[lumberjim]

Originally posted by warch
I dunno about the idea that this is just like a bunch of folk hanging out.

The whole private/ public thing has been wierd for me, still is. Its unique to this beast. Good and bad. Being a bodyless, faceless, at times gender neutral entity has been great. I'm able to roam,eavesdrop if not converse with a diverse field of thoughts. I like having my beliefs challenged, it makes me examine and really define them, sometimes change them. Its a form of connection that cuts through a lot of shit. And the human connections are great, addictive. hopefilled. supportive.

But new shit arrives. There is insecurity with relationships that are broadcast. Anonymity fades. There is performance. It maybe thrilling or equally disturbing. You need to define lines. In some state of intellectual or social isolation, are you using this forum to validate your exisitence some how? That's trouble. Ive had to ask myself that and smackdown the reality check. You can hang out, be yourself, with a unique illusion of intimacy. You can get to know very interesting parts of fellow dwellars, but its has its different limits.
Strange and interesting place, this.

see what i mean?

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