(07-14-2010 07:30 PM)dune67 Wrote: [ -> ]I think Jo is onto something about the way people think. They get a certain idea in their head of who you are supposed to be, and then if you don't conform to that, it makes them uncomfortable.
I can't take credit for this theory... after years of trying to figure it out, Ziggy here on the board came up with that hypothesis. LOL
Amen to that!
Facebook is a joke. I had a friend jump on my case, because she said my posts about abused animals make her sad. HELLO? I'm an animal welfare activist! I'm trying to EDUCATE people and get people to take action. You KNEW this about me.
People can just be really shitty. The comments about your joblessness posts were especiallly insensitive, CFS!
Fuck 'em.
Jen M.
(07-12-2010 02:11 PM)kittiesplease Wrote: [ -> ]A few years ago, due to some childish crap like this, I eliminated the vast majority of 'friends' in my life. I have 3 very good friends in my life, more like sisters, and that's all I need. Even if you just have one true friend in your life, that's better than having multiple fake idiotic 'associates'. Cleaning house can be a great thing.
Dune, have you tried asking him that? If it would have been the same if the person had put down gay people?
Sometimes, people just need a clue, and they come to their senses.
Jen M.
Yes, I did. I didn't get a response.
(07-15-2010 10:26 PM)dune67 Wrote: [ -> ]Yes, I did. I didn't get a response.
Somehow, I am not surprised.
Jen M.