Sometimes A Sense Of Humor Helps
UPDATE: I’m leaving this post up here for two reasons: First, for me not to do so would violate my own principles as stated in the last line of this post "I can’t say that I will change either my opinions or my view of humorous subjects, nor will I be bullied or intimidated to do so, but I do respect your own choices." Second, Both the logic and my personal ethics in blogging are clearly stated for future reference.
My purpose in writing this was not to start a blog-war, and as a matter of fact I was very careful not to point fingers at anyone in particular. So please, all of you who have read and commented understand, so let’s get back to our regularly scheduled programming and let this be "Nuff said". Thank you all for your support and your understanding. DB
For a very long time I only posted “serious” articles, maybe it was a reflection of the stress of life, or maybe it was a result of my frequently all-to-serious nature. Either way I’m sure those of you who often read my blog must have been not only bored to tears, but wondering at my choices of subjects.
Like most of you I’ve found that life has an ebb and flow to it. Sometimes life is good and everything is rosey, and sometimes it just plain sucks. When life sucks it’s always hard for me to see anything happy—my writing tends to be pretty dark and/or serious at those times. From reading your own blogs I think you all understand.
Blogging for me is enjoyable; it’s a way to “meet” other people, a way to get other opinions on subjects, and certainly a form of entertainment. What blogging isn’t to me is a vehicle to either offend or start a fight with anyone.
When I write seriously it’s because I think maybe somebody wants to hear what I have to say and give me their own opinion. I don’t expect everyone to agree with me, nor do I really care if anyone does—after all, it is just my opinion.
When I write something I think someone else might enjoy in what I think is a humorous fashion, it certainly isn’t my intention to either offend or insult anyone. Those of you who have read my articles as well as my posts on your own sites I’m sure know that I can poke fun at myself right along with every one else. It’s the nature of humor that we learn how to laugh at ourselves. I also try to take care when posting on anyone else’s site that I post in the same vein in which the post was written. If it’s obviously a serious post, and I have an opinion I think may help or add to the discussion, I may share my opinion. If I see a joke I appreciate, whether it includes my own ethnic group, living situation, or gender, I’ll be the first to laugh right along with anyone else. I may be an old fart, but I do try and not be too thin-skinned. I don’t get offended easily; I’m more likely to simply shake my head, smile, and move on. For those of you who have taken the time to read my posts and get to know me through them— I thank you for your understanding. For those of you who have decided that either my serious or humorous side just isn’t for you— no hard feelings, I do understand. I can’t say that I will change either my opinions or my view of humorous subjects, nor will I be bullied or intimidated to do so, but I do respect your own choices.
