September 24, 2012

  • "Gotcha!"

    I have a long-held belief that [something] is not good. In fact, I think that [something] is rather bad.

    In my view, [something] only cheats OR misleads OR steals from people. Recently, I saw in the news OR I had an experience with OR heard through someone I know about who had a dealing with [something]. I'm outraged. [Something] must be stopped OR boycotted OR hated by everyone else as much as by me.

    Now, I know that there are a lot of people in Xanga who are a part of OR enjoy OR like [something], which astounds me. But, I can respect that because I really value how respectful I am of other ideas. This post is a clear demonstration of that respect I have for the opposing position and the legitimacy and reasonability I believe it has. However, this latest stunt is jut too much.

    First, it is evident that [something] has no human decision makers. There's no way that a person could reach that decision OR act in the way that [something] did OR purport an idea that so plainly contradicts my interpretation of life experiences.

    Second, this is a legitimate criticism. It is axiomatic that everything about life has good and bad qualities. At this point, I have presented a point that actually is stimulating and new to you. This section about [something] is the only one worth remembering...and it's only three sentences.

    Third, this stunt violates an important principle. [Something] has trampled this reified concept, which if I really thought through, I would realize I might not believe in as much as I do. At least, I don't believe it in proportion to the vehemence with which I argue that its violation is demonstrative of an appalling wrong. Unlike me [something] and you doesn't follow this principle. [Something] deserves scorn.

    In conclusion, I've always felt this way. My feelings are clearly justified. I often post about how terrible [something] is. I did not have to think long about what my ultimate feelings about this issue are. It astounds me that [something] continues to exist. It clearly has NO redeeming qualities. If it did, I would certainly present it alongside my harsh criticisms in order that I present a fair picture of [something]...because I'm the first to recognize that one of my long-held beliefs is also subject to criticism.

    So there, [something], gotcha! Now everyone can see you for what you are. Hah!

    P.S. I'm not look to stir up Xanga drama...if you make an offensive comment, I will delete it.

Comments (5)

  • I disagree.

  • At first I thought that perhaps you were referring to a post on the xanga front page. Because I thought it was disgusting and uncalled for. But when I finished reading your post, I was clueless. 

    Sorry, I don't know what to say.

  • @Rob_of_the_Sky - You would. : )

    @ZSA_MD - It's not a response to anything in particular. It's just  an abstraction of a familiar pattern. I guess it's really a comment on the form of substance rather than the substance itself--you know...classic meta-blog stuff. I wrote it several days ago, but I'm just now putting it up.

    Your cluelessness is well and reasonably founded.

  • Hmm, like ZSA_MD I am kinda left clueless. And I think I am dizzy from reading all that meta stuff. *sigh* Time for another drink maybe.

  • @beowulf222 - I'll drink to that! I think I like to live in the meta stuff because I'm less likely to make people upset. It's a way to talk about something without REALLY saying anything substantive.

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