Clarrissa Grey
I am so tired of this crap it might be a cure for insomnia
Once upon a time in a land not so far away, mothers and fathers, and their mothers and fathers, taught children the standards of polite society. Perhaps that is where I should start. If this hurts your feelings a bit, then your mother and father failed, because you just don't get it. I am not sure exactly whether or not their parents failed them, but yours did you. And if you breed, you will fail your offspring, because you now have no example worth following to model as proper behavior for them.
Now I am not trying to alienate everyone. I know there are still a lot of decent people out there. Thank you for having manners. Thank you for asking for permission. Thank you for saying please and thank you. Thank you for expressing yourself in civilized tones. Thank you for giving credit where credit is due. Genuine human decency and decorum are becoming increasingly rare in recent years. You are truly special.
In between the best and the worst, are the majority. Sadly, they are just barely going through the motions. Even when they seem their best, it is merely hollow words, meant to fulfill a social obligation. They are putting up a front and if you call them out on it you will hear quickly just how much better they are than you. They are so stuck on themselves. They have no humility and no excuses. They make their choices, either passively or deliberately. They let themselves become the centers of their own individual and constantly shrinking universes. They are sovereign over everything within the span of their fingertips. And no one cares.
So here is the deal. I try and I hope that a lot of you do too. It is not always easy, but we try. Some of us. Others cannot even acknowledge a pleasant greeting or compliment. Let's bring it closer to home. I truly appreciate it when you take the time to make a meaningful comment on one of my posts. You are the best! I still appreciate those who post a group award comment. You took a moment to react positively. I appreciate all your faves as well. I really do. They can be addictive. Who doesn't love to have positive feedback on their artistic expression? And while we are at it, what about group covers and other sorts of recognition? I really appreciate that someone thought that one of my pictures was somehow representative of what their group is about. I always take the time to acknowledge a group cover, but some people don't. Not at all. Oh, they see it there alright and I understand not wanting to clutter up their stream with covers, but the least a person could do is to post a simple thank you on the group discussion and maybe a thank you comment in the comments section of their own original post.
Do you hear the *Crickets*? Not even a private two-word message? "Thank you"? Sure Flickr can be flaky but you people are a box of a dozen puff pastries by comparison. Don't blame your choices on circumstances. They are your choices. You made them. Accept the consequences. I am tired of your nonsense. Want to un-follow me. That's fine.
And for those of you truly outstanding human beings who I have had the pleasure of getting to know here. Thank you. I can feel that you are genuine. I trust my feelings. They rarely fail me. You, my friends, are the ones who keep me here and help me maintain my sanity.
I am so tired of this crap it might be a cure for insomnia
Once upon a time in a land not so far away, mothers and fathers, and their mothers and fathers, taught children the standards of polite society. Perhaps that is where I should start. If this hurts your feelings a bit, then your mother and father failed, because you just don't get it. I am not sure exactly whether or not their parents failed them, but yours did you. And if you breed, you will fail your offspring, because you now have no example worth following to model as proper behavior for them.
Now I am not trying to alienate everyone. I know there are still a lot of decent people out there. Thank you for having manners. Thank you for asking for permission. Thank you for saying please and thank you. Thank you for expressing yourself in civilized tones. Thank you for giving credit where credit is due. Genuine human decency and decorum are becoming increasingly rare in recent years. You are truly special.
In between the best and the worst, are the majority. Sadly, they are just barely going through the motions. Even when they seem their best, it is merely hollow words, meant to fulfill a social obligation. They are putting up a front and if you call them out on it you will hear quickly just how much better they are than you. They are so stuck on themselves. They have no humility and no excuses. They make their choices, either passively or deliberately. They let themselves become the centers of their own individual and constantly shrinking universes. They are sovereign over everything within the span of their fingertips. And no one cares.
So here is the deal. I try and I hope that a lot of you do too. It is not always easy, but we try. Some of us. Others cannot even acknowledge a pleasant greeting or compliment. Let's bring it closer to home. I truly appreciate it when you take the time to make a meaningful comment on one of my posts. You are the best! I still appreciate those who post a group award comment. You took a moment to react positively. I appreciate all your faves as well. I really do. They can be addictive. Who doesn't love to have positive feedback on their artistic expression? And while we are at it, what about group covers and other sorts of recognition? I really appreciate that someone thought that one of my pictures was somehow representative of what their group is about. I always take the time to acknowledge a group cover, but some people don't. Not at all. Oh, they see it there alright and I understand not wanting to clutter up their stream with covers, but the least a person could do is to post a simple thank you on the group discussion and maybe a thank you comment in the comments section of their own original post.
Do you hear the *Crickets*? Not even a private two-word message? "Thank you"? Sure Flickr can be flaky but you people are a box of a dozen puff pastries by comparison. Don't blame your choices on circumstances. They are your choices. You made them. Accept the consequences. I am tired of your nonsense. Want to un-follow me. That's fine.
And for those of you truly outstanding human beings who I have had the pleasure of getting to know here. Thank you. I can feel that you are genuine. I trust my feelings. They rarely fail me. You, my friends, are the ones who keep me here and help me maintain my sanity.