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Big Ol’ Thread:
I do not participate in Twitter block-parties, targeted exclusion, or falling into the trap of trying to fix or salvage anyone’s reputation or character on here. You’re all responsible for how you conduct yourselves, and for the repercussions that follow.
I do not participate in Twitter block-parties, targeted exclusion, or falling into the trap of trying to fix or salvage anyone’s reputation or character on here. You’re all responsible for how you conduct yourselves, and for the repercussions that follow.
I’m nice to everyone because that’s what is easy and natural for me. My kindness and openness are neither naive nor misguided; I’m an open book because my life experience forced that upon me and I was forced to adapt. Now I’m open because being so encourages the same in others.
I’ve had information I shared used against me in the worst ways imaginable, so now I’m not afraid of being open. I know what people are capable of. Once we say something, we don’t get the luxury of controlling how others choose to perceive it.
I’m nice until you give me a reason not to be. If you choose to be mean, take solace in the fact that I won’t waste the time to call you out or make you understand my perspective—I will just move on. That’s what is supposed to happen, I think. Let people be who they want to be.
Even if I don’t particularly “like” you, I’ll still retweet you if I think your tweet is funny or bizarre. Clever is clever, and I think it’s totally okay to appreciate people in limited contexts and, for me, to deny that is just petty.
In the past I’ve definitely made the mistake of jabbing back at the people who tried to be mean to friends or to me and, once constructed, that is an ugly bandwagon that quickly gets out of control. Fuck that. Twitter is where we all get to have our own soapboxes and microphones.
I’m here to read and say funny, real, gross and weird stuff. I’m here to be open and honest because I believe those attitudes are contagious. I’m here to laugh and be friendly toward the people that never fail to make me laugh, think and smile, and there are so many of you!
I dislike seeing all this reporting and blocking and residual hate and drama over nonsense. Let people say what they wanna say. If you dislike their thoughts then don’t follow them, but also, don’t publicly shame them or start a hate train. Move on to people you like instead.
Watching mental/emotional instability play out on here is sad. When things go wrong, Twitter can be very upsetting for those who make it a prominent part of their lives. Don’t contribute to the distress of others. Your time and energy are suited for higher causes, I promise.
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