It's time to talk.
Hello fellow snappies... or users, or humans however you choose to refer to yourselves.
I have come to the realization after much introspection that my opinions on various matters are valid and deserve to be heard, after years (15+) of telling myself that people don't really care or that I don't want the attention I now believe that it doesn't matter one way or another how others see my opinions, they are still valid. What is the point of having a voice, if it is never heard. What caused this change in attitude? A most unlikely and not something I had ever considered, but it was twitter. I've generally abstained from voicing my opinions on social media since in my mind I dislike attention and generally stay away from getting it, both in real life and online. Part of it was that I didn't feel comfortable but I feel that most of it was of being scared. Scared of others not seeing value in what I say. Much like the rest of my life I've always been afraid of attention and not being accepted, so I leave myself out thus not being accepted either way. Silly I know, but these things happen.
So what now? I've told myself to get over it. Just try and push forward. Let people hear and see my opinions, if they can't accept them then that's their problem, not mine.
Sorry for the rant, especially if it's hard to follow but I find when I try to edit my words I end up not posting anything.
I love you all, whoever you are and wherever it is you preside on this pale blue dot good morning, good evening or good night.
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The only thing guaranteed to happen if you don't try is nothing. Nothing will happen. Never let anyone tell you not to express yourself, including you.
This is something that I've just come to realise. It's hard to change life long habits, but it is true when people say that we are our own worst enemy.
It's important not to get discouraged when others disagree with you. The key to it, much like most things in life, is to strike a balance between the positive and the negative. The better you know yourself, the easier it becomes to find that balance.
If anything, this place could really use some more opinions expressed. Looking forward to hearing yours.
PS: You can do it like I do, make a retarded post and get it out to take the burden off your shoulders, and then edit it a thousand times until it sounds the way you want to.
Thanks for the kind words, my problem with posting is usually I'll think it's a good post but I usually edit it before I post it to ensure readability which usually ends up with me having that voice tell me not to bother. I guess I should just learn to act before thinking, in situations where thinking isn't generally relevant at least.
Hey dude, you make a valid point! Does that mean we are going to be seeing more of your posts and comments around here? We need opinions to fly! :D
I certainly hope so. I feel I have some extremely good opinions. Not to toot my own horn... to much.
I'd like to hear your opinions!
I'd like to offer my opinions. Is there any topic in particular you would like to hear my opinions on? I like spiders, there are awesome, there is only one type that I kill and that is only when it is in a place near to where my children play. A redback. I believe that there is going to be a mass event in the future that will change the world, I don't know what exactly but it's there. I dislike... no, despise dishonesty. Which in turn means I dislike most politicians and business people. There is more to like than money and greed is one of the worst characteristics of man, it destroys lives and cultures. You're the voice by John Farnham is an extremely relevant song today as it was when it was first produced.
I was about to say, only an Aussie would link that song, then I backtracked and saw redback... I think I've only ever seen one a handful of times, I'm still terrified of them. Every time I take the wheelie bin out, I'm like... there's so a freaking spider in that little open area under the handle.
Yeah I'm not afraid of them, but taking the bin out is something I'm cautious of. That and bringing in shoes from outside. Luckily there are no funnel webs near my area though so it isn't too bad.
Discussing your beliefs with those who believe otherwise is how we grow.
This is one of the truest things I've ever read. Ignorantly dismissing differing opinions does nothing but cause problems, with ourselves and humanity in general.
Good morning. Hey, your opinions aren't in charge, you are. You can change your opinions. If you're feeling a drive to express them, maybe that's as much about a need to outgrow them. Other folks are good for more than jet confiding things in; some of 'em know a thing or two as well.
Good day. I've spent a lot of time on the sidelines listening to other people's opinions. Even in my own group of friends where I contribute and I've learnt that throwing comments and thoughts off of each other is how we learn more about ourselves but also what type of person we are conversing with. Are they shut off and closed minded or willing to listen to other people and debate their beliefs. Observing is important too, but I guess that observing without contributing is a rather pointless exercise.
Just post away, even if you strike up a conversation with one person or a couple of people take your opinions and learn something then it wasn't a wasted effort.
This is true, and something I hadn't considered. I suppose that having dealt with reddit for too long where it's hard to separate the signal from the noise made it hard for me to feel like my opinion mattered. Which is why I'm beginning to grow fond of Snapzu, it's smaller size means it's easier to give everyone a voice. Much like schooling, where a smaller class leads to better discussions and learning compared to a large class.
I used to be very vocal with my opinions back in the day, then Social Media hit and I went quiet. Now people could actively gang up on my views (not that I regarded them as right, they were my views, more that they could go on a global nuclear offensive against me). For the longest time I sat around not saying boo, scared of what people may have thought of me due to what I might say. I lost a lot in the time that I was quiet and only now am I pulling everything back together and attempting to be what I once was.
Hopefully it will happen, if it doesn't who cares.
I'm similar except that even before social media I was quite. I recently looked over my old ICQ and MSN details and it was completely blank, no details at all about me because I was cautious of internet security and also didn't want to feel judged by what I put on display. I think that is the biggest hurdle that I need to overcome, the idea of feeling judged harshly.
Wow I can still remember my ICQ number and I haven't used it in... 10 years.
Wish me luck... just password reset and logging in for the first time in forever.
I did this a few months ago and was shocked that I remember my number as well. I still occasionally hear the Oh oh notification sound in my head. Nostalgia is great.