I used to really like this person's diaries. Last time I made a comment about liking the diary, but capitals perhaps making it easier to read and got rudely blasted. I am an Obama supporter. After that swipe at me I started questioning the thoughtfulness or lack of of my fellow supporters. I do realize there are people in both campaigns whose goal seems to be to throw barbs and sarcasm, but it is always rougher to confront that in someone who is supposed to be an ally in this.
I know this sounds like nitpicking, but I also wonder if (and this is a cliche at this point but my hurt feelings brought it home), it is just not TOO easy to be dismissive and condescending on line where you never really get to see the impact of your actions in any meaningful way. There is so much of it on all sides. Some level of graciousness goes a long way to making one's arguments get listened to.
You are one of the most thoughtful and considerate posters here, Mady. Nothing wrong with a little CAPS either but you can always use italics for a bit of subtle emphasis too, using these tags <i>text here</i>. It works so nicely sometimes.
thanks as criticism, i realize now that you will always comment on my diaries criticizing my style. it's really sad that you are so intolerant that you cannot accept others for who they are. but that's not my problem. i understand and accept your need to insist that i conform. others, i'm sure, understand my lack of conformity. that's life. feel free to continue to criticize how i write over and over. hopefully, if you rally the troops, you'll be able to get me banned or something! i'm sure you have some goal in mind. thanks again for you interest in my writing...
First of all, I have no troops to rally, and if I did it would be in support of Obama and not to criticize anyone. You hurt my feelings, it's as simple as that. That is why I posted today. The only reason I brought up the original thing I wrote is context.
We are on the same side here, in the primary. I love it that you spend the time you do to do detailed pieces on the campaign, there is not half enough of that. I was not criticiaing how you write today, I was upset over what I see as your sniping at me for writing it originally. I would like your good will, and can't believe what I said came off as badly for you as it seemed to.
So, before I put my foot further in my mouth I guess I'd better stop writing.
i wasn't criticizing you. the way i deal with the numerous suggestions that i conform is to thank people for their input. they have a right to their opinion. i could hardly defend my right to mine if i denied you yours.
