Yes. I had said before that I admired your honesty, and I still do. I wouldn't have done the same, because I would probably perceive it as more harmful than beneficial in the long run, and I wouldn't see myself as having the right to do it; still, unlike others, I don't believe it was done with malicious intent. Just like I don't believe N. ever meant to deceive or hurt anyone. The thing with me is, I always give people the benefit of the doubt, unless they repeatedly prove me wrong. Because we all make mistakes, and we have all hurt people we truly cared about. So I am not unfriending anyone over this - and if someone choses to stop talking to me because I am still talking to this or that 'evil person', it will be their choice, not mine. That's the only way I can keep sane in the midst of this madness. *massages aching temples*
Sorry. I just talked to someone who totally disagrees with what I said above, and I felt the need to justify my position. Just trying to stretch my mind to encompass everyone's point of view is a challenging exercise, in a way... but I will NOT succumb to the general tendency to alienate and divide. I will not. I like it here, right in the middle of the trench, with my arms stretched out to both sides. *digs toes into the ground*
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Date: 2008-04-01 04:41 am (UTC)Thank you again.
is it alright for me to be here?
Yes. I had said before that I admired your honesty, and I still do. I wouldn't have done the same, because I would probably perceive it as more harmful than beneficial in the long run, and I wouldn't see myself as having the right to do it; still, unlike others, I don't believe it was done with malicious intent. Just like I don't believe N. ever meant to deceive or hurt anyone. The thing with me is, I always give people the benefit of the doubt, unless they repeatedly prove me wrong. Because we all make mistakes, and we have all hurt people we truly cared about. So I am not unfriending anyone over this - and if someone choses to stop talking to me because I am still talking to this or that 'evil person', it will be their choice, not mine. That's the only way I can keep sane in the midst of this madness. *massages aching temples*
Sorry. I just talked to someone who totally disagrees with what I said above, and I felt the need to justify my position. Just trying to stretch my mind to encompass everyone's point of view is a challenging exercise, in a way... but I will NOT succumb to the general tendency to alienate and divide. I will not. I like it here, right in the middle of the trench, with my arms stretched out to both sides. *digs toes into the ground*