just as well....no one gets me in real life either. I give up...

Trinitie

new-age nomad

on Apr 19, 2004

As a sidenote to Muggaz:

Dude, do you know how many people have asked me to email them? At least 20. I couldn't very develop relationships with all these people, so I made it a rule not to do it with anyone. Although, I must admit I like you a little more than the rest, and it was awfully hard to turn you down. I did sense your "aloofness" though, after I left that comment...and your sarcasm.

The truth? I have an intense fear of meeting people who already have preconceived notions about the kind of person I am. I met Dan before I ever started writing here at Joeuser.

I'm sorry.

Trinitie

Solitair

on Apr 19, 2004

Don't give up!

It really interesting to see how others view each other. Helps add to your own perspective. Information is always good, even if it's something you didn't want to hear or know. Knowing how you feel about people can only help those people, and it adds your perspective to other peoples.

You didn't say anything too harsh.

Paul.

wnx_decoy

on Apr 19, 2004

I don't understand why everyone is getting upset. To be honest I was trying to be funny in my reply I hope you didn't take it the wrong way. I understand that you don't really know us and that's cool. The only thing is that even with what you said to me I don't think you needed to say what you did to others trinitie. I'm sorry to tell you this but people don't like hearing all the negative stuff all the time. Take it from a guy who gets negativity thrown at him on a regular basis. It's not as fun as it is to throw the hate.

Don't worry though, you are still one of my favorite people on here. I like your opinion of me because I understand it pretty well. Thanks for the article. Just don't take it the wrong way when I give what I see in people, and they don't get mad at me for it.

Capt. over and out!

new-age nomad

on Apr 19, 2004

I'm not upset at anyone. All these people have perfectly legit reasons for feeling the way they do. And I have perfectly legit reasons for being honest.

When you say "negative stuff all the time", I think that's pretty much the only time I've ever said anything negative about my friends here at Joeuser. And, if you notice, it wasn't all negative. I threw in good points to let them know my opinion of them hasn't changed, they're still wonderful.

You're wonderful too, Captain. I'm likeing you more already.

Trinitie

Muggaz

on Apr 19, 2004

I didn't ask you to email me Trin... I dont care...

I just *thought* we did have that level of friendship goin on...

Guess i was wrong! You should be sorry you know...

BAM!!!

new-age nomad

on Apr 19, 2004

There's no need to be a prick.

Trinitie

Muggaz

on Apr 19, 2004

lol.. grow up Trin...

Maybe if you can't hack it, you shouldn't have documented your perceptions...

I dont have any pre-conceived notions of who you are.. you are a good person, I know this, and so do many other members of our little community here... You have one trait that i find particularly annoying, and i think you know what that is... however, i dont slam you for it... yet you feel you have the right to constantly tell me the way i go about things is wrong... how do you think that makes me feel... Yes, it doesn't really matter... but constantly seeing writing about how this and that is wrong... it's kind of draining...

BAM!!!

new-age nomad

on Apr 19, 2004

You're exactly right, I can't hack it. Hence, my recent post.

You know, it's kina rough when people show their true colors.

(I realize I'm leaving myself wide open for the comment "yeah, it is", so just leave it unsaid)

Trinitie

MadPoet41

on Apr 19, 2004

Trin~please don't leave JU. A LOT of folks (including myself~believe it or not) like and care about you a lot, and really enjoy reading your creative and artistic blogs on a regular basis. I am certain MANY folks even look forward to your latest articles~I know I have on many ocassions myself. So please stay with us, huh? PLEASE.

I think Capt. Cornbread's words make a lot of sense. He admits he wasn't even all that upset with your post, and perhaps his comment was even taken the wrong way? I am wondering if you took mine the wrong way now too? Because I would not even have bothered to say anything to you~unless I truly cared about you, etc. I mean, if you meant nothing to me as a human being and a blogger~why would I even be upset or disappointed by anything you said? I was disappointed because I know what a creative, intelligent, warm-hearted, and very individualistic (which I admire most about you) person you truly are. So your blog just caught me by surprise.

But just like the Capt~I'm not even upset about it anymore. I am a hundred times more upset at the prospect of you leaving us~please stay with us, huh? So many people will be VERY disappointed if you go. And I will be among the disappointed ones. So just reconsider maybe, k? Because we all speak out in anger sometimes? And we regret it later on. And a few people were a bit upset? But I see it as being a thing of the past, and I truly hold no grudge or bitterness towards you. I mean, the stuff you said about me was VERY tame. Not especially harsh at all. I was just more concerned about some of the other bloggers feelings, and so I acted accordingly.

But if Capt Cornbread says it's all good, and can let go of the situation~then I honestly believe others might be able to also? And the Capt wants you to stay. I want you to stay (A LOT!) And I see many other JU folks have sent you heart-felt comments suggesting you please stay here with us. So I think you should reconsider and stay, huh? It's all in the past. So many people truly like and respect you here. I am one of those folks too. So won't you please reconsider now? I DO care about you a lot. And that's why I don't want you to be hurting now, and feeling like you must run away from us here. I really do believe most of us want you to stay big time. So I just hope that all our comments now might convince you of how much you are truly respected and loved by so many of us. PLEASE DON'T GO, TRIN.

~MadPoet

Muggaz

on Apr 19, 2004

I could say the same thing about you you know...

Giving up is a trait i find most disgusting... And if you were someone i *knew* i would find what you just said extremely insulting.... I wonder what my true colours are to you Trin? I know what my true colours are, and so do most people here... I would be lying if i said i wasn't a little hurt by your new found contemptness towards me...

didn't you say you were leaving?

BAM!!!

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