Yeah? Well let’s take it up on MY blog.
The following would not post for me as a comment on Dmentd’s blog, so it goes here. This follows after the tenth comment to the lively “The eBay days of summer. ” post.
I don’t mind if Mensa and ToppledGod correct and lambaste me, because I know that they are better than me in every way. They can’t help but try to make me more like them by showing me how much worse I am than them in front of my peers. My heroes!
I also don’t mind if GonzO, while trying to show me the error of my ways in a debate, implies that I should have reached the same conclusion he has by conceding, “Milton, you’re a pretty smart guy, so…”. I don’t mind because I know that someday, if he keeps saying that, I will evolve and come to understand his Truth.
I, myself, have been accused of being a nit-picker when it comes to grammar. I have taken that to heart and curtailed such behavior down to a minimum, and never in a confrontational way. Perhaps I give myself too much credit? If you think so, ask yourself when was the last time Milton corrected your language skills meanly, and with an audience. Hopefully your recollection will show great improvement in this area. If not, let’s talk NICELY about it. Many of our group correct each other. I’m trying to not do so in a demeaning way. If you think I’m not doing a good job, give it a second thought. If you still feel the same way about it, you have my permission to call me on it. And, if you’re not a dick about it, you just might help me see it your way.
And while I’m NOT on the subject… when did the Official Snap-Haters Club form, and where did you get such lovely newspapaer pirate hats to wear in your Treehouse? Can just anyone join, or must one already have a superior attitude when it comes to PC skills, job hunting, and sophistication in general? Christ on a Cracker!
(The previous statement was paid for by Campaign for a Snap-Friendly Environment, and is in no way endorsed, solicited, or pre-approved by Snappy J. Snapperson, Esq.)
June 17th, 2005 at 12:56 pm
What. In the fuck. Are you talking. About?
I never got a paper hat.
June 17th, 2005 at 2:12 pm
I think he’s talking about me (at least me, maybe others, too). Regardless of it was directed at me, it certainly applies to me, so here’s my response, with 0% sarcasm. I mean every word of this.
I am a little shit. I demand perfection in every way from everyone: grammatical, technological, political… this list goes on. Unfortunately, I’m, by no means, perfect in any of those areas, so I come off as arrogant and elitist. And I am an elitist because I’m better than most people. But you are my friends. I don’t need to prove my worth to you, do I? And while I may be able to do some things far better than any of you, what I can’t do better than you I could just about squeeze into a grand canyon. So I need to live and let live.
I know that I can be an unholy prick when it comes to correcting people. Any shot, no matter how low or obvious, is good enough for me. And I amuse myself by correcting others. It’s too bad that no one else is amused. I’m trying harder not to be like that. I failed just last night when someone tried to tell me the picture on my site was rather large. My retort: “Sorry, I don’t post for my IE 800×600 viewing public. Of which, I think there is only one of you.†My, the shit storm that that snide remark started.
Why did I tell you that? Because I realize I’m a shit. But I don’t mean to be mean about it. It’s the equivalent of playful horse-play then someone ends up losing an eye. Which is hi-goddamn-larious to me, but I’m the only one laughing!
So to anyone I have or will correct, please understand that I’m not doing it to show how dumb you are,… ok, maybe I am. And that’s sucky of me. That’s downright bullshit on a stick. I apologize and resolve to not do that anymore. But don’t hesitate to make fun of me. I’m sure most of you owe me.
June 17th, 2005 at 2:46 pm
“And while I’m NOT on the subject… when did the Official Snap-Haters Club formâ€
I don’t think it did.
â€Can just anyone join, or must one already have a superior attitude when it comes to PC skills, job hunting, and sophistication in general?”
Snap overreacted to a correction that wasn’t even made against his own text. Then, he followed the corrector across as many blogs as he could with second-rate return-fire sarcasm and a little bit of bile – which would all be fine, if it weren’t for the fact that he’s been known to be something of a Spelling- and Grammar-Nazi in his own right.
I don’t at all hate Snap, but when the whole situation came to my doorstep, I decided to say something. If for no other reason than to get this pointless, retarded bickering off my lawn.
And, honestly, I think the fact that this situation isn’t poked at (playfully) more often, by more people, shows an incredible amount of maturity and restraint on the part of more than a few. 🙂
While I, also, am not on the topic: I think this whole thing is completely silly. I question what is wrong with people who so often feel a need to be quick to correct others, sure (although most, if not all of the corrections are of the “just fucking with you†category). But I REALLY question when it became such a big fucking deal in the first place. Seems to me, quite a few folk are getting incredibly bent out of shape over something relatively benign and meaningless – and the idea that there is somehow an Anti-Snap club is rather proof of concept.
It is my wish for this whole subject to go the way of the Dodo, become the butt of as many jokes as possible, and fade into obscurity, so that we may all return to the possibly more rewarding ventures of partying and seeing movies and eating meals together in good spirits, free from the delusions of faux-hostility.
June 17th, 2005 at 7:58 pm
Gentlemen, thank you.
G – I agree that this is blown out of proportion. That’s kind of the ironic point. I can’t speak for anyone else, but now that I’ve had MY say about it, I too wish it would fade into a good collective, laugh-at-ourselves-and-each-other joke. “Hey, you remember that time when everybody was a bunch of jerks, all jumping on each other for spelling errors like a room full of pissy English teachers? Yeah. Good times. Good times…”
TG – Thank you for owning up to your shit-headedness. That being said, I should say that I enjoy your company a good deal when you’re not being a L33T pompous ass, especially about folks I have respect for. You make good conversation, you are a welcoming host, and even when we disagree, that disagreement is usualy fun. Okay, sometimes you can be a moody drama queen, but I usualy just try to ignore you then. ; )
As for the Snap issue – he did not ask me to speak on his behalf, and in fact may want me to NOT. Toughies.
Snap is a cool guy who has his shit together better at twenty-two than some folks we know who are years older. I think he deserves a good bit more respect than I hear coming from some of you. Dude, let the freakin’ motherboard joke go. Trust me on this. Not only do I expect it is NOT funny to him, but it is probably a sore spot that needs no more poking at. Think I’m just being a whiny pussy and kissing Snap’s ass? Well, ask him directly how he feels about being made fun of for a simple slip in something he otherwise takes great pride in having taught himself. The surprisingly mature thing about Snap is that you won’t get a “Yeah, I hate being treated like that” reply. Instead, he’ll just take the high road and act as if that’s all just water under the bridge, despite the fact that he probably feels belittled and treated no better than a foolish child.
Whatever. I’m done with the Snap Cheerleading Camp – I just wanted to say my peace. And I’m done with the nit-picking issue, too. Let’s get together, drink, eat, make harmless fun of each other, and have a good time, you bunch of ass-monkeys.
Oh, we can still make fun of Laila, right? ; )
June 18th, 2005 at 3:59 pm
God why don’t you just make out with Snap and get it over with.