Pictures and profiles

Sorry, guys, I'm going to deviate slightly from the main topic for a moment. I do feel this is relevant to the conversation, which is why I did not message this to the user himself (that, and I have no idea how to send private messages on this site). This is also extremely long. This thread has taken a turn onto the subject of confidence, how one projects themselves (to the internet, and to their physical peers), and how people respond to personal pictures, images, and words. I hope I don't seem out of line or off topic by posting this here. @Maverick: I've noticed that in many of the topics you create or post in, you will state your opinion (or belief, or a fact) and then put down anybody that doesn't EXACTLY share your views. You are not very good at accepting that other peoples' opinions and beliefs have just as much merit as yours.

@ Maverick cont'd: It affects people when they're told that their opinions and way of thinking is wrong (especially on a subject that has no "right" or "wrong"). It's damaging to their self-esteem and confidence, and nobody on this site deserves to be victim to that kind of behavior. Your way of speaking is intimidating, difficult to decipher, and comes off as extremely ignorant and bigoted. I should hope that you aren't aiming for that image. You have pictures of yourself posted up. Many many pictures. That's wonderful that you have confidence enough to do so. But it is your words and how to treat others that has influenced how I view you. All your picture has provided for me is a face to pin these negative feelings on. Do not say we are not judged here. We are all judged here. That's how love works. If we didn't size each other up, debate topics, and chat among ourselves, we would have no idea who we were, and thusly, would have no interest in each other. Thankfully, the human species has evolved to the point where we can communicate extremely well with each other.

@ Maverick cont'd al fine: I may be speaking for only myself, and if that's the case, then so be it. It's something that I need to take off my chest. I hope you won't be offended by my words and that you will see things from my perspective.

Ha ha I'll bite too. Mop, that attitude you mentioned is exactly why a lot of us otaku can't get a Gf/bf. Through lurking and reading his comments I find that I agree with you. Its something that is conditions into many people since birth and while it can be broken its really hard for most. I'm not trying to excuse him nor am i trying to stop you from giving constructive criticism, im just merely point out there's gonna be a lot of people like that here.

@Maverick: Judgement has two sides. You can't have the bad without the good, and vice versa. Some things that you have said to myself and other users have made US feel bad. While it's quite clear that you don't intend for us to feel that way, it's what's happening. Why would you be changing the minds of people "for the better?" What's wrong with how they see things? This topic is for debate. There is no right side and no wrong side. There's no "better" side. I just wrote an essay to you about how I don't like the way you treat people. A lot of people would become angered or embarrassed by that, so I made sure to apologize for any hurt feelings in advance and try to make the message as unoffensive as possible to avoid an ugly exchange.

@roukuro: There are a lot of people like that on here, but they are much less active than Maverick. If I encountered them, I'd whip up a speech for them as well. I know it won't change anything, but I feel that a lot of people who hurt others aren't always aware of it. I think some people would be glad to hear some honesty from their peers.