A literal description of my state of mind
A literal description of my state of mind
I was wondering whether or not to respond here to The Bartender or not, and had basically decided to leave it alone. I’ve got no problem with someone vehemently disagreeing with my opinion, but he’s made it personal on his blog.
As he mentioned in the comments here, we had a private email exchange where we were talking about various points in my first post. It was friendly enough, although when someone warns me up front that they’re going to be sarcastic and then closes by telling me they’d better end it before they get really ‘shitty’ about it, well, that fits my definition of ‘incensed’.
I thought that bit about Tijuana was funny. After seeing it labeled ‘that little punch’ by Madfish, I carefully reread it. Sorry guy, I still think it’s funny, and I think you need to take the chip off your shoulder and work on your sense of humor.
Apparently I also didn’t include enough disclaimers about “this is my opinion”, or “to my eye”, or “this means nothing more than what you want it to”, because The Bartender took every bit of it personally.
I visit all the Mu.Nu blogs at least once a day. I consider that the least I can do as part of the Munuvian family. All families have occasional strife, and sometimes the best thing to do is walk away.
It’s a big internet Bartender, enjoy it. I am. 'nuff said.
Update: my original post is here, and the followup is here.
Posted by Ted at January 5, 2004 01:39 PM | TrackBackVery tactful. You again show why you are the nicest guy on the internet.
Posted by: Rocket Man at January 5, 2004 02:30 PMWell said, Ted.
Posted by: Victor at January 5, 2004 08:03 PMTed:
Where do we find the original post? I feel like I walked in late at a party.
Posted by: The Meatriarchy at January 5, 2004 10:28 PMSince around the time that I started my blog, over a year ago, I've posted so many comments at other weblogs, and I've gotten into many discussions. That can be kind of fun at times, but I also get very anxious and frustrated with things like this... Seeing all that is going on in our country and world, and seeing so many people making flawed arguments, engaging in hypocrisy, dishonesty, or believing incorrect information - that can be very frustrating and maddening.
I don't know the background of this particular debate, or what it was about, but it's good that it is now resolved.
I had found your blog a few days ago... I think it was when I was looking at the trackbacks of a certain entry at another blog, I think regarding the topic of Mad Cow disease, and the different opinions of people regarding that issue. I haven't read very much of your blog, but this looks like a good site. Keep up the good work.
Posted by: Aakash at January 5, 2004 11:53 PMThanks Aakash, I hope you visit often.
Posted by: Ted at January 6, 2004 07:36 AM