Something's telling me things are only getting started and I hope I'm wrong this time, because it gets to be so, fucking, lame.
Hoping to see this particular issue, solved. Might turn into a million other things though, causing loss of focus, then leading nowhere. Been to a few of those picnics...
I'm going to extricate myself gently and make art, literature and music that, hopefully, inspires some more personal reflection and, hopefully again, even some small change in individuals.
Because that's where I think all of the problems lie.
I went to the woods because I wished to live deliberately, to front only the essential facts of life, and see if I could not learn what it had to teach, and not, when I came to die, discover that I had not lived. I did not wish to live what was not life, living is so dear; nor did I wish to practise resignation, unless it was quite necessary. I wanted to live deep and suck out all the marrow of life, to live so sturdily and Spartan-like as to put to rout all that was not life, to cut a broad swath and shave close, to drive life into a corner, and reduce it to its lowest terms... Henry David Thoreau
lol
i didn't even know it was still happening cuz i was busy building lol
solved... nah. highly doubt it.
but some respite maybe? perhaps.
and i see it turning into a million other things - but the problem is clearly stated as is.
whales need to hit whales. not newbies.
we are told to suck it up when we get downvotes. then the same is true for whales.
and a $42 downvote? i cannot even imagine that on my account. but my account is also worth $4000. not $1,000,000 (or whatever.)
a $42 downvote for a whale still doesn't compare to a consistent $2 downvote for an account that can live on $50 a month. no way. not the same.
stop the collateral damage and focus on settling the dispute with whales. you don't get to yell louder and hit more people just because you can. if you're known for helping people - help people. don't tell us that you're justified in hurting others cuz one person is hurting you.
either way. like i said - stopped watching. will post tonight. and then will continue or halt - based on community. and i shall have UTTER peace in either decision :)
I don't stop watching because knowing is part of doing. Can't do a damn thing if you don't know what you're talking about, even though what you say will be converted into something else anyway, but that still doesn't stop me or scare me away.
Some days I feel like I can't build. The community I built around my work is nearly all gone, it seems. Outside forces beyond my control are making it difficult to do business here. So why should I bother...
It is a problem. Becomes an even bigger problem when that line that doesn't need to be there gets jammed down the middle and crammed down everyone's throat. You are not contributing to that but, as someone who's watching, I did see some "they". If I can't speak without becoming a "them", without anyone asking how I truly feel, then I have nothing to contribute, no matter how much I care to see this problem go away. And I don't feel like being smeared, dragged through the mud, thrown under the bus, or once again made out to be a lesser human by some of the people involved, though I already know it's happening, because I watch.
The collateral damage you speak of extends beyond the painfully obvious. You're in a position where you can still speak, so go ahead and do it. I'll watch. If I can help, I'll help. But I'm not going to waste my time spinning my tires knowing from experience where it'll put me.
ughhhhhhhhh the pain of the "ea" in my name!!! LOL
and yes - i dont mean i ignore... but i do mean I FOCUS (as you so deftly continued to remind people to NOT lose that focus)
at some point - you just have to know when watching is just a waste of time. hehehe
i just posted... and some of what you're saying here - you'll see exactly in the "personal note" at the top of the post - i feel you dawg. lol
and I love Hive -i love being here. and I love building here - but I also have a place that is my own. under my control. that is not able to be affected by outside forces.
for me - that is what i needed. after watching 3 of my projects die with a platform when IT imploded - I said nope -never again.
so i'm here - and i'm invested as much as i can be. but i'm all in for my own project that will undoubtedly help Hive as it grows - but will also be protected from an self-induced implosions. i think its the balance i was finally looking for. i'm so much better now :)
I've come to expect and can even thrive in the chaos that is a decentralized arena. I don't need control. Those needing control create the issues in most cases. Especially when they don't just up and use what they're in control of, which is themselves, to build something they can be in control of, if that's what they desire. Some of the people that have issues boast about the big projects they have lined up, claiming they'll solve issues, but years later no signs of progress as they sit in the comment sections using the same script eventually leading to the same claims that don't yield results.
I'm glad to hear you're doing what you want, how you want to do it. That's what this is supposed to be about.
ok that post took too long to write. hahaha i'm logging off here for the night and will catch up with the comments tomorrow - be good to yourself!
sweet dreems and deep sleeps.
I mean write beautiful stories like the love story about the Geisha, of yours, that I read earlier this evening.
You're a good writer. You have talent. If the downvotes upset you (and I know full well how much effort it takes to write a story like that... and it's a lot of effort and time, so that sucks but it isn't personal) and are not discussed with you in person so that you can change why you are receiving them, then I only see a couple of choices right now.
Logically.
If you want to look after yourself and not waste precious time. And not give up writing (please).
But it's best you give that some thought and maybe consider three options you can come up with, to deal with this situation. Just to learn and grow a bit. Because this is life. And it's a good opportunity for you to learn more stuff.
What I would not do is believe everything you hear about anyone, on the internet of amazing things. Or in actual life either. Unless you hear it directly from that person yourself.
Be smart. Be strong. Take care of yourself. You've got this. π₯
I am just seeing this comment and trying to place "Geisha"ππππ. Did you somehow mention those three options and I missed them?
Truth is, I always try never to be clouded by opinions from others especially when it is from people. Even if they have the evidence, I'd like to see for myself because Mr. A's story would always be different from Mr. B's. As for growth, I really look forward to learning something everyday. The main reason I am stuck on hive has a lot to do with how it has helped me grow as a person. It is not everyday you find something like this. I really appreciate you!!
I don't listen to anyone's story unless it's directly from them these days :) Too much ego and misunderstanding in the world already.
It's an older one. I don't remember the name. Sorry. I rarely remember names :/ Or dates so well either.
I was skimming to check your content, after things came to a head, because I remembered your writing and have always enjoyed it.
It's a few weeks back with a pink flower as the featured image. A "discarded" woman who finds the love that's been waiting for her patiently all these years. Very beautiful πΉ
"Fuck politics."
Something's telling me things are only getting started and I hope I'm wrong this time, because it gets to be so, fucking, lame.
Hoping to see this particular issue, solved. Might turn into a million other things though, causing loss of focus, then leading nowhere. Been to a few of those picnics...
I'll watch.
I'm going to extricate myself gently and make art, literature and music that, hopefully, inspires some more personal reflection and, hopefully again, even some small change in individuals.
Because that's where I think all of the problems lie.
Us. :/
Peaceful Sunday, fellow traveler. <3
Walking the walk.
Walking along beside you sometimes to the back left and often lost in the woods
I smell something dead in the woods.
You think that's something dead in the woods you're smelling?
Well it sure ain't tacos.
I went to the woods because I wished to live deliberately, to front only the essential facts of life, and see if I could not learn what it had to teach, and not, when I came to die, discover that I had not lived. I did not wish to live what was not life, living is so dear; nor did I wish to practise resignation, unless it was quite necessary. I wanted to live deep and suck out all the marrow of life, to live so sturdily and Spartan-like as to put to rout all that was not life, to cut a broad swath and shave close, to drive life into a corner, and reduce it to its lowest terms...
Henry David Thoreau
As long as it's not your passion all good. π£
Then I suppose the smell comes from those who came before.
No. I'm fine. I was testing something.
i stopped watching
lol
i didn't even know it was still happening cuz i was busy building lol
solved... nah. highly doubt it.
but some respite maybe? perhaps.
and i see it turning into a million other things - but the problem is clearly stated as is.
whales need to hit whales. not newbies.
we are told to suck it up when we get downvotes. then the same is true for whales.
and a $42 downvote? i cannot even imagine that on my account. but my account is also worth $4000. not $1,000,000 (or whatever.)
a $42 downvote for a whale still doesn't compare to a consistent $2 downvote for an account that can live on $50 a month. no way. not the same.
stop the collateral damage and focus on settling the dispute with whales. you don't get to yell louder and hit more people just because you can. if you're known for helping people - help people. don't tell us that you're justified in hurting others cuz one person is hurting you.
either way. like i said - stopped watching. will post tonight. and then will continue or halt - based on community. and i shall have UTTER peace in either decision :)
I don't stop watching because knowing is part of doing. Can't do a damn thing if you don't know what you're talking about, even though what you say will be converted into something else anyway, but that still doesn't stop me or scare me away.
Some days I feel like I can't build. The community I built around my work is nearly all gone, it seems. Outside forces beyond my control are making it difficult to do business here. So why should I bother...
It is a problem. Becomes an even bigger problem when that line that doesn't need to be there gets jammed down the middle and crammed down everyone's throat. You are not contributing to that but, as someone who's watching, I did see some "they". If I can't speak without becoming a "them", without anyone asking how I truly feel, then I have nothing to contribute, no matter how much I care to see this problem go away. And I don't feel like being smeared, dragged through the mud, thrown under the bus, or once again made out to be a lesser human by some of the people involved, though I already know it's happening, because I watch.
The collateral damage you speak of extends beyond the painfully obvious. You're in a position where you can still speak, so go ahead and do it. I'll watch. If I can help, I'll help. But I'm not going to waste my time spinning my tires knowing from experience where it'll put me.
I do get the point, @dreemsteem. 100%
ughhhhhhhhh the pain of the "ea" in my name!!! LOL
and yes - i dont mean i ignore... but i do mean I FOCUS (as you so deftly continued to remind people to NOT lose that focus)
at some point - you just have to know when watching is just a waste of time. hehehe
i just posted... and some of what you're saying here - you'll see exactly in the "personal note" at the top of the post - i feel you dawg. lol
and I love Hive -i love being here. and I love building here - but I also have a place that is my own. under my control. that is not able to be affected by outside forces.
for me - that is what i needed. after watching 3 of my projects die with a platform when IT imploded - I said nope -never again.
so i'm here - and i'm invested as much as i can be. but i'm all in for my own project that will undoubtedly help Hive as it grows - but will also be protected from an self-induced implosions. i think its the balance i was finally looking for. i'm so much better now :)
I've come to expect and can even thrive in the chaos that is a decentralized arena. I don't need control. Those needing control create the issues in most cases. Especially when they don't just up and use what they're in control of, which is themselves, to build something they can be in control of, if that's what they desire. Some of the people that have issues boast about the big projects they have lined up, claiming they'll solve issues, but years later no signs of progress as they sit in the comment sections using the same script eventually leading to the same claims that don't yield results.
I'm glad to hear you're doing what you want, how you want to do it. That's what this is supposed to be about.
hahaha you just updated - the pain is soothed. LOL
Told you. I watch. LOL
HAHAHAHA
ok that post took too long to write. hahaha i'm logging off here for the night and will catch up with the comments tomorrow - be good to yourself!
sweet dreems and deep sleeps.
look at all those lovely little ee's :)
Cool stuff? What do you mean?
I mean write beautiful stories like the love story about the Geisha, of yours, that I read earlier this evening.
You're a good writer. You have talent. If the downvotes upset you (and I know full well how much effort it takes to write a story like that... and it's a lot of effort and time, so that sucks but it isn't personal) and are not discussed with you in person so that you can change why you are receiving them, then I only see a couple of choices right now.
Logically.
If you want to look after yourself and not waste precious time. And not give up writing (please).
But it's best you give that some thought and maybe consider three options you can come up with, to deal with this situation. Just to learn and grow a bit. Because this is life. And it's a good opportunity for you to learn more stuff.
What I would not do is believe everything you hear about anyone, on the internet of amazing things. Or in actual life either. Unless you hear it directly from that person yourself.
Be smart. Be strong. Take care of yourself. You've got this. π₯
And you are a good writer.
I am just seeing this comment and trying to place "Geisha"ππππ. Did you somehow mention those three options and I missed them?
Truth is, I always try never to be clouded by opinions from others especially when it is from people. Even if they have the evidence, I'd like to see for myself because Mr. A's story would always be different from Mr. B's. As for growth, I really look forward to learning something everyday. The main reason I am stuck on hive has a lot to do with how it has helped me grow as a person. It is not everyday you find something like this. I really appreciate you!!
Hey you :)
I don't listen to anyone's story unless it's directly from them these days :) Too much ego and misunderstanding in the world already.
It's an older one. I don't remember the name. Sorry. I rarely remember names :/ Or dates so well either.
I was skimming to check your content, after things came to a head, because I remembered your writing and have always enjoyed it.
It's a few weeks back with a pink flower as the featured image. A "discarded" woman who finds the love that's been waiting for her patiently all these years. Very beautiful πΉ
Oh. Bai Li Mei!!! Thank you very much. And I'll remember to poke you should I need it.
Yessssss!
Oh... I mean poke me when I "forget" and fall asleep again, please!
We support each other in staying awake and progressing. The "shadow" is sneaky, sneaky!
Stay you. A lover and a peaceful warrior. We need you, please. β€οΈ
Hehehe. Yes ma'am!!!