One Man’s Controversy is Another’s Chocolate Canoli
December 19, 2010 in Opinions, This and That, Uncategorized
I’ve been told by some that I should not be controversial, and by others to keep up the commentary. I like the latter group’s advice.
During the past years I’ve stated strong opinions on many things, because I can. The internet, especially Facebook, has given me a venue for doing just this. As mentioned, some see my opinions as controversial while others see them as worthy of at least some consideration, and there are some who totally agree with me. Those who see me as “stirring” the pot see it that way because, generally, they don’t agree with me.
My closing here is really a prelude to my future comments; however, from now on these comments (dissertations at times) will be generated from my own web page, my own blog, where I definitely have the right to say what I wish. And, of course, anyone who wishes to reply can.
Linda
Carolyn Simmons Anderson said on December 19, 2010
I, personally, love it when you stir the pot, because I like to see what bubbles up during the boil. You will feel more freedom here, no doubt. You’re more likely to get well-considered responses here, because someone has to follow a link to read the rest of your comment/dissertation. Like me. Who considers what she says and thinks.
One thing to remember: When training or educating beings of lower intellect, it is counter-productive to lose one’s temper, because it interferes with the learning process. I learned that from the Dog Whisperer. Another thing to remember: Responding to childish tantrums with anger only feeds their childishness, and they never mature in their emotional or mental development.
On the other hand, when you just want to slap the hell out of your readers, remember that they are neither dogs nor children, and should not act like one. And since this is your blog, you make the rules, and you can slap ‘em around just as much as you want!