Can You Handle Being Called Crazy? Can You Handle Being Called Stupid? Can You Handle Being Called Crazy Stupid?! 🤣
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Hey Everyone!
I've mentioned that I'm in a small "Keep-In-Touch" chat of people I've met in person from CC...
This morning we had a brief mention of what it's like to be "twitterpated" (a reference to Disney's movie "Bambi" -- Google defines it as being "infatuated or obsessed" -- and one member commented that "twitterpation" sometimes makes people "crazy stupid."
I thought about this for a minute.
I mean, sure. I more than fit the bill. But was I ready to actually ADMIT that?!
Rather, I told the group, "Look. I can handle being called 'crazy.' I can handle being called 'stupid.' But I'm not sure I can handle being called BOTH 'crazy' AND 'stupid' at the same time!!"
Disclaimer: There are, and will be, many times when I am INDEED both crazy and stupid at the same time. It's just that, I'm not sure (especially for legal reasons!) I should admit to being too many things all at once.
What about you?
Just for fun, I'm going to post a poll that allows multiple answers that can be seen by the audience. Go on over and take a gander at the poll, the come back and tell us why you chose those answers!
Then be sure to tell us:
* What are some "crazy", "stupid", and "crazy stupid" things YOU have done as a result of being "twitterpated" over someone?!
Been there and done that...
I've done crazy and stupid lots of times...
No, I'm not sharing details. There are some humiliations I haven't lived down to this day!
I'm not sure if I'm wiser for all that, but I am older and cynical of many things.
Lol!
I've been asked this a lot over the years, but no, I am not, have not ever been, and (if I can help it,) will not ever be a moderator. I do, however, have people who sometimes come to me for help with problems they're having on the forum, and I encourage them to go to an actual moderator. (If it doesn't involve me directly, I tell them they have to go to a mod and tell their own story. If I don't have direct experience with the situation and have no proof, then I would just be gossiping.)
I can freely admit that I tend to "police" my OWN threads, but I can't imagine the stress of having to try to referee anyone else's.
I always like to tell the story of a guy years ago who accused me of something, so I just posted and asked everyone who was reading along to report my posts that contained what he was accusing me of. Regular posters said they didn't see anything, and I guess I wasn't reported as causing TOO much trouble because I'm still here.
This guy made a big deal about how he was putting me on his Ignore List -- and then guess who was the first poster in the next of threads I wrote, every single time. It was such a hoot! But I wasn't the only one he was making false accusations against, and it didn't take long before he was banned.
For my own threads, I've found the best way to deal with trolls is to keep on writing. I've always said that the forum is like a maze, and writing threads creates new wings in the maze. If you keep writing, trouble makers usually can't keep up and fall away.
Eventually, some people show themselves and get banned, while those who stay understandably get bored with anything I have to say and move on.
I know it's no guarantee, but so far, this method has had a 100% success rate.
Thank you Seoul
No, just long-time members just as I am. Two of my favorite peeps for sure. I hold them both in high regard.I keep wondering if Seoul and lynx are the admins but I won't say that loud
What the author did for you is amazing. It's like an act of God. I have read several of his novels too.I have to admit, one of the highest motivations I have for writing threads is seeing what happens when some people answer after just reading the title.
I learned early on that people will often read only one sentence -- and that's perfectly fine. I KNOW I write a lot and that people have a lot more to do than read my novel-length posts!
But for those who can, and just might want to... I do work very hard at trying to pack some fun into the mix as a "thanks" for bearing with me!
At first, I was discouraged, but now, I actually look forward to seeing some of the more... hastily-made replies. Especially the ones where they don't understand what's going on but blast their way into the thread... Instead of asking, they're kicking down doors, throwing assumptions like Frisbees, and making sure everyone can see their Biblical Bazooka's Blazing...
It's one of the most entertaining results of writing threads with titles that often have a much different meaning within the context of the original post, and it's fun to be able to write that way on purpose. (Keeps me from getting bored.)
Everyone is always welcome to answer, but I know these threads aren't for everyone. They're really for the people who are willing to take the time to learn about other people.
@tourist, thank you so much for your kind words!!! I am very thankful that there are people out there who understand the purpose behind my threads -- to help people get to know each other -- and I often strive to entertain along the way!
I KNOW we all don't have time to read every post and thread -- me included. I try to only write threads when I will have some time to keep up with them, but we all know that life never slows down. I'm thankful for the few, the proud, and the long readers who enjoy these types of threads!
However... I just received my latest incentive to keep writing -- and to keep writing as much as I have to say!
I recently wrote a 10-page fan letter to my favorite author, Dean Koontz (who has written over 140 books, has sold over half a billion of them, and receives over 20,000 fan letters a year.) I saw in an interview that he can't write back to everyone (but he used to try!) and he reads every piece of fan mail he gets. I prayed hard over my words as I constructed my letter (it took over a month,) but felt confident that he would at least personally read it.
Amazingly, he responded not only with a letter addressing some specific things in my own, but he also sent me 3 autographed books, each personally inscribed to me. (My current avatar is of the sign-off to the letter he wrote to me.)
If THIS is the result of "writing too much," you can be sure I'll NEVER stop writing.
However... I just received my latest incentive to keep writing -- and to keep writing as much as I have to say!
I recently wrote a 10-page fan letter to my favorite author, Dean Koontz (who has written over 140 books, has sold over half a billion of them, and receives over 20,000 fan letters a year.) I saw in an interview that he can't write back to everyone (but he used to try!) and he reads every piece of fan mail he gets. I prayed hard over my words as I constructed my letter (it took over a month,) but felt confident that he would at least personally read it.
Amazingly, he responded not only with a letter addressing some specific things in my own, but he also sent me 3 autographed books, each personally inscribed to me. (My current avatar is of the sign-off to the letter he wrote to me.)
If THIS is the result of "writing too much," you can be sure I'll NEVER stop writing.
Wow! That's so exciting! I'm so happy you received a letter back from him.
Anyone can call me anything they want to , I don't mind , I have grown a very hard shell in my 58 years . I don't do any social media at all apart from this site so I'm not conversant with any of the lingo I'm afraid . No , actually I'm not afraid , I don't mind being dumbHey Everyone!
I've mentioned that I'm in a small "Keep-In-Touch" chat of people I've met in person from CC...
This morning we had a brief mention of what it's like to be "twitterpated" (a reference to Disney's movie "Bambi" -- Google defines it as being "infatuated or obsessed" -- and one member commented that "twitterpation" sometimes makes people "crazy stupid."
I thought about this for a minute.
I mean, sure. I more than fit the bill. But was I ready to actually ADMIT that?!
Rather, I told the group, "Look. I can handle being called 'crazy.' I can handle being called 'stupid.' But I'm not sure I can handle being called BOTH 'crazy' AND 'stupid' at the same time!!"
Disclaimer: There are, and will be, many times when I am INDEED both crazy and stupid at the same time. It's just that, I'm not sure (especially for legal reasons!) I should admit to being too many things all at once.
What about you?
Just for fun, I'm going to post a poll that allows multiple answers that can be seen by the audience. Go on over and take a gander at the poll, the come back and tell us why you chose those answers!
Then be sure to tell us:
* What are some "crazy", "stupid", and "crazy stupid" things YOU have done as a result of being "twitterpated" over someone?!
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I've read a few of his books and enjoyed them except for one ! I notice that he often puts foreign phrases in his novels and I read one ( many years ago before I had internet access ) and he ended it with someone saying something in Hebrew . It was the last line of the book . I was furious ! It annoyed me so much I haven't read any more of his since . Now I have the internet I could just look these things up bit at the time I didn't so I was livid !I have to admit, one of the highest motivations I have for writing threads is seeing what happens when some people answer after just reading the title.
I learned early on that people will often read only one sentence -- and that's perfectly fine. I KNOW I write a lot and that people have a lot more to do than read my novel-length posts!
But for those who can, and just might want to... I do work very hard at trying to pack some fun into the mix as a "thanks" for bearing with me!
At first, I was discouraged, but now, I actually look forward to seeing some of the more... hastily-made replies. Especially the ones where they don't understand what's going on but blast their way into the thread... Instead of asking, they're kicking down doors, throwing assumptions like Frisbees, and making sure everyone can see their Biblical Bazooka's Blazing...
It's one of the most entertaining results of writing threads with titles that often have a much different meaning within the context of the original post
Everyone is always welcome to answer, but I know these threads aren't for everyone. They're really for the people who are willing to take the time to learn about other people.
@tourist, thank you so much for your kind words!!! I am very thankful that there are people out there who understand the purpose behind my threads -- to help people get to know each other -- and I often strive to entertain along the way!
I KNOW we all don't have time to read every post and thread -- me included. I try to only write threads when I will have some time to keep up with them, but we all know that life never slows down. I'm thankful for the few, the proud, and the long readers who enjoy these types of threads!
However... I just received my latest incentive to keep writing -- and to keep writing as much as I have to say!
I recently wrote a 10-page fan letter to my favorite author, Dean Koontz (who has written over 140 books, has sold over half a billion of them, and receives over 20,000 fan letters a year.) I saw in an interview that he can't write back to everyone (but he used to try!) and he reads every piece of fan mail he gets. I prayed hard over my words as I constructed my letter (it took over a month,) but felt confident that he would at least personally read it.
Amazingly, he responded not only with a letter addressing some specific things in my own, but he also sent me 3 autographed books, each personally inscribed to me. (My current avatar is of the sign-off to the letter he wrote to me.)
If THIS is the result of "writing too much," you can be sure I'll NEVER stop writing.
Being called any kind of names doesn't really matter unless I know the person and value his opinion. Some random kid at w*rk or faceless person online can call me anything with no net effect. Why would I care what they think? But someone I respect calls me something, that would matter to me.
Those who know me well know I'm a bit crazy. Most artists are. I'm comfortable with it 
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I hate being called stupid though. Only dumb people call me stupid.
Unless I'm angry. Or in love. Or out of coffee. Then I'm kinda stupid.
I better stock up on coffee
. I hate being called stupid though. Only dumb people call me stupid.
Unless I'm angry. Or in love. Or out of coffee. Then I'm kinda stupid.
I better stock up on coffee
Those who know me well know I'm a bit crazy. Most artists are. I'm comfortable with it
I hate being called stupid though. Only dumb people call me stupid.
Unless I'm angry. Or in love. Or out of coffee. Then I'm kinda stupid.
I better stock up on coffee
We need a crazy gal sanctuary. I’m serious. Not that I am a serious person in general, but about this I am. A crazy gal convention where we can gather and act out all our crazy without no one minding our crazy business lol.
I read this while at work yesterday and turned to my coworker who was there with me and asked, Is cynicism built into wisdom?Been there and done that...
I've done crazy and stupid lots of times...
No, I'm not sharing details. There are some humiliations I haven't lived down to this day!
I'm not sure if I'm wiser for all that, but I am older and cynical of many things.
Now I am not speaking of Godly wisdom, but worldly wisdom based on experience.
As in, not being a pessimist, but a realist...
I dunno... Solomon was the wisest person ever and he said everything in life is pure worthless.
I don't do any social media either besides this site.Anyone can call me anything they want to , I don't mind , I have grown a very hard shell in my 58 years . I don't do any social media at all apart from this site so I'm not conversant with any of the lingo I'm afraid . No , actually I'm not afraid , I don't mind being dumb
I take the writing of Eclesiastés with a grain of salt. Guy seemed severely depressed and that is reflected in his musings. A lot of his advice you would not want to follow.
Ecclesiastes 1 v 17-18 I set my mind to know wisdom and madness and folly; I learned that this, too, is a pursuit of the wind. For with much wisdom comes much sorrow, and as knowledge grows, grief increases.
I think Ecclesiastes documents Solomon's repentance for his very dubious lifestyle , to b polite about it . He does seem to want to blame women for his problems
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A man with 700 wives is a hard act to follow. And that's not even counting his concubines!!!.
Neither do I unless you count listening to videos and occasionally reading comments on youtube.