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Aimee
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Well, I used to think of bl a th e r as a place to go to release emotional tension, attempt to be witty, and otherwise just have fun. I was what you could call, a blatheraddict. Full-fledged card carrying addict. But in recent months, I've found myself less apt to come here for that release and sense of security. Blather is starting to feel like a high school popularity contest.
I've said plenty of things in attempts to shut people up, which I regret, because that's not my place, but honestly, blather is a place for free speech. However, when someone uses that right to hurt another and infringe upon their right, it's going way to far. Purposefully attacking someone in hopes of hurting them is not only ridiculous, but it's childish. I'm not saying that people should stop writing what they feel, but if you're specifically intending to hurt someone, they should stop and think about the emotional and psychological repercussions of their words. Yes I know one shouldn't care about what is said about them, but that's not how it works.
Honestly, I only know one person who is rarely hurt by what people say about him. Most people care about what is said about them, and I can't understand why we can't just co-exist in harmony. Sharing our hopes, dreams, sorrows and flaws together.
Say what you want, but just consider what you're saying before you let it fly about. I'm not calling for being politically correct crap... personally I find that stuff to be annoying. I'm asking everyone to use a little common courtesy for others before they let loose.
I admit I am guilty of this. I know I've said a lot of things that have hurt people, and most of you don't care to think about how much I regret them. However, I think it's time for us to co-exist peacefully and allow people to write their poetry, rant their hearts out at the world, form friendships and so forth, without jabbing at each other. I could be wrong, and I don't expect anyone to really agree with me, but why can't we just try it?
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