Posted by Bobby on July 20, 2008, at 0:22:47
In reply to Is Babble Dying?, posted by llurpsienoodle on July 17, 2008, at 7:34:58
I can't speak for anyone else--but there a few things that have precipitated my absence. I guess that first--I should start with a positive. I am trying to break out of the box and live more-away from the screen---just because I'm able at the moment. Feel like I've lost so much time over the last 10 years. Maybe it's trying too hard to make up all at once----but I don't think that qualifies as a reason not to strive for it.
Another major factor is that it's really frustrating to invest yourself in developing relationships(I'd like to call them friendships) only to have a poster just up and change their posting names and then-under their new name/names-want to be all "buddy buddy" --as if nothing happened. they know all about you--but now you have no idea who they are --or used to be. That's one reason I have a tendancy to shy away from some "Newcomers." I suppose there's some fancy scientific name or diagnosis that explains it perfectly--but that doesn't change the bottom line.
Then--there is the polarizing of the community--you're on my side or theirs. Perhaps it's a new trend of sorts---seems the same in USA politics---the Country appears to be splitting apart over various issues in black or white. The gray areas have melted faster than any Glacier under global warming. Man! It's either the Moral Majority or the ACLU.
I'll not pollute this forum with too much venom--I'll try to get off of my Pulpit--but I must end with one last thing that I don't have the capacity to relate to like maybe I should---however--a lot of people here are so hypersensitive! "oh my God! you said the word "the" or "it"--"How dare you!" --"Can't you see that triggers me or upsets my little world!? Henceforth---they will go on a crusade to strike out any essence of free speach. "I'm telling mommy!" I'm sure that there are valid points somewhere in the maze that is babble----but I'm probably too callous to recognize them at this point--and to some of you ----I'm sorry--I don't hate anyone--but crap! If you know something will bother you --just say no! Don't read the dang post! It doesn't take a rocket scientist to figure that one out. Babble appears to have become just another newsstation with orders from upstairs to "only report the good news." I remember when Babble was more open, spontaneous, friendly, accepting and a poster had much more freedom to speak their mind---as long as they were civil---and I mean as in nonviolent. Just check the Archives-of say--Sar. Now civil has become a synonym for "politically correct." We have been torn asunder by special interest groups.
BUT--where there is life--there is hope---and maybe a good discussion--with open dialog--can heal enough wounds to breath some life back into the community. As mentioned beforehand---that's just me and I swear no allegiance to any one party. Thank's to Lurpsie for starting this thread--I think communication is good. thanks to anyone who's finished this hogwash and Best wishes to all. the end
poster:Bobby
thread:840132
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