[quote=Doivid]
I'm just hangan out here tonight and you get the benefit of my company. :) But no, my point was more the level of investment, not the literal act of responding.I think you're seeing negativity everywhere, but you need to take constructive criticism w/o getting all in a tizzy. And anyone reading this would see you being tl;dr and all teh personal attacks. You need to remember that not every exchange you have needs to be about one-upping or posturing. you feel me son?also plz, halo, you know you you're not one to call people condescending right? You do know this? Just checking.I never said I was handling this all super maturely or anything, just that I was being honest with you and have no agenda in my posts.
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Yes, I see being told I want to control the people in my life as negative. Yes, I accept constructive criticism, but I don't do it blindly. If someone told me I care too much, I'd accept that; it's true. If they said I can be arrogant, I'd also reluctantly accept that. But if someone refuses to listen/read any of what I've said, then makes assumptions and criticises that are against the core of my ideals, then yes, I want to clarify myself and discredit that accusation. That's not unreasonable, and it's not taking as too personal - I don't want people here to think of me that way, because that's not who I am. That's not posturing, either. I know you won't view it that way, and that's fine - maybe I'll get another "ugh too much words, stop butthurting errywhar". At least I'll have clarified where I stand and how I feel.