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Okay!
I think I got around to everyone.
I will now be attempting to upload some interesting photos (very shortly). Unfortunately, however, I am barely "computer functional" ... and that's when I'm sober.
posted by
Mademoiselle
on March 23, 2006 at 10:21 PM
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Very true, scriber ...
it's like that great scene in "Goodfellas":
Tommy DeVito: You mean, let me understand this, cause ya know maybe it's me. I'm a little fucked up maybe, but I'm funny how? I mean funny like I'm a clown? I amuse you? I make you laugh, I'm here to fuckin' amuse you? What do you mean funny, funny how? How am I funny?
Henry Hill: Just... you know, how you tell the story ... what?
Tommy DeVito: No, no, I don't know ... you said it. How do I know? You said I'm funny. How the fuck am I funny? What the fuck is so funny about me? Tell me, tell me what's funny!
posted by
Mademoiselle
on March 23, 2006 at 10:19 PM
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ha. I would not try to guess; too many likely choices. I know how
sensitive bloggers are. A simple "good morning" can get u killed in print. "Huh, what u talking 'bout. You think I don't know it's a good morning."
posted by
scriber
on March 23, 2006 at 10:10 PM
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Thank you, TAPS- ...
I'm glad to hear that.
I honestly never say anything with that specific intention.
posted by
Mademoiselle
on March 23, 2006 at 10:05 PM
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I'm a little confused by your comment, OFFBEATS ...
Though please forgive me, I just got home and I'm a little "backlogged" (unrelated email-wise).
posted by
Mademoiselle
on March 23, 2006 at 10:03 PM
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Perhaps so, Billy ...
However, I'm not really much of a "dog person" ... or a "truck person" for that matter.
As to your other point, I have found the one thing that irritates ignorant people the most is having their feelings casually dismissed or (even worse) ignored completely.
Thus, that's what I tend to do when such issues arise.
posted by
Mademoiselle
on March 23, 2006 at 10:00 PM
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Okay you can call me anything you want...except really nice...(will that work?
posted by
Offy
on March 23, 2006 at 9:54 PM
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Okay, PassionFlower ...
thanks for sharing.
posted by
Mademoiselle
on March 23, 2006 at 9:53 PM
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I figured as much, scriber ...
either
that, or
you were trying to guess the "mystery blogger".
posted by
Mademoiselle
on March 23, 2006 at 9:51 PM
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Thank you so much, Black Pearl ...
I remember one time, a professor told me a piece I wrote was "very well written", so I replied, "
Naturally, seeing as I'm a
well writer."
posted by
Mademoiselle
on March 23, 2006 at 9:50 PM
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my comment for some reason had the blogger's name in it. who
know the mysteries of computers? But u should have been able to figure out the comment as it applied to u.
posted by
scriber
on March 23, 2006 at 9:49 PM
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I appreciate the words of encouragement, David.
Is that line from "The Mary Tyler Moore Show", btw?
posted by
Mademoiselle
on March 23, 2006 at 9:43 PM
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I think (overall) I have a pretty good winning percentage, Ben.
posted by
Mademoiselle
on March 23, 2006 at 9:42 PM
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Thank you, Layla ...
and that's good to know, seeing as I likely
never will (sincerely) apologize to anyone.
posted by
Mademoiselle
on March 23, 2006 at 9:41 PM
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Sorry, Sassyass. I don't believe in calling people out ...
nor do I believe in giving them "free advertising".
posted by
Mademoiselle
on March 23, 2006 at 9:39 PM
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M.P.O.
You are no different than quite a few young people that I know. Age will help a little. By the way, you have not hurt my feelings and I find you interesting.
posted by
TAPS.
on March 23, 2006 at 7:46 PM
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M.P.O. - they think your comments are crass but they're snot - People
should be jealous of your talent and not your pretty smile. Or maybe they should be most jealous of your detatchment from the opinion of others. I will say cycnicism and cleverness wears thin at an older age when...you may have liitle more than a truck and a dog to show for your life.
posted by
FreeManWalking
on March 23, 2006 at 7:29 PM
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M.P.O., I have no idea who you are talking about, but I am sure that
you have hurt many peoples' feelings here on "Blogit!". You speak thoughtlessly at times and callously on a normal basis. For me at least, this habit has over shadowed the talent of your writing.
angel
posted by
anglofinspirtion
on March 23, 2006 at 7:09 PM
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I personally think you're immature and callous,
But nobody's perfect--we all have flaws, so I rarely throw stones at people. I'm sure you'll grow into a mature, caring person someday...or not.
posted by
Passionflower
on March 23, 2006 at 6:42 PM
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M.P.O,
You do write well. And I've really liked your posts because the really make me think, and good for a smile. Keep up the good work. :)
posted by
BlackPearl1
on March 23, 2006 at 4:22 PM
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You go girl!
I love a gal whose got spink!
posted by
David1Spirit
on March 23, 2006 at 2:33 PM
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Confidence wins the battle. Sometimes.
(B)
posted by
A-and-B
on March 23, 2006 at 1:56 PM
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MPO. This is EXACTLY why I love you!
You wear snottiness very well.
You owe NO ONE an apology...!
Keep up the EXCELLENT blogs!!!
~LB~ xoxo
posted by
Anony_Miss
on March 23, 2006 at 1:28 PM
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While I agree with you right to vent
I still say that you should tell us who it is so that we can have an old fashioned witch hunt!
posted by
Sherri_G
on March 23, 2006 at 12:48 PM
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Oh, how nice ... the "inside comment" that no one here (except you or I ) could possibly understand ...
And no, she probably would not.
posted by
Mademoiselle
on March 23, 2006 at 11:54 AM
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Excuse me, but did you mention that you were MATURE?
Does your brother's girlfriend share this view?
posted by
Gubby
on March 23, 2006 at 11:30 AM
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That's what I say, FoF!
That "food fight" emoticon is awfully "elaborate"; it's like a short film or something.
posted by
Mademoiselle
on March 23, 2006 at 10:32 AM
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What's not to like?
Now if I wanted to piss you off I'd leave you lots of these:
posted by
FactorFiction
on March 23, 2006 at 10:21 AM
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Excellent policy, gypsyredhead.
I've used somewhat similar responses in the past, though not quite as
politely worded.
posted by
Mademoiselle
on March 23, 2006 at 10:20 AM
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Thank you so much, Strat.
That's very sweet of you to say.
posted by
Mademoiselle
on March 23, 2006 at 10:18 AM
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LOL... I guess that's one way to put someone in their place!
I had someone email me to apologize for saying something nasty about me. I told this person that in order for their comments to hurt me I'd have had to give a damn what they thought. Since I didn't care, no apology was necessary.
posted by
RedHeadedGypsy
on March 23, 2006 at 10:13 AM
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You know you got game on whoever it is.
Don't sweat it. Just continue to be a class act.
Besides that, you write so damn good!
Take care!
posted by
strat
on March 23, 2006 at 10:08 AM
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Um, scriber ...
who's
qutiepie58?
posted by
Mademoiselle
on March 23, 2006 at 9:05 AM
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But I'm just so loveable, Ann.
It's hard to imagine anyone disliking me.
posted by
Mademoiselle
on March 23, 2006 at 9:05 AM
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Amen to that, Kingmi.
posted by
Mademoiselle
on March 23, 2006 at 9:03 AM
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qutiepie58--meeoow. cat fight. u really know how to infight.
posted by
scriber
on March 23, 2006 at 5:52 AM
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Her or him? One can't expect to be understood and loved by everyone all the time.
Congrats, you're right on the chameleon who has smile lines. :-) I've clicked here 3 times. Thanks.
(A)
posted by
A-and-B
on March 23, 2006 at 2:00 AM
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MPO, some people never learn to separate the objective, as Jackflash wrote.
He is exactly right. What we are doing here, all of us, is important for our own personal as well as professional development. What we learn usually will make us mad at first. But if we can catch it, we can continue without pissing everybody off. Staying objective! He's definitely correct about that. Vital.
posted by
kingmi
on March 23, 2006 at 1:20 AM
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Thank you, Kingmi, I really appreciate you saying that.
Although, my maturity is a very recently acquired attribute ... trust me.
I credit Blogit (to some extent) for my improvement, because in "real life" I pretty much interact exclusively with people just like me. So even the potential for conflict is rather limited.
posted by
Mademoiselle
on March 23, 2006 at 1:12 AM
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Actually, Jack ...
I might have just been using "her" in the generic sense.
Of course, either way, you know it's not you.
posted by
Mademoiselle
on March 23, 2006 at 1:06 AM
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MP,
I'm curious about of whom you speak. Tell me sometime, if you feel like it. I would like to figure out more. If you would rather not, I can understand that.
posted by
Jack_Flash
on March 23, 2006 at 1:05 AM
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MPO, I agree that you have many good points, namely you are a strong writer
And I admire your ability to hold your fire. Very good maturity there.
posted by
kingmi
on March 23, 2006 at 12:55 AM
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mpo,
At least it's a
her. That let's me off the hook. Unless you think I'm
her. As far as the psychology of it all, it's too easy to see, so I won't go into it. Some comments here touched on it, some missed by a mile. The biggest fun of Blogit is watching minds at work. Separating subjective from objective is where people fall on their faces, no matter where they are.
posted by
Jack_Flash
on March 23, 2006 at 12:55 AM
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you're so funny, M.P.O.
you're forever knocking yourself when in fact you have lots of good points. but maybe it's a subconscious way to get the rest of us to openly admire your talents and heaven forbid you get a swelled head, so i'll just let it go at that!
posted by
fourcats
on March 23, 2006 at 12:29 AM
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Also, I should mention ...
that the only reason I posted this is that I have no interest in getting into some sort of prolonged "email battle".
This person can simply "speak" to me here ... or just let it die. (Cause, I certainly won't be bringing it up again.)
posted by
Mademoiselle
on March 23, 2006 at 12:12 AM
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Maybe so, fourcats ...
it's really weird, though.
Plus, in all seriousness, I don't see myself as exemplifying anything. Other than perhaps youth.
posted by
Mademoiselle
on March 23, 2006 at 12:08 AM
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quite true that you're probably everything
she isn't. but my experience has shown me that it's more likely she hates herself for the lack, not you for the having. it's just human nature to direct the anger toward the one that exemplifies what we wish for.
posted by
fourcats
on March 22, 2006 at 11:34 PM
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It's funny ...
I was actually banned three times (from the same writer's forum) for just completely eviscerating people.
Of course, I've matured a lot since then (last December).
posted by
Mademoiselle
on March 22, 2006 at 9:40 PM
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What? you mean she dosen't know Rule # 1 that we established earlyer today?
tisk tisk tisk
Still, I'd love to hear your rant someday. Even if I didn't know the blogger. LOL...it would be so fascinating to watch you just go nuclear on some poor soul out there.
posted by
Captain_Gulliver
on March 22, 2006 at 9:30 PM
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