Posted by Switch_Angel
on Wed 17 Sep 08, 1:08 AM to Switch_Angel's blog.
When I found out that a certain person got themselves banned for a a period of time cos they couldn't keep their mouth shut and continued to be stupid and nasty even after being warned.
I'm still pissing myself over that one.
Yep, it's petty and probably nasty to do so but damn, I needed a laugh and boy did I get one.
The person in question tries to be seen as nice and friendly etc etc and has been found out in a very public way. Now before anyone jumps on me and points out the blindingly obvious, I am fully aware that I do not come across as a particularly nice person on these boards. That's because I speak my mind, and bluntly. I have no problem with people saying what they think of me at all, mainly because I appreciate the honesty. Unlike some on here, I don't need to prove who I am or have my ego massaged on a regular basis. I have known who and what I am for a long, long time and getting validation from others about it just isn't something I need - or want, come to that.
Similarly, I don't respect anyone I don't know - nor do I expect any myself. Respect is earned. I will be polite to those I meet but instant respect because of 'who' they are or the reputation they have? Sorry, but no. I'm not talking about the kind of respect that everyone automatically gets, but the kind that goes with who and what they are, and what they know and how they portray themselves. I freely admit that I am no great exponant of bdsm knowledge, nor the ins and outs of techniques that I have seen others use, particularly rope work and bondage. My bondage is very basic - does it immobalise my sub? If the answer is yes, then that will do me - if she wants ropework or shibari then I am happy for her to get that from someone who has an interest in it. And I know that I will always be learning things.
I will always speak my mind, both in print and in person with greater or lesser degrees of diplomacy (mostly lesser tbh). That will not change. And if I think you are being a plank then I'll say so - sometimes that means that I make myself look a pillock/berk/twat whatever you want to call me.
One last thing - I was accused of harming myself and someting I 'professed' to support at one point. I found that to be both insulting and being treated as a child being talked down to. I do get caught up in slanging matches or flame wars far too easily (depending on the person), it's a fault of mine. There was another element that I won't go into, but suffice to say that it reduced the person making the comment greatly in my eyes. And the apology I made was also ignored - that speaks volumes to me about what a person is like.
The bottom line is that I will always to true to myself - if I wasn't then I would be nothing.
Umm, I have a confession to make - I sent a memo to the person I mentioned at the start of this ramble/rant/load o' bollocks. It contained just two letters - h and a repeated. I couldn't resist. It might get me a ban - and I'm sorry, but it was worth it. Yep, I'm really that petty sometimes. Ho hum, thats me damned then.
Edited Wed 17 Sep 08, 1:47 AM by Switch_Angel
| 17 Sep 08, 2:06 AM mini_velvet UK(EH), 6 yrs  |
Schadenfreude No colours or shapes | |||
| 17 Sep 08, 2:16 AM Switch_Angel 4 yrs |
Eh? I missed your meaning. I know what the word means, but (being a thick git at gone 2am) don't get it..... Britain, Home of democracy no longer. Say goodbye to all your freedoms one at a time, but remember it's for YOUR safety!!! When will the people wake up to what's happening? | |||
| 17 Sep 08, 2:24 AM ladyjayne 8 yrs |
It's the name for when people find the misfortune of others amusing (ok this is the bit I read wrong - see below, but left it in so that those that didn't know what it meant wouldn't look silly) like finding someone falling over really really funny... So by sending the memo you did, I assume it's viewed by velvet minx as Schadenfreude (edited cause it's 2am and I didn't read the reply correctly the first time) the mystical divinity of unashamed felinity.... Edited 17 Sep 08, 2:29 AM by ladyjayne | |||
| 17 Sep 08, 7:48 AM Forsaken1 UK, 7 yrs |
Schadenfreude:- is enjoyment taken from the misfortune of someone else. If you knew what the word meant then it's pretty self explanatory really! Head of The Tribe. | |||
| 17 Sep 08, 8:12 AM scarlettsamm UK(BL), 6 yrs |
* satisfaction or pleasure felt at someone else's misfortune. *
and Lady Stardust sang her songs, of..... | |||
| 17 Sep 08, 9:14 AM happy_bunny UK, 4 yrs |
bugger run out of popcorn!..choclet rasin anyone? if your happy and you know it, stamp your paws! | |||
| 17 Sep 08, 9:55 AM Mel_SnM UK(BA), 7 yrs |
ha ha - being a plank - havent heard that for years... I am unique, amazing, an individual and special!!! (just like every other fucker on the planet) | |||
| 17 Sep 08, 10:42 AM Switch_Angel 4 yrs |
Yep, got it this morning when I woke up - trying to think at gone 2am doesn't work like it did 20 years ago... Britain, Home of democracy no longer. Say goodbye to all your freedoms one at a time, but remember it's for YOUR safety!!! When will the people wake up to what's happening? | |||
| 17 Sep 08, 12:45 PM silvercat UK, 10 yrs |
Literally from the German words meaning joy from detriment/disprofit/..in other words...gloating or it can be translated as malicious joy or spitefulness!!! You can only perceive real beauty in a person as they get older. Anouk Aimee | |||
| 17 Sep 08, 1:19 PM ladyjayne 8 yrs |
my god, I have no excuse and no hope then... the mystical divinity of unashamed felinity.... |
i had to look it up 