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Goody Goody People Do you people really pray for those at the org you hardly know? Do you really have to wish someone luck for a job interview or congratulate them with the birth of a child when you don't even know their first name? What's up with all the "hun" and "sweetie" talk?
After being here for a while it still boggles my mind. You'd think some people over here are the reincarnation of Mother Theresa. I'm not saying you can't be nice to people, but dayum...some just overdo it which makes it look incredibly fake to me. That's one of the reasons I hardly ever post anything personal here. The insincerity would only enrage me. Things don't always happen for a reason, we just make up a reason for them so we can deal with it. Things will not always be alright, not everyone is cute or talented "in their own way". Stop hiding behind the limitations of communicating online, it's entirely possibly I wouldn't like you in real life either. Perhaps I'm just too cynical for this place.  [Edited 3/3/05 7:51am] | |
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I don't think you need to know someones name to congratulate,commiserate or celebrate with them. I don't know actors on the tv or films but i get upset when the characters do, i laugh with them i class org people much like characters on a tv show, I react to them as to how i have gauged there character just because you don't "KNOW" someone in person doesn't mean you can't share experiences and feelings  | |
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animal said: Perhaps I'm just too cynical for this place.
And yet, here you are. So you get a kick out of coming here somehow... Just as there are people that you describe as goodygoody people, there are also many other people, like the people who like to antagonise the goodygoody people. People who want to talk about Michael Jackson, Madonna, their lifes, heartaches, tribulations and pains. I am just here for the food. (find the movie I lifted that line from) |
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People who want to let us know what underwear they are wearing.
Or the lack of it. People who are telling us that this or that record is the bomb. People who flirt, whcih I know you are guilty of. People who come here because they think they are Prince. People who come here because they think Prince is a god. People who come here because they do not have any other place to go. |
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animal said: Perhaps I'm just too cynical for this place.
[Edited 3/3/05 7:51am] you might be on to something there. 
there's plenty of negativity around, so i value the positive sentiments shared on this board. | |
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There's something called being nice. being polite. being friendly.
If you know that wishing someone good luck, or letting them hear that you will pray for them, or think of them will make them happy, then why not. I care for the people I interact with. I'm here every day, and spend time with the people here, thus I act towards them the way I act with friends that are close by outside of the net. If showing compassion for someone you interact with is being fake to you, that's your problem. Don't accuse us of being fake, because well, that only means you don't know us, and just plain being rude. | |
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HamsterHuey said: People who want to let us know what underwear they are wearing.
Or the lack of it. People who are telling us that this or that record is the bomb. People who flirt, whcih I know you are guilty of. People who come here because they think they are Prince. People who come here because they think Prince is a god. People who come here because they do not have any other place to go. wow you got me there  | |
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animal said: Do you people really pray for those at the org you hardly know? Do you really have to wish someone luck for a job interview or congratulate them with the birth of a child when you don't even know their first name? What's up with all the "hun" and "sweetie" talk?
After being here for a while it still boggles my mind. You'd think some people over here are the reincarnation of Mother Theresa. I'm not saying you can't be nice to people, but dayum...some just overdo it which makes it look incredibly fake to me. That's one of the reasons I hardly ever post anything personal here. The insincerity would only enrage me. Things don't always happen for a reason, we just make up a reason for them so we can deal with it. Things will not always be alright, not everyone is cute or talented "in their own way". Stop hiding behind the limitations of communicating online, it's entirely possibly I wouldn't like you in real life either. Perhaps I'm just too cynical for this place.
[Edited 3/3/05 7:51am] I agree with u...but u cant just say....F U U R a Fuckin liar & here's the proof etc.....& u'd have to be a retard to believe much of the personal shit that gets "revealed" here. So the best is to read what u find interesting , ignore the crap/lies, jerk off to what u find stimulating, and learn from things u never heard of... [Edited 3/3/05 8:15am] | |
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HamsterHuey said: animal said: Perhaps I'm just too cynical for this place.
And yet, here you are. So you get a kick out of coming here somehow... Just as there are people that you describe as goodygoody people, there are also many other people, like the people who like to antagonise the goodygoody people. People who want to talk about Michael Jackson, Madonna, their lifes, heartaches, tribulations and pains. I am just here for the food. (find the movie I lifted that line from) Sure, I like to have fun and eversince AMP pretty much died this is one of the online forums I've been spending more time at. I've been here for years, yet only been posting to GD for about a year now. I don't like to antagonize anyone. You must have me mistaken for EWM. Sure people want to express themselves in their own way and that's what I'm here for too. I'm not condemning anyone for posting about their lives, heartaches or whatever. It's good to express yourself if you feel you need to, but all the replies that follow are simply too goody goody. Many seem to be more concerned with being PC than sincere. | |
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animal said: It's good to express yourself if you feel you need to, but all the replies that follow are simply too goody goody.
Maybe other momma's than just mine gave their children the advice 'if you cannot say anything nice, say nothing at all'. I post hug emoticons on threads of people I care for, even if just casually. What's the use of saying controversial stuff just to irrate people?  I mean, I have done it, thought I could make a point, but people are not here to change. People are here to have their prejudices mirrored. So... just hang with the peeps you like. Is what I do.
this, of course is still allowed when it comes to Michael jackson threads. |
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i respectfully disagree with you animal...
you do get to 'know' folks here, the way they think, the way they react, what they believe in 
if you were to open your home today, and have a party, im guessing you would have an idea who you wanted to invite and what you could do to make them all feel comfortable.... thats because you 'know' what they like. and YOU should be the first to admit that, you are the first one to post something personal about my life... and catch me slippin  thats because you 'know' me.... see ??
oh, and at that party youre havin, make sure theres tons of beer available for me  i know how you LOVE it when i drink that stuff 
oh, and for the record... im GLAD i have gotten to 'know' you  One of the best days of my life... http://prince.org/msg/100/291111
love is a gift 
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Heavenly said: There's something called being nice. being polite. being friendly.
If you know that wishing someone good luck, or letting them hear that you will pray for them, or think of them will make them happy, then why not. I care for the people I interact with. I'm here every day, and spend time with the people here, thus I act towards them the way I act with friends that are close by outside of the net. If showing compassion for someone you interact with is being fake to you, that's your problem. Don't accuse us of being fake, because well, that only means you don't know us, and just plain being rude. Being polite does not include just saying something you don't really mean. I know many are being fake, because I see them say such and such in public, yet make fun of them in PM, org note, IM, email or whatever. I'm not rude for saying what I think of it. I think it would be worse to say something without actually meaning it just to make people feel better about themselves. I'm not going to post a "  " emoticon when someone I've hardly ever interacted with in any way posts about losing a family member and yet one min later be laughing at some stupidity being posted here or get ready to go out and party. How real is that? | |
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animal said: Stop hiding behind the limitations of communicating online, it's entirely possibly I wouldn't like you in real life either.
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I feel connected to just about everyone I meet. It could be someone at the supermarket or online. I'm the kind of person that becomes invested in someone as soon as I meet them. I don't know if that's a fault or not. If I ever come off as goody goody so be it. I'm not phony and my praises and congratulations are real.
 MyeternalgrattitudetoPhil&Val.Herman said "We want sweaty truckers at the truck stop! We want cigar puffing men that look like they wanna beat the living daylights out of us" Val"sporking is spooning with benefits" | |
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animal said: Being polite does not include just saying something you don't really mean. I know many are being fake, because I see them say such and such in public, yet make fun of them in PM, org note, IM, email or whatever. I agree with this and have experienced it here. Yet, people are hypocritical and two-faced in real life as well. It's a human condition, I suppose, and we just have to use our best judgement and some common sense. Along the way, we're bound to be disappointed/enraged/hurt by others' shortcomings--but then again, experiencing those things helps us grow, learn and decide who we want to be and how we wish to behave towards others. | |
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HamsterHuey said: animal said: It's good to express yourself if you feel you need to, but all the replies that follow are simply too goody goody.
Maybe other momma's than just mine gave their children the advice 'if you cannot say anything nice, say nothing at all'. I post hug emoticons on threads of people I care for, even if just casually. What's the use of saying controversial stuff just to irrate people? I mean, I have done it, thought I could make a point, but people are not here to change. People are here to have their prejudices mirrored. So... just hang with the peeps you like. Is what I do.
this, of course is still allowed when it comes to Michael jackson threads. Unfortunately our parents are as fallible as we are. Some of you seem to think I'm saying this to irritate people, which is not true. I also never reply to those kinds of threads unless I know the person involved to a certain degree. This forum is called "general discussion", yet it seems as if discussions are only appreciated when you don't say anything that might potentially upset people. | |
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AnotherLoverToo said: animal said: Being polite does not include just saying something you don't really mean. I know many are being fake, because I see them say such and such in public, yet make fun of them in PM, org note, IM, email or whatever. I agree with this and have experienced it here. Yet, people are hypocritical and two-faced in real life as well. It's a human condition, I suppose, and we just have to use our best judgement and some common sense. Along the way, we're bound to be disappointed/enraged/hurt by others' shortcomings--but then again, experiencing those things helps us grow, learn and decide who we want to be and how we wish to behave towards others. I didn't say they don't excist IRL, I'm merely addressing what's going on over here. | |
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I'll be honest, I do share some of your sentiments but I put it down to the fact that there literally are all kinds of people here you know. Some people are like that in real life, and some people are here to interact with people in that way.... for whatever reason.
Saying that, as you know you do get to know people here and I don't think that everyone who posts hugs or sad faces is doing it as an empty gesture. If someone that I knew on here had good news or shitty news, I don't mind sharing with them. I rarely post on the thread of a stranger in that situation though, 'cos a) It's just not me and b) fact it they aint gonna read my post or care about it anyway cos they dont know me from Adam! Can't agree with everyone in real life... its no different here! | |
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You sound like a dick. Was that sincere enough? a psychotic is someone who just figured out what's going on | |
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Stax said: You sound like a dick. Was that sincere enough?
jeez man One of the best days of my life... http://prince.org/msg/100/291111
love is a gift
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nakedpianoplayer said: Stax said: You sound like a dick. Was that sincere enough?
jeez man What, I didn't say he/she was a dick, just sounds like one.  a psychotic is someone who just figured out what's going on | |
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Stax said: nakedpianoplayer said:
jeez man What, I didn't say he/she was a dick, just sounds like one. i'd respond, but, im still laughing
animal knows i think hes alright... it was just the funniest thing to read
thanks guys i needed to laugh today One of the best days of my life... http://prince.org/msg/100/291111
love is a gift
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nakedpianoplayer said: Stax said: What, I didn't say he/she was a dick, just sounds like one. i'd respond, but, im still laughing
animal knows i think hes alright... it was just the funniest thing to read
thanks guys i needed to laugh today Well, SWEETIE, if he's alright with you, then I must be off base here. BTW - congratulations on your last accomplishement and good luck with your next endeavor. I'll be praying for you!  [Edited 3/3/05 8:56am] a psychotic is someone who just figured out what's going on | |
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I don't say nice things I don't mean. No point. I don't say mean things I don't mean either. Equal opportunities rule | |
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Teacher said: I don't say nice things I don't mean. No point. I don't say mean things I don't mean either. Equal opportunities rule
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Teacher said: I don't say nice things I don't mean. No point. I don't say mean things I don't mean either. Equal opportunities rule
 Why couldn't I have put it so succinctly | |
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RocknRollisalive said: Teacher said: I don't say nice things I don't mean. No point. I don't say mean things I don't mean either. Equal opportunities rule
Why couldn't I have put it so succinctly because you are twatty comment simon, not sincere comment maker | |
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