I have recently discovered that there has been some misconceptions regarding the purpose of blogs. Many people have something that they take part in to express themselves and release all of their feelings. Some people use art, some use photography, some use sports, some use drama, some even use coon huntin' to express their inner-self. I use my blog. This is what I use to express who I am, what I am, and what I feel. This is the basis of every blog, in my opinion. All blogs, from political to religious to pop culture to random posts, share this important characteristic: they express their feelings through the written word on the Internet. What is wrong with this? I feel that nothing is wrong with it. If people contain all of their emotions inside and never release, they would soon blow up from the pressure building from their lives. I started this blog in the hopes of sharing my emotions, and I believe that I have. Some people don't feel this way though; some feel that posts aught to be censored and that thoughts and emotions should be held back on the Internet. I feel that this is wrong since it eliminates the core values of blogs. I do not use my blog capitalize on readership or do not use "...friend's problems to fill space." I use it to express my emotions and things that affects my life. If you don't want to know what I feel or you don't want to know remotely anything that affects my life, you are more than likely at the wrong place because I'm not going to censor my thoughts and feelings for others. I do realize that sometimes things that affects my life also affects others. I will not hold back because this, but I will respect privacy. I try my best to not reveal other people's identities especially in situations where people would probably rather stay anonymous. If I have ever hurt someone or offended anyone, I am truly sorry; I never, ever intend to hurt anyone. However, this is my blog and this is who I am, and I plan to keep it that way.(This post has been in response to a comment left on a previous post, "The End of a Revelation." I have since updated that post in response to the comment left there, click here to view the update.)
Shawn,
ReplyDeleteHey! Im sorry that someone said such hurtful things! I agree with you.
Way to go Shawn. If your!!!!blog is your way of expressing yourself, it's no business of anyone else unless you use names and I see no names. Maybe a little guilt trip working on them. At least this way you will find out your true friends and they will stick with you through thick or thin.
ReplyDeleteGo Shawn! I've been wondering ever since I made my blog if I'd be able to express my true feelings because like you, I thought that was the whole point. I guess some people don't want to know how others really feel. I have respect for your feelings and what you have to say, even if in the future you say something I don't agree with. So, you can feel free to spill your heart out to me anytime without worrying about any judgements.
ReplyDeleteWow shawn! I can't believe someone said that! I think blogs are awesome and a good way to release your feelings! I actually enjoy reading your blogs because it lets me read whats going on in your life! Keep on blogging! lol
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Shawn,
ReplyDeleteI am praying that God will change this situation and HE will have the glory and honor for repairing the broken relationships.
I am VERY DISAPPOINTED with certain parties in this situation. The "not speaking" is VERY UNCHRISTIAN and does not set a good example for others. I've struggled with taking the situation in my own hands and confronting these parties, but God has shown me through His word that He will chastise the guilty parties for their behavior without my help or intervention.
I've learned in life that people will hurt and disappoint you. Often times it the very people who profess to be Christians. God is the only one who never will let us down because He loves us unconditionally. HE is in control of this situation. I know HE will burden the heart of those in the wrong.
You have done nothing wrong by eexpressing your feelings about this situation. I believe it's like the "anonymous" post said - there are people feeling guilty.
Just keep looking UP! HE will work this situation out.
Love ya,