one of my hot buttons is and will always be people telling me I am stupid and illogical, because while I may be many things--those two things I ain't
I can totally understand that. For me, it's people accusing me of being insincere/dishonest, or not giving a shit about something, when I know I give way too much. That just makes me see red. And I've had my fair share of it too. *sigh*
When I look around at supposed "tinhats" I see some incredibly intelligent and accomplished people in life, not just fandom. Just as there are in people who don't believe in it. Sooo...maybe to tinhat or not isn't related to intelligence or logical ability and maybe just has to do with a world view or different lens or experience that is no less valid than anyone elses'
That's exactly the point I was trying to make. Thinking particularly of you and Romi, who are among the smartest, most mentally evolved people I know.
several hours later I was wondering why the hell I even cared
Like I said above, I'm pretty sure the post wasn't about you or anyone I know personally... and yet, I felt the sting. Like matan4il said above, generalizing like that is bound to step on someone's toes. *regretful sigh*
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Date: 2008-02-24 05:59 pm (UTC)I can totally understand that. For me, it's people accusing me of being insincere/dishonest, or not giving a shit about something, when I know I give way too much. That just makes me see red. And I've had my fair share of it too. *sigh*
When I look around at supposed "tinhats" I see some incredibly intelligent and accomplished people in life, not just fandom. Just as there are in people who don't believe in it. Sooo...maybe to tinhat or not isn't related to intelligence or logical ability and maybe just has to do with a world view or different lens or experience that is no less valid than anyone elses'
That's exactly the point I was trying to make. Thinking particularly of you and Romi, who are among the smartest, most mentally evolved people I know.
several hours later I was wondering why the hell I even cared
Like I said above, I'm pretty sure the post wasn't about you or anyone I know personally... and yet, I felt the sting. Like