^ this is an state of mind a lot of people take up when thinking about the internet, but I dont see why. We dont know each other face to face, and we dont use our voices to communicate on here, but wouldn't you say that the more you see someone post, the more you come to recognize their characteristic approach to things, their method of communication, what sort of threads they post in, common spelling mistakes, how they express themselves grammatically......all in all, I think people do in fact have an online persona that is presented to other people on the forum. I dont even know you that well (even for internet terms ) but there are still characteristic qualities about your posts that I've come to recognize. I mean, of course real life interactions are much more intimate, but I think we do know each other here in some sort of personal way.
3xi, it's not my fault that you threaten to leave your wife because she got an extra slice of cheese on her sandwich and then come here and act like you have the power to help anyone. Im not going to explain myself to someone who is 32 years old and tells people they are picking favorites in an argument. Little girls do that when they dont get what they want.
neo, that's true there are things we put out that are characteristic and recognizable, and are just as authentic as our offline lives. much of what I present online would be there in real life too. and while it is for fun, there is a lot that I do take seriously from others here. my point is if I seemed offended i'm not, since I would require all the signals from a real life person to commit to a feeling of that nature. until then it's just me seeing a statement and either challenging it or elaborating on it. I try to indicate in my responses that I have no ill feeling myself. being honest though, I can't stand when ppl roll their eyes at me in a post. I never direct that emoticon at anyone here and no one rolls eyes at me offline, even saying the same stuff. I think it's uncalled for and condescending and I doubt we'd use something like that if we knew each other better. I would've replied exactly the same had there been no rolling eyes guy, since that is my own thing and I don't project it back when I respond.
lol but it's just a rolling eye face guy. to me he seems whimsical and deep in thought like "hmm I wonder if I should really put 3 rolling eye guys in this post" but then on the other hand I see where he could be "geez, there goes burnabowl yappin 'bout that crazy stuff again" either way he is funny. just a emoticon guy man. after this post though I wont roll my eyes at you again though.
First off, that is not all what happened! My wife and I are now vegan and she and I are both very happy having lost a lot of weight and feeling very good about ourselves. Basically I told her that I was not going to facilitate her unhealthy ways and that I would leave her if she did not start to take her health seriously, which is something she had been saying she wanted to do for a long time. As it turns out we both had to take a better look at our situation and now neither one of us eats cheese. Regardless of what happened, why would it have any relevance in this thread. Are you saying that because you completely misunderstood something that happened between me and my wife probably six months ago that you are unable to hear what I have to say today? Are you saying that you are unable to hear what somebody is saying in the moment with an open mind? Do honestly feel good about your comments in this thread relayer?
I dont think the change in people towards you was anyone else's doing, but your own. The second post you made in this thread after StayLoose talks to you in such a postive way made us all realize (yet again) how arrogant you are. I mean, the OP post was already filled with a holier-than-thou attitude, but when you reply like that to people who seem to be agreeing with you and are incapable (yet again) of accepting his constructive criticism about the way you express yourself. Something that most people that come across with your posts seem to have a problem with, but we're all wrong and you're right (as always). Maybe when you start practicing what you preach people will welcome with a more open mind what you have to say. Also saying I do appreciate criticism and disregarding every slightly negative thing that someone has to say or telling them they are wrong, well is not really considering what they tell you. I dont see how this is any different from the way people react to your comments, but what do I know? I'm just one of earth's lesser beings I mean, seriously? To be an honest person you dont need to make everyone happy, but you also dont need to make everyone upset. Silence doesnt make you a liar or a coward, people learn more by example anyways. There's nothing wrong with wanting to help people, but there's a difference between acting out of love and acting to feed your ego. When people dont listen to what you say, let it go man. You might be right, but they are their own person with their own life. I disagree with a lot of things I see in people and sometimes I say something about it, they think Im wrong or just dont listen, great, Im not gonna get all frustrated and come here to make a thread about it because it just doesnt matter.
So we shouldn't take life seriously because life is joke? I'm all about enjoying life but I'm not about to accept that I was incarnated into this physical form to satisfy someone's or some things sense of humor. My life is not a joke as I am here for a reason. Life can be a wonderful and amazing adventure if you learn how to enjoy it. Learning how to enjoy life is not easy and definitely is no joke although at times I do like to joke around. Some things in life should be taken very seriously and to think otherwise is just a copout. That doesn't mean you can't have a good time, enjoy yourself and joke around but there is a time and a place for that.
you take life however you want to buddy. take everything super serious until the day you die, and pass on thinking that your presence actually did anything. It's a game we all play. are you here for a reason, or are you the reason you are here?
You sure make a lot of assumptions! So a person has to be frustrated in order to feel like sharing their experience with the friendly people in the lsd forum? Never have I suggested that I'm better than everyone else or that you or anyone else is a lesser being! My second post was to clarify where I was being misunderstood. Are you saying that a person who realizes that they are speaking the truth is doing so only to fulfill their ego? When an intelligent person has enough experience with a situation they can speak with confidence knowing full well what they are saying is the truth. You do not have to have an inflated ego to be confident while you speak the truth. The trick is to be humble enough to know when you lack the necessary experience and maybe you do not know what's best for the situation.
Shit I forgot, your always in the right. Of course I dont understand, your wife wasted several pages on the forums complaining about you because you are too kind and caring and she just couldnt stand your immense love anymore
I guess? Of course not. I think that your trip revolving around how people dont get your message. You even referred to people who dont care about you and what you have to say evil, that seems not only extremely self centered, but yes frustrated that people are not going "oh yes, 3xi. I'll change my ways" I dont think of myself as a lesser being either, it was a joke. I do think everything you say about you and others shows that you think you're better and wiser than most people. Ok... Im saying that a person that needs for others to realize how wrong they are and for them to listen to his truth, doesnt really care about others at all, but about himself and is "helping" for his own satisfaction. Being confident and being humble always go together, people who are confident dont need to prove anything to anyone, people who are humble dont need to show off anything. They just let others figure it out on their own. You can say "I'm an intelligent person" and constantly act dumb. You can also say nothing and act intelligently. I'm very curious about what your message is? What is this truth you speak of? I think I hear you more talk about people not getting it, than talking about what there is to get.
lol you say... "They just let others figure it out on their own." So why are you not letting me figure it out on my own?
I'm sorry, I thought it was obvious. You got the message bang on but let's not forget that LSD is not for everyone and that part of becoming a better person is learning how to be open enough to listen and consider what others have to say about us because it is okay to allow someone to help you become a better person.
well during the first page i wanted to reply with a simple "amen!" i feel what you were saying 3xi. i agree with 3xi on this, just b/c i think he is being greatly misunderstood. i also think he is greatly misunderstanding. you are contradicting yourself - but enough with the argument. (if you'd like clarification, i'd be happy to discuss it) (no sarcasm, seriously.) i find the direction this thread took to be frustrating to say the least. this makes me think of a recent thread; if you could have any three things given to you, what would they be? how about the ability to completely understand. and the ability to be completely understood. i can see that the first is the only important one. the second is to feed the ego, but as imperfect human beings, that's something that we all thrive on, like it or not. that's all i can say right now. i'm tired and feel that most of this will be lost in translation. from feelings/thoughts/emotions to crappy, human, english language, of which i'm no expert. i feel a sense of falling short. a big fuckin :cheers2: to everyone!
I meant that our qualities speak for themselves. There's no need to say Im smart, Im confident, Im humble, Im whatever. It shows through our actions. Saying listen to me I know the truth, is not the best way to showcase confidence. I enjoy talking to the wind
The real challenge is knowing who's advice to take, because some people will give you "advice" that is utter bollocks because they just want to mold you closer to their view of what a good person is. People have different ideas on what constitutes a good person I think; within the hippie community those ideas would be relatively alike, but out in the real world you'll meet all sorts of idiots and assholes who think you should be this way or that.
