There have been a few posts lately that have a negative inference that some of the folks on facebook and probably on other sites are falling into categories of posters that for lack of a better term...are aggravating. I hope that this doesnt always describe me, but I began to think about one of the most formal posts recently which actually sited another article written for another site...and they break the not so flattering traits into 12 descriptions. I must admit when I read them I could see where I could actually at one point or another find myself at least in some part and parcel in several of these generalizations.
I do not want ever to prevent someone from their right to speak, or for sharing just an observation or opinion. I actually love so much the ability to hear so many different views...and then thinking if my position should change on the new information could be one of the reasons I stay awake at night.
But I guess with all the hoopla about what "those" posters might be doing that aggravates some, it got me to thinking....and basically I came up with "so what?"
The control is in each of our hands to have these posts on our page or not...although it might not be comfortable to put a boundary in place---ie delete someone who is causing you aggravation...it is up to you to protect your space whether it be in irl or online...either is the same. I am sure that you probably dont regularly travel to any sites online that you find offensive and probably as well if you have a site that you would'nt care for your children to visit...chances are you have it blocked all together.
So instead of me deciding to be offended or aggravated by those who post pattern is a little different than myself so what...I actually feel, believe and even on some occassions preach...""the fact that we are all different makes this life what it is...if you were all just like me...I seriously doubt we would ever have coffee at 4:30 am...cause I know Im not getting up to make it...I probably have only been asleep for a few hours by then and I know all those like me wouldnt care if there was coffee anyway."
The strangest thing of all is the thought that anyone ever has enough friends...even if they just be online...and if someone is creeping you out then block their access to your site. I dont really mind those folks who dont really know me...IRL, but they post on my site, send donations into our non profit...or even who just tell me now and then to have a nice day.
I like so much that I can see the things in your life that you find important...and also most important those who seem to have a hard time communicating in person...might just take a shot at sharing how tough their life is today, and maybe even though I dont know them as well as some others, maybe I can be one that posts something that helps...even if it is only to say..ME TOO!
My life is crazy busy...(not complaining) I love that I have all the opportunities that I have, for work--helping those we serve, for Gimmee' time--I am entirely in love with those two grands, for new friends--cause who can really ever have enough friends, and for connections---whether it be irl or just online. Each time I read someones post and they share an insight, a gratitude or even just that they are tired...they remind me what this life is all about. It's not about how many toys you collect, or how many breaths you take...its those moments that take your breath(borrowed that from someones post) and its about those lives you touch...and those who make a mark on your heart.
I love my online friends...even if all I ever see of you is your pictures...I LOVE YOU...not in a wierd creepy way, but in a healthy, gosh I hope I can be there for you if you ever need a friend way. I hope too that my posts, notes and comments dont bother you...but in some way they make your online life a little better, funnier or even less aggravating.
thanks...for all you share...and all you do!
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