sag10 said:

I know!! I just had my bubble burst!!!

sinisterpentatonic said:

Oh is this who the fuck it is?

TheOrgerFormerlyKnownAs said:

you're kidding! that's you Joey?

Natisse said:

the coffee is getting odourless.....

abierman said:

oh shut it abierman your negativity is what's getting boring...I shouldn't have posted on this thread at all I can't be bothered defending myself when I have no need to

gee it's funny how you find out who your true friends are

Natisse said:

Natisse said:

If it would be, why would that be so shocking? I didn't think Joey ever acted particularly sympathetic of people he didn't know..
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Natisse said:

And this isn't even the EvilNatisse!

This topic always seems to surface... although I will admit, I feel some of the same. I will only relate to my own feelings here...

Coming from the ex-emoticon queen... a couple of years ago I use to post all the smiley's, flowers and so forth... it make several (if not more) Heh, totally sick, nautious... annoyed. Oh well... although I did post with true happiness, seeing all the beauty before me (la, la, la). I know many took it their own way... while many continously shared (with me) how grateful they were to see my positivity... yet I am far from perfect (believe it everyone ). I get annoyed, impatient and quick to "assume" just like everyone else, although... I rarely ever put more energy than a nano second into a silly assumption. It is true... we don't know "the truth" and perhaps it is not meant for us to know "the truth" anyhow... so be it.

Now for the hugs and well wishes...

I can honestly say... I send them to the ones I have grown to know over the past couple or more years here. Yes, I have met many in person... and the relationship I have developed (starting from here) only continues to grow, it truly is beautiful... that is the main reason I continue to come to the org. Aside from all the silliness and really (no interest) threads, many I know are here... and still to this day, the beauty of connecting with a new soul (or a previous acquainted soul, maybe misunderstood (etc)) still happens continously. I love the beauty of discovery... life and all that life moments can bring. I am a geek for that... and a dork 100%.

As for the emoticons... truthfully, if I know the person... I do find it hard to use a hugging emoticon that smiles (and kinda corny)... when a family member is ill or has even passed. What a difficult moment... and even while the emoticon may signify condolences, I still find it a bit shallow to use... that is just how I feel.

To me... I truly find words empowering... many here know... and today I find (believe it or not) emoticon usage just a bit ridiculous, and yes that is coming from the once emoticon using queen. Funny threads are the place I tend to use them more... if I ever feel there is anything worth being funny about. Plus... I am only funny with the people I know here, there are too many emotions (worldwide) here and I truly like to respect others for the soul that they are, even if I don't agree with their approach here. I tend to look for the inspirational moments... and yes, if one cares to seek... one shall find.

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anyways...

I do see what you are saying or...better, I can relate in my own mind.

Freespirit said:

So the Org has made you a more cynical person? Shame.

animal said:

don't get me wrong, i don't object to your speaking out directly about what you think. i appreciate honesty. it just seems like your screename is new here, yet from the way you talk you've been around long enough to feel you know the place. forgive me if i erred on that point.

as to your topic - what i think you're missing is that you're judging what you see here, on the internet, in terms of your experiences in real life interaction. but the internet isn't the equivalent of real life or real/time interaction with other people.

so it IS possible for someone to post a 'sad' emoticon to demonstrate empathy for another's problems while truly feeling said empathy, then move on to the next thread and write something humorous without being fake.

it wouldn't be psosible face to face in the same regard, but the internet, especially message boards, is a new kind of social forum that permits such shifts.

just my 2c.

JDINTERACTIVE said:

Perhaps. It's a different kind of world for me... it is a bit different than my real/physical world. I say this... for if there exist someone who misunderstand your soul here... communication (for me/or them) is not always total. In my direct/physical world, some may not understand me... although it never fails... once they see consistency... they eventually accept (even if they may not understand), they say... "that's Julie for you... she may be strange/crazy and off her rocket... but we love her for that, she wouldn't be Julie any other way."

Here, there are so many people (the numbers truly amaze), so many stories...

I find it empowering to be a part of this place, I truly do. I tell people of my life here... for it is a part of my life. To connect with an endless amount of people from all over the world... to organize these International meet-ups... I mean, come on... it totally beautiful to have such an incredible sense of trust... and I do. (I am cautious as well, don't get me wrong)

Here, there is just so much behind the scenes (just like all life moments)... there are people reading our life and we don't even know it. We put forth ourselves (by choice) we lay our own life out at times, I know I have. Many seek friendships, many are envious and have an enormous amount of self-hate and yet there are many that are truly kind, I know this to be true... the positive vibes I know to exist... drives me back both here and in real life.

I just think it is the % of population here I find to be almost impossible to keep up with, although I always try... my intention is to learn and understand all people if they allow me to... and I myself in return.

All this... and my direct/physical life as well. Cynical, perhaps more now... than when I first came here and knew very little about the internet world, yes. I will call it internet growth. ~Smile.

There ain't nuffin wrong wif some positivity around herez- and everywherez for dat matter!!

Why judge otherz before judging ones self?

If one wantz 2 wish another wellz- why da fuck not? Would one rather us tell each other 2 go fuck da shrubz at da end of da pretty meadow in oppose 2 wishing their fellow friendz wellz? And yes they are friendz.

Da internet is just da start of a new technologicaly-based medium revolutionz. It will only grow and grow. Like a flower. So deal wif it, or just go sit outside n read a book

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lilmissmissy said:

and...









if nothing else...























go read a good book...


my opinion once again...

TheOrgerFormerlyKnownAs said:

Freespirit said:

Exacatily

lilmissmissy said:

You make me mooshy... (see...) I am push-over.

~Hugs (and I really mean it, if I could... I so would and right now) I am literal being.

Freespirit said:

awwww right backatcha Julie!! A luverly gal you arez

lilmissmissy said:

Get a room you two.

2the9s said:

...and a video camera.

2the9s said:

Freespirit said:

SupaFunkyOrgangrinderSexy said:

I believe I just proved that even Natisse can be human in relevance to the feelings.....

I really do pray for people, yeah.

And I think that cynicism is SOOO 1996.

Ooh!
Aah!
And lalala
lalalalala
lalala
lalalalala

I am having a Kylie moment, all of a sudden. Donuts, anyone?

abierman said:

To be human doesn't mean you have to be horrible such a misconception

it is harder to show compassion and empathy than to be selfish and spitful with your emotions

thats why there is so much hurt in the world

We are all individuals and express ourselves as we deem fit

to be honest, the ONLY time i am geniune on here is when I'm being nice, If i ever post anything nasty it is totally out of character (i Usually like and respect the people I'm horrible to)

p0pRocks said:

TheOrgerFormerlyKnownAs said: