Originally Posted by Phalanx (Post 526102)

Re: Thread topic.
Depends on the person, depends on the situation.
If it's a person you're close to, or in alternate cases want to be close to, I think the general feeling is that it would be good if they held you in at least fair esteem, and that if they didn't it might be a little dissapointing...
Perhaps if it's someone you look up to, or admire, or perhaps one that you feel you have something of importance to learn from, I think the situation would be more comfortable if you got the vibe that they deemed you worthy of their company/expertise.
Of course, it's not always a two way street there, as I'm sure many of you are aware...I guess the important thing down the line is to figure out whether in each case, that's indicative of simple personality incompatability, or something about yourself that you could/should change, and whether or not this person/relationship would be worth making said changes over, and furthermore if those changes would actually yeild results you consider sufficient. Sometimes there's nothing you can do, in which case, it's probably best not to take it to heart anyways, I think any kind of successful relationship, be it business or personal has to be at least someplace near equal participation/regard...if it's not...then it's not really worth all that much in the first place, and nothing you should dwell on any longer than neccessary...it'll just do your head in, when there's no answer you'll really ever arrive at, and be happy with.

Other than that, who really matters?
I wouldn't be cut up about it if somebody that I wasn't seeking friendship with, or say, didn't feel that I had anything to gain from, seemed like they didn't like me, or thought ill of me...what would be the point?
But I think it's important to mention here that just because certain behaviour, or views deliberately shoved in ones face can evoke a reaction, doesn't mean that a person is taking things personally, or to heart...a common misconception 'round these parts.

Originally Posted by Vodstok (Post 526148)

Dont lie, you loved every second of screwing with trendkill. There is certain satisfaction when the person is clearly a jackass and you get a rise out of them. As far as targeting people who are going about their business, i agree with you.

Originally Posted by urgeok (Post 526136)

so yeah, i think words are important ... they reveal your character ..
I'm constantly at a loss to see why some people want themselves to be portrayed as metally challanged bad boy fuck-ups where they arent wanted..

Originally Posted by Miss Olivia (Post 526158)

@Vod....I lived in Germany too, it sucks when you don't speak German.

I care what other people think to a certain extent, if I judge what they say to be worthy of my care. Unfortunately, I have a very nasty temper and sometimes little things that shouldn't bother me do. I've had to curb that in real life, but it's easier to get into an arguement online because there's no fear of retribution (a.k.a. getting arrested or getting your ass kicked) and so a lot of the disciplinarian buffers that exist in the "real world" don't affect judgement here.