I wouldn't say
egotistical prick, but you do sound a bit alienated. I agree with some of what you say about templates, etc and it can feel safe being aloof in an ivory tower. I also think nobody stands alone, is an island. there's also no I in team to quote a corny but true motivational phrase. You are part of a commmunity.. of conscious beings, in among that you are a human, there's no escaping that, no matter how ashamed of them collectively or apart from the rest of humanity you may feel.
It's a lonely path
belonging to nothing. But you also have a choice. What I really think you want is to remove labelling. unfortunately we use labels for convenience and it can lead to a banality or complacency in judgement. excellent post and nice use of image. Anyone who can get me to write 2 or more paragraphs in response is worth following and you got my vote, so I consider you part of my community in one way or another. You area steemian and you belong to a community here. remember without people you are just blowing hot steam into the void !! :)
Nice answer, I appreciate it! To be completely honest, I am using those words like egoistic prick just to test how the people react to them. Also, I sometimes love to make things seem more radical on purpose for the same reason. I am testing and sharpening my writing abilities here, so I want to take some risks and see if people get me or think it's stupid. IMO, that's the best way to find my writing style.
As for the topic, I agree with you as well. I am part of many communities, including Steemit, and I enjoy that. It might not seem like that from my post, but I just love socializing and being part of any group of people. I think I intended to say that I don't ever become a radical, who follows the rules for the sake of it, just because other members of the community do that. Do you know what I mean? So in some strange way, I belong to all the communities because I am completely open-minded about things.
Thanks for your answer! I really enjoy when things get lively in the comment section!
yeah i get you. I think it's worthy to try and raise yourself above labels and in some way to try and elevate yourself above partisan thinking.. which is fine if you have a philosophy of your own. Our generations of young people are disconnected from meaningful debate in large swathes because anti-intellectualism is cool for the right. it serves very intelligent and callous people to denigrate other's contribution. keeps them in power. I think let other people decide if you are an egoP but I like the fact that you're testing the water, provoking reaction and refining your style ... onwards and sideways !