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lidsworth wrote a beautiful piece entitled "internet friends", I thought I'd share it and my candid warning with you.
Internet friends are fake, unreal, untrustworthy.
Parents say , “Don't give your information
to someone who may do something dirty!
They're liars, evil and rapist in waiting.
Their compliments and gifts
are just another form of baiting.”
I'd like to think that we judge without
getting to know,
what happens on the other side of the mouse.
Internet friends are there when we're alone,
till 2 a.m on weeknights,
chatting with us until the pain is gone.
They're always there to confide,
when we're sometimes
on the verge of suicide.
Pulling us through our depression,
begging us not to relapse,
not to succumb to our regressions.
“Get help, not attention,” they'll tap in chat,
as a response of a picture,
that'll show our wrists all hatched.
Sometimes it's the little things they do for us,
like sending “You're amazing” “You're beautiful”,
“You're so full of love.”
They encourage us at times when our “friends” don't,
when our parents have turned their backs on us,
when they've clicked us off like a TV remote.
It's amazing how these people we have no idea about,
are constantly running
to us, and willing to pour their hearts out.
They take our suffering as if it's their own,
and help and help
until they can do no more.
Internet friends are usually angels in disguise,
and I think it's safe to assume
that everyone's been an internet friend once in their lives.
Beautiful, right?
My comment: Your poetic analysis of the ease of confidentiality under the cloak of internet anonymity is both beautifully insightful and naive. The truth is, that today, that anonymity we trust is a fallacy. We still feel it, and it helps each of us to unburden our psyche, often receiving genuine compassion from one or many. But while most of those opening their hearts or consoling the wounded have no clue who or where we are, you may rest assured it is all being cataloged digitally. IP addresses, GPS locations, identities, and the heartfelt flood of emotions, all in one tidy little packet. For what purpose? I already sound paranoid enough. Watch Dinesh D'Souza's documentary: America: imagine a world without her.
lidsworth wrote a beautiful piece entitled "internet friends", I thought I'd share it and my candid warning with you.
Internet friends are fake, unreal, untrustworthy.
Parents say , “Don't give your information
to someone who may do something dirty!
They're liars, evil and rapist in waiting.
Their compliments and gifts
are just another form of baiting.”
I'd like to think that we judge without
getting to know,
what happens on the other side of the mouse.
Internet friends are there when we're alone,
till 2 a.m on weeknights,
chatting with us until the pain is gone.
They're always there to confide,
when we're sometimes
on the verge of suicide.
Pulling us through our depression,
begging us not to relapse,
not to succumb to our regressions.
“Get help, not attention,” they'll tap in chat,
as a response of a picture,
that'll show our wrists all hatched.
Sometimes it's the little things they do for us,
like sending “You're amazing” “You're beautiful”,
“You're so full of love.”
They encourage us at times when our “friends” don't,
when our parents have turned their backs on us,
when they've clicked us off like a TV remote.
It's amazing how these people we have no idea about,
are constantly running
to us, and willing to pour their hearts out.
They take our suffering as if it's their own,
and help and help
until they can do no more.
Internet friends are usually angels in disguise,
and I think it's safe to assume
that everyone's been an internet friend once in their lives.
Beautiful, right?
My comment: Your poetic analysis of the ease of confidentiality under the cloak of internet anonymity is both beautifully insightful and naive. The truth is, that today, that anonymity we trust is a fallacy. We still feel it, and it helps each of us to unburden our psyche, often receiving genuine compassion from one or many. But while most of those opening their hearts or consoling the wounded have no clue who or where we are, you may rest assured it is all being cataloged digitally. IP addresses, GPS locations, identities, and the heartfelt flood of emotions, all in one tidy little packet. For what purpose? I already sound paranoid enough. Watch Dinesh D'Souza's documentary: America: imagine a world without her.
My son joined DeviantArt
He hasn’t posted anything yet, but he’s gonna be someone to keep an eye on. He’s got an innate ability with the written word, and has a great imagination.
[and no, there’s no way that I’m biased in the least 🤣]
https://www.deviantart.com/warriorcrow42
http://www.easydamus.com/character.html (2)
Tried again when I wasn't so tired. came out a wee bit different.
You Are A:
True Neutral Half-Orc Monk (6th Level)
Ability Scores:
Strength- 15
Dexterity- 16
Constitution- 17
Intelligence- 15
Wisdom- 13
Charisma- 13
Alignment:
True Neutral- A true neutral character does what seems to be a good idea. He doesn't feel strongly one way or the other when it comes to good vs. evil or law vs. chaos. Most true neutral characters exhibit a lack of conviction or bias rather than a commitment to neutrality. Such a character thinks of good as better than evil after all, he would rather have good neighbors and rulers than evil ones. Still, he'
http://www.easydamus.com/character.html
I Am A: Lawful Good Human /Ranger (3rd/3rd Level)
Ability Scores:
Strength-16
Dexterity-16
Constitution-15
Intelligence-16
Wisdom-14
Charisma-14
Alignment:
Lawful Good A lawful good character acts as a good person is expected or required to act. He combines a commitment to oppose evil with the discipline to fight relentlessly. He tells the truth, keeps his word, helps those in need, and speaks out against injustice. A lawful good character hates to see the guilty go unpunished. Lawful good is the best alignment you can be because it combines honor and compassion. However, lawful good can be a dangerous alignment when it restricts free
My Bad
I accidentally (DUMBASS!!) interrupted a critical OS X update and crashed my computer. I was able to revive my computer only by deleting my hard drive and reinstalling my operating system. Let this be a lesson to you kids, ALWAYS BACK UP YOUR FILES. I lost everything I've been working on, and all my notes on character histories and location details. Currently kicking myself repeatedly about the face and neck (no, not literally). Thanks for listening. Please help me to chastise myself by insulting me in the comment section below.
...thank you.
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Familiarity breeds contempt, so distance breeds...
...compassion?
But yes, people (and more often, entities) will take full advantage of naïveté.
...compassion?
But yes, people (and more often, entities) will take full advantage of naïveté.