To defend or not

Published on October 20, 2005 By just john In Blogging

I sit here still confined to my Blog. I can't defend a position or thought without creating a new article.

When two people with a conflict are both confined to their respective blogs, Bakerstreet politely referenced two monkeys in separate cages flinging poo. That is true of most flame wars.

My first reaction, after letting things go for a few days, was disgust when I read how the other monkey flung his poo. I must defend my position, my feelings, nay myself. The urge is so strong. But no! I won't.

How can I prove I really don't care? Don't respond.

The very fact I comment on my own dilemma only makes me look like I am whining. (you need not make comment, I get it)

What possesses me to want to continue this charade? I am a complex person, but I don't really care. I am a smart ass and satire is my sword.

Now, it’s not that I am trolling, looking, lurking for someone to beat up. I am no bully. I do get bored though and that is when my inner smart ass is just itching to get out. (aren't they all like that)

I am no master wordsmith but I can string together a decent parody. (Must have been why my sister never wanted to sing around me - Look out Weird Al) This is the root of my problem. I am a smart ass with parody tendencies.

Go ahead and mock me. I sit here with a parody of my own, about me.

There once was a big ole smart ass
His agenda was rude and his thoughts were so crass
One day he got bored
And tempted a boy
Now they fling poo forth and back.

This is what I do when I am bored. I have parodied others and just never hit the submit. I compose horrible emails to people and then hit the 'x'. I do it because it makes me feel better. When I lower you with out your knowledge I am usually satisfied, however, the urge to hit submit or send is always there. I have done it a few times. I generally only do it when it provides some gain for me.

I am confined. I am a commenter more than I am a blogger. I like to interact. Being confined doesn't allow me to do something that I have come to like.

My parodies were nothing more than my desire to interact. Boredom sucks.

Comments

Dr Guy

on Oct 20, 2005

This is what I do when I am bored. I have parodied others and just never hit the submit. I compose horrible emails to people and then hit the 'x'. I do it because it makes me feel better. When I lower you with out your knowledge I am usually satisfied, however, the urge to hit submit or send is always there. I have done it a few times. I generally only do it when it provides some gain for me.

I did that once. I wrote a very bitter letter to someone who had hurt me deeply (only those you trust a lot can do that). After I wrote it, I destroyed it. I have not talked to that person since, but the letter would not have done any good. He already knows what he did.

And like LW said, parody me any time! I love a good parody. I try to drop in and read you since I know you are grounded. I hope they let you off soon.

foreverserenity

on Oct 20, 2005

I like your parody John! Too bad you're still confined. Hopefully you'll get out soon. In the mean time, this might just get you to be a blogger! Blog on!

singrdave

on Oct 20, 2005

John,
People who blog are already putting themselves up for criticism, rebuttal, and even mockery. While I do not enjoy a flame war, especially when it is entirely off-topic, I do understand the risks involved with putting my opinions out for the world to see. I certainly don't want to light the match. But if I were thin-skinned, I would be more hesitant about opining.

I am a smart ass and satire is my sword... I am confined.

Don't worry about the damage you would cause by rebutting. Honestly, the bloggers are prepared for it. Craft your words well, though. Don't fling poo.

just john

on Oct 20, 2005

You can parody me any time you like, JJ, and I'll laugh at myself right along with ya.

Actually... Most of the time I don't find you funny. That makes it hard to laugh with or at you.

Btw... I do find you interesting and insightful; strong and sometimes you show your weak side. That is why I think those that like you like you well and those that don't can't keep from being drawn to you for confrontation. When words are the weapon and feelings the only wounds, it is easy to muster the anonymous courage to engage in battle with someone who is truly a master of words.

I consider myself to be an interesting judge of character. I look at the people I have interacted with over the years. I analyze my likes and dislikes, and I record that person to my bank of characters. My daily interaction with people is plagued with the repetitious behaviors that I have recorded through the years. I'd like to say thanks for being something different.

just john

on Oct 20, 2005

And like LW said, parody me any time! I love a good parody. I try to drop in and read you since I know you are grounded. I hope they let you off soon.

You, I find funny and occasionally interesting.(don't read too much into that, it's not as deep as the former comment) Thanks for reading while I have been confined.

Dr Guy

on Oct 20, 2005

You, I find funny and occasionally interesting

That's what my wife tells me too.

just john

on Oct 20, 2005

Hopefully you'll get out soon. In the mean time, this might just get you to be a blogger! Blog on!

It has forced me to streatch my fingers and my brain. I just found myself bored and frustrated with the whole Louisiana thing. I was pumping out articles for some time and while it was fun I was motivated. I lost my motivation by being bored with my muse.

When I had nothing left to play with I picked on someone. That was wrong.

As I said before ... boredom sucks!

Thank you for reading.

just john

on Oct 20, 2005

People who blog are already putting themselves up for criticism, rebuttal, and even mockery. While I do not enjoy a flame war, especially when it is entirely off-topic

This just isn't me. I usually don't hit the submit button.

Welcome to my blog! (if this isn't the first time you have read me ... thanks for commenting)

Don't fling poo.

Me thinks this will be me new motto - "Don't fling poo" --Bakerstreet (for the monkeys flinging the poo) and sngrdave (for making it a mantra)

*don't fling poo, don't fling poo, don't fling poo, don't fling poo...*

just john

on Oct 20, 2005

Wow, that was one of the nicest tributes I've ever recieved! Thank you so much john, and hang in there, they gotta let you off restriction sooner or later. (I hope.)

And most of it was true! j/k

and btw I am FREE AT LAST, FREE AT LAST

Dr Guy

on Oct 20, 2005

and btw I am FREE AT LAST, FREE AT LAST

Congratulations! NOw be a good boy and play nice.

just john

on Oct 20, 2005

Congratulations! NOw be a good boy and play nice.

I am! I am!

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