tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8431865736422930321.post6127677651735493230..comments2023-05-11T11:39:13.988-04:00Comments on That's Life ... Sometimes!!!: Serious Sunday #2: Users, Losers & AbusersRichard Rumplehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15478732756685966429noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8431865736422930321.post-75022640832714306242013-08-02T18:09:21.213-04:002013-08-02T18:09:21.213-04:00Melanie - Really good to see you here. Including...Melanie - Really good to see you here. Including this one on Sunday, I wrote one on Tuesday, and two last night (one for the FTSF blog hop already published, and one to be released for Saturday's 10 Things Of Thankful). Since I'm also working 6-7 days a week at 10-11 hours per day, I find I've developed a habit of nodding out in front of the computer with my keys still on the keyboard. My wife thinks I'm getting old. I think she's a bitch. lol I remember a couple of posts you'd made where you were taken advantage of. I know the kindness you have in your heart for animals and humans will provide a target for many. Still, be on your guard and keep smiling! Many Thanks!Richard Rumplehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15478732756685966429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8431865736422930321.post-64542283113046443162013-08-02T10:06:02.722-04:002013-08-02T10:06:02.722-04:00Wow, you've been so busy blogging lately! Just...Wow, you've been so busy blogging lately! Just had a quick look. If you can keep up with all your blogging full-time, then I sure as hell had better do the same working part-time! I can honestly say that I've NEVER used someone but I've had plenty of people use me. My favourite one is "friends" who call you up when you know for certain that all their other plans fell through. I don't hang around those people anymore - I woke up about two years ago. Great post! Hope you have a fab weekend and lots of relaxing!Melanie Chisnallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13185780861280344366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8431865736422930321.post-84522565337399433852013-08-01T20:49:15.009-04:002013-08-01T20:49:15.009-04:00Sarah - Sorry I'm late in answering this. Sli...Sarah - Sorry I'm late in answering this. Slipped by me with my busy work schedule away from blogging. It does happen way too often, unfortunately. I, as well as my friends, have had it happen. It's tough to see it again and again, inside the blogging world and outside in the business world. An occasional reminder could open eyes and possibly keep it from happening again. Keep the glasses, but keep them cleaned. I really wouldn't want you to be a victim, too. Many Thanks! Richard Rumplehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15478732756685966429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8431865736422930321.post-70710879742996767652013-07-29T02:25:58.964-04:002013-07-29T02:25:58.964-04:00Dammit Rich, way to fog up my rose colored glasses...Dammit Rich, way to fog up my rose colored glasses... <br /><br />I'm very cautious about who I let into my circles, but I have certainly seen some of my friends get that knife twisted in their backs! We live in a twisted dog eat aardvark world. It's sad what people will do to others to get ahead.<br /><br />Now if you'll excuse me this Pollyanna has to get back to her writin'...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8431865736422930321.post-63211602695313206722013-07-28T18:47:36.556-04:002013-07-28T18:47:36.556-04:00Julie - Thanks for your kind words on this one. Y...Julie - Thanks for your kind words on this one. You know I love you to death, but let me say one thing that might tick you off. "I hope you've learned from your experience!" You are so open and friendly and see only the good in people. No cynicism at all. You trust that your friendliness and instruction will be appreciated. You are a prime target for the abuser. They will prey upon your innocence and take you to the cleaners if you allow it. I think you have a better idea now as to who your friends really are. Use this knowledge to assist you in your future decisions, without becoming cynical, and keep yourself safe. Many Thanks!Richard Rumplehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15478732756685966429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8431865736422930321.post-57909530898663383542013-07-28T18:42:02.291-04:002013-07-28T18:42:02.291-04:00Kerri - I'm beginning to wonder the same thin...Kerri - I'm beginning to wonder the same thing! lol An example of what you say would be evident in comedy. Like yesterday's blog, I used Kristi, as she used me, as straight man recipients to our jokes about each other. That style, as long as the other party knows it's all in jest, is acceptable. Many types are. But there are many other areas of gray, and some that are just damn black and white that need to be addressed. These are the folks this blog was truly addressed. Many are obviously thinking about it as the views to this blog are still way up, but the comments few. Many Thanks!Richard Rumplehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15478732756685966429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8431865736422930321.post-50345689870379131422013-07-28T18:38:38.283-04:002013-07-28T18:38:38.283-04:00Terrye - Glad you approved of this one. It's ...Terrye - Glad you approved of this one. It's disheartening to see your friends taken advantage of, whether it be in life or on the web. Those that prey in this area need to change their ways immediately, or face the wrath of the populace. You and I know it's just wrong to do it, regardless of the excuse one can offer. Funny, though, how most of the excuses find money and greed at their roots. Love your message to the users. Many Thanks!Richard Rumplehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15478732756685966429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8431865736422930321.post-22579124465876199512013-07-28T14:59:16.358-04:002013-07-28T14:59:16.358-04:00Rich, this was so good. I've experienced exact...Rich, this was so good. I've experienced exactly what you're talking about. It's so hard, especially in this age of "Everything online". You want to hope that people have the wherewithall to not step all over people to get to the top, but it would be naive to assume I guess.<br /><br />Thanks for writing this!! xoAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15618867858623697571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8431865736422930321.post-40486654875753489822013-07-28T14:37:39.362-04:002013-07-28T14:37:39.362-04:00Hmmm...I wonder if you have spent too much time wi...Hmmm...I wonder if you have spent too much time with Lizzie. ;0<br /><br />But you are right, again, when you go serious. We all abuse and use. I just hope it is in moderation.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05615930943939757293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8431865736422930321.post-3041741089377721472013-07-28T13:47:25.187-04:002013-07-28T13:47:25.187-04:00Man, Rich, you nailed that one. I hope some of the...Man, Rich, you nailed that one. I hope some of the users and abusers read this and a little lightbulb goes off. I've seen too many of my friends stabbed in the back by others that they "thought" were their friends. I don't know what's worse, seeing them used for their knowledge, their position, or just because the user thought they could get away with it.<br /><br />And a message to the users: really? You didn't think the rest of us wouldn't notice you taking advantage of our friends? I hope Karma stabs you in the asshole and you spend the rest of your life constipated. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07285654347088740166noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8431865736422930321.post-78881679612164680932013-07-28T07:52:11.737-04:002013-07-28T07:52:11.737-04:00As you say, I think we all wear shades of them at ...As you say, I think we all wear shades of them at times.<br /><br />The more I think about it, the more I remember things I wish I'd not done, or done differently (this is like coming to confession! (probably)) and I daresay most people are the same.<br /><br />You're right though - it's about learning from it and taking the feedback (and hopefully being part of a community where such feedback can be freely given when the line is overstepped) and responding positively, with change.Lizzihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17480448062269641320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8431865736422930321.post-72872078427606752382013-07-28T05:25:21.034-04:002013-07-28T05:25:21.034-04:00Lizzi - I think everyone has a shadow in the clos...Lizzi - I think everyone has a shadow in the closet they wish they'd never worn in public. Some just have many more than others. Learning from mistakes is common. To never learn and to continue using is simply wrong. Public opinion polls are seen on public figures almost daily. Perhaps, if we were judged as critically on our actions, we might think twice before doing them, especially since we don't have the money or power to influence them the way some do. The mostly innocent may look at this and say, "This isn't me." But, hopefully, they may also open their eyes and see whom it may be, possibly even in their inner circles, before they become the victims. Many Thanks!Richard Rumplehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15478732756685966429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8431865736422930321.post-65045501820797547462013-07-28T05:04:35.899-04:002013-07-28T05:04:35.899-04:00I don't think I've particularly any of tho...I don't think I've particularly any of those things (though I'm sure if we dug deep enough, elements of them would be visible). <br /><br />The good (and bad) thing about the internet is its transparency - especially on blogs. It's all out there, the lovely and the very ugly, which means folks are (often) more enabled to make a valid decision when forming an opinion about someone.<br /><br />It's what they do with it from there - I have been involved in a few 'situations' which I've not been proud of, where a kind of mob mentality has broken out. Guess that makes me a different kind of loser.Lizzihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17480448062269641320noreply@blogger.com