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being judgmental
Posted: September 14, 2005 7:58 pm
by Island_Lullaby
Have any of you ever read a post from someone you have never met and decided that you just don't like them?
I hate to admit this, but reading some of the posts today, I can tell that there are a few people around here that I just wouldn't like to ever meet.
I feel kind of childish even thinking like this, but I am just getting a "gut feeling" about some people today.
Maybe I am one of those that you don't care for just by reading my posts. I am not really asking for anyone to state any names, but am just wondering if I am alone on this?
Posts aside, do you ever get this "gut feeling" when you first meet/talk to someone in person? How on the mark are you?
Re: being judgmental
Posted: September 14, 2005 8:01 pm
by aeroparrot
Island_Lullaby wrote:Have any of you ever read a post from someone you have never met and decided that you just don't like them?
I hate to admit this, but reading some of the posts today, I can tell that there are a few people around here that I just wouldn't like to ever meet.
I feel kind of childish even thinking like this, but I am just getting a "gut feeling" about some people today.
Maybe I am one of those that you don't care for just by reading my posts. I am not really asking for anyone to state any names, but am just wondering if I am alone on this?
Posts aside, do you ever get this "gut feeling" when you first meet/talk to someone in person? How on the mark are you?
I'm always weary but I will give someone a chance first if I meet them.
Posted: September 14, 2005 8:02 pm
by land_shark3
I've gotten that gut feeling the other way around. Just from seeing posts, I know I'll get along quite well with them. And yes, I've made some great friends by going a little bit further than what they say on BN.
Posted: September 14, 2005 8:03 pm
by On The Edge
Posted: September 14, 2005 8:06 pm
by Island_Lullaby
land_shark3 wrote:I've gotten that gut feeling the other way around. Just from seeing posts, I know I'll get along quite well with them. And yes, I've made some great friends by going a little bit further than what they say on BN.
Oh, in no way do I mean to imply that I get a bad vibe from most people. In fact, I think I would enjoy meeting most of you on here! Maybe that is why I am troubled by this feeling...because I don't often get it.
Posted: September 14, 2005 8:26 pm
by redwinemaker
Yea but it turns out I like Troy anyway
Posted: September 14, 2005 8:29 pm
by land_shark3
redwinemaker wrote:Yea but it turns out I like Troy anyway
Well that makes one.

Posted: September 14, 2005 8:31 pm
by SweetMelissa
land_shark3 wrote:redwinemaker wrote:Yea but it turns out I like Troy anyway
Well that makes one.

J didn't you tell me you had a crush on Troy????

Posted: September 14, 2005 8:39 pm
by Wino you know
I've met several people from here, and have to say I really like each and every one of them, and meeting them was such a thrill.
But I do have to be honest-there are two or three people that I HAVEN'T met that I genuinely dislike. HOWEVER, I wouldn't go out of my way NOT to meet them, if, for no other reason, to see if my feelings for them are justified.
Re: being judgmental
Posted: September 14, 2005 8:51 pm
by RinglingRingling
Island_Lullaby wrote:Have any of you ever read a post from someone you have never met and decided that you just don't like them?
I hate to admit this, but reading some of the posts today, I can tell that there are a few people around here that I just wouldn't like to ever meet.
I feel kind of childish even thinking like this, but I am just getting a "gut feeling" about some people today.
Maybe I am one of those that you don't care for just by reading my posts. I am not really asking for anyone to state any names, but am just wondering if I am alone on this?
Posts aside, do you ever get this "gut feeling" when you first meet/talk to someone in person? How on the mark are you?
I take it I made that list.
Re: being judgmental
Posted: September 14, 2005 8:51 pm
by Gulfbreeze
RinglingRingling wrote:Island_Lullaby wrote:Have any of you ever read a post from someone you have never met and decided that you just don't like them?
I hate to admit this, but reading some of the posts today, I can tell that there are a few people around here that I just wouldn't like to ever meet.
I feel kind of childish even thinking like this, but I am just getting a "gut feeling" about some people today.
Maybe I am one of those that you don't care for just by reading my posts. I am not really asking for anyone to state any names, but am just wondering if I am alone on this?
Posts aside, do you ever get this "gut feeling" when you first meet/talk to someone in person? How on the mark are you?
I take it I made that list.
You don't smell like fish do you??

Posted: September 14, 2005 8:53 pm
by ph4ever
Wino you know wrote:I've met several people from here, and have to say I really like each and every one of them, and meeting them was such a thrill.
But I do have to be honest-there are two or three people that I HAVEN'T met that I genuinely dislike. HOWEVER, I wouldn't go out of my way NOT to meet them, if, for no other reason, to see if my feelings for them are justified.
WGS
Re: being judgmental
Posted: September 14, 2005 8:54 pm
by RinglingRingling
Gulfbreeze wrote:RinglingRingling wrote:Island_Lullaby wrote:Have any of you ever read a post from someone you have never met and decided that you just don't like them?
I hate to admit this, but reading some of the posts today, I can tell that there are a few people around here that I just wouldn't like to ever meet.
I feel kind of childish even thinking like this, but I am just getting a "gut feeling" about some people today.
Maybe I am one of those that you don't care for just by reading my posts. I am not really asking for anyone to state any names, but am just wondering if I am alone on this?
Posts aside, do you ever get this "gut feeling" when you first meet/talk to someone in person? How on the mark are you?
I take it I made that list.
You don't smell like fish do you??

is that going to affect whether I am allowed to attend this weekend's gather?
Candy is pretty cool, and both the BGs seemed to tolerate me in Cinci...

Re: being judgmental
Posted: September 14, 2005 8:55 pm
by Gulfbreeze
RinglingRingling wrote:Gulfbreeze wrote:RinglingRingling wrote:Island_Lullaby wrote:Have any of you ever read a post from someone you have never met and decided that you just don't like them?
I hate to admit this, but reading some of the posts today, I can tell that there are a few people around here that I just wouldn't like to ever meet.
I feel kind of childish even thinking like this, but I am just getting a "gut feeling" about some people today.
Maybe I am one of those that you don't care for just by reading my posts. I am not really asking for anyone to state any names, but am just wondering if I am alone on this?
Posts aside, do you ever get this "gut feeling" when you first meet/talk to someone in person? How on the mark are you?
I take it I made that list.
You don't smell like fish do you??

is that going to affect whether I am allowed to attend this weekend's gather?
Candy is pretty cool, and both the BGs seemed to tolerate me in Cinci...

Stay downwind...

Re: being judgmental
Posted: September 14, 2005 8:57 pm
by RinglingRingling
Gulfbreeze wrote:RinglingRingling wrote:Gulfbreeze wrote:RinglingRingling wrote:Island_Lullaby wrote:Have any of you ever read a post from someone you have never met and decided that you just don't like them?
I hate to admit this, but reading some of the posts today, I can tell that there are a few people around here that I just wouldn't like to ever meet.
I feel kind of childish even thinking like this, but I am just getting a "gut feeling" about some people today.
Maybe I am one of those that you don't care for just by reading my posts. I am not really asking for anyone to state any names, but am just wondering if I am alone on this?
Posts aside, do you ever get this "gut feeling" when you first meet/talk to someone in person? How on the mark are you?
I take it I made that list.
You don't smell like fish do you??

is that going to affect whether I am allowed to attend this weekend's gather?
Candy is pretty cool, and both the BGs seemed to tolerate me in Cinci...

Stay downwind...

did I mention that when drunk or drinking, I lapse into Minnesooodan?

Posted: September 14, 2005 8:57 pm
by OceanCityGirl
I have had a feeling I wouldn't like somebody in rl. But usually when I read enough of their posts I find that there is something underneath that is likeable. Some people just aren't good at editing their thoughts when they post online. And things can come across differently in print than it would if you were with a group of people talking.
I am the sort of person that even likes people who on some level I don't like, or they are very different or we might be argumentative. I enjoy the argument.
Posted: September 14, 2005 9:01 pm
by RinglingRingling
OceanCityGirl wrote:I have had a feeling I wouldn't like somebody in rl. But usually when I read enough of their posts I find that there is something underneath that is likeable. Some people just aren't good at editing their thoughts when they post online. And things can come across differently in print than it would if you were with a group of people talking.
I am the sort of person that even likes people who on some level I don't like, or they are very different or we might be argumentative. I enjoy the argument.
Go ahead and admit it.. you hate me. It's because I'm fat, isn't it?

Re: being judgmental
Posted: September 14, 2005 9:02 pm
by Gulfbreeze
RinglingRingling wrote:
did I mention that when drunk or drinking, I lapse into Minnesooodan?

Uff-da...ain't nuttin' wrong with that...

Posted: September 14, 2005 9:04 pm
by OceanCityGirl
Go ahead and admit it.. you hate me. It's because I'm fat, isn't it?
it's just those pants making you look fat. You need to go with more vertical stripes and slimming black. A tiny bit of lycra in your undergarments would do wonders.

Re: being judgmental
Posted: September 14, 2005 9:04 pm
by RinglingRingling
Gulfbreeze wrote:RinglingRingling wrote:
did I mention that when drunk or drinking, I lapse into Minnesooodan?

Uff-da...ain't nuttin' wrong with that...

dere shure isn't, donchano. You chust gotta keep da tings in perspecitif.