curiousillusion

I knew that when I started a blog, that I was taking a risk by putting myself out there.  I used to post on livejournal but even then, I was able to limit the people that were able to see what I was writing – in blogging you’re not able to really do that.  It’s everyone or no one.

And that’s fine.  That’s why I like blogging, for the most part – I get to hear people’s thoughts, suggestions, ideas… it has been entertaining and educational.  I welcome debates, I welcome disagreements… it’s all good.

But what I cannot stand is when people talk down to me, act like they are smarter than me or something.  Condescending know-it-alls, I’ve said already today (on twitter), are unnecessary.

There’s a lot to be said about a way something is delivered.. you can say “that’s dumb” or you be a bit gentler about it: “I see what you’re saying, maybe instead of doing X you should try Y?”  I know that on the internet it is harder to convey what you are thinking because facial expressions and tone are lost… but there’s still a nice way to say things and a hurtful way to say things.

I just wish people would think about what they are saying and how they are saying it.  That’s all.

Edited to add: some people have been expressing their concern, wondering if they were the ones responsible for my rant today.  Let me leave it at this: if you are a regular commenter on my blog.. heck, if you’ve EVER left a comment on my blog, you’re fine, it’s not you.  I love you, you’ve done nothing wrong and thanks for leaving me love. :)

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