The Confession Booth: Post something very personal about yourself

[Franzl]

Facebook really makes it a lot easier to show that kind of artificial sympathy. I completely understand your reaction towards it.

[Sopranos Republican]

I don't blame you for being angry, there a lot of people on Facebook who do nothing besides post superficial "oh I love you" sh**t, when in reality, they actually hate or dislike that person. Not saying these people hated or disliked her, because I don't know them, but I know there are a lot of people who just want to look like the compassionate hero, while not really caring about people.

[DemPGH]

Really nice post, Hagrid. The very name itself "Facebook" implies superficiality. I find it to be superficial across the board like that, and were it not for five or so people I would probably have nothing to do with it. A friend of a friend of a friend kind of person will friend me, someone I don't even know, and I don't approve them anymore. And I don't update with that silly "going to pick up the kids and put a roast in the oven" stuff.

[Grumpier Than Uncle Joe]

I just checked and the statute of limitations isn't up yet, so you'll have to wait to hear mine.

[Antonio the Sixth]

Really nice post, Hagrid. The very name itself "Facebook" implies superficiality. I find it to be superficial across the board like that, and were it not for five or so people I would probably have nothing to do with it. A friend of a friend of a friend kind of person will friend me, someone I don't even know, and I don't approve them anymore. And I don't update with that silly "going to pick up the kids and put a roast in the oven" stuff.

I'm so proud of only having 30some friends. These people with hundreds, or even thousands of friends are so ridiculous.

[MASHED POTATOES. VOTE!]

I've accidentally killed a beautiful mermaid once. I was fishing and she went for a bite. Not really my fault, she should've know better, but I can't stop feeling guilty.

Before she died she told me her name, and it wasn't Ariel.

[tik 🪀✨]

I've accidentally killed a beautiful mermaid once. I was fishing and she went for a bite. Not really my fault, she should've know better, but I can't stop feeling guilty.

Before she died she told me her name, and it wasn't Ariel.

Oh my god.

Was it?

Please say it wasn't Greg.

Oh my god

GO TO HELL

[Sopranos Republican]

Really nice post, Hagrid. The very name itself "Facebook" implies superficiality. I find it to be superficial across the board like that, and were it not for five or so people I would probably have nothing to do with it. A friend of a friend of a friend kind of person will friend me, someone I don't even know, and I don't approve them anymore. And I don't update with that silly "going to pick up the kids and put a roast in the oven" stuff.

I'm so proud of only having 30some friends. These people with hundreds, or even thousands of friends are so ridiculous.

Same here bro, I am proud to have 25.

[Fmr. Pres. Duke]

Facebook is part of life these days. It's hard to live without it, whether that's a good thing or not.

[MASHED POTATOES. VOTE!]

I've accidentally killed a beautiful mermaid once. I was fishing and she went for a bite. Not really my fault, she should've know better, but I can't stop feeling guilty.

Before she died she told me her name, and it wasn't Ariel.

Oh my god.

Was it?

Please say it wasn't Greg.

Oh my god

GO TO HELL

Come on, bro, accidents happens.

Also, she turned into a very tasty fishburgers, so she did not die in vain.

[Kitteh]

I miss this thread. Many good laughs were had here. Let's resurrect it. I'll start things off.

I only actually like around 25% of the people here. It's mildly annoying to see so many polls on "opinion of [person X]" where everyone automatically says that they like the person. Of course, I'm sure that there are always a lot who dislike the person in question but are too embarrassed to say so.

[Bacon King]

I can kinda relate to the other side of that- I battle with chronically low self esteem so on some level I feel like most of the people who say they like me are just being nice, both here and irl

[Torie]

Within the rules of the site, and some minimal level of decorum (some think I put the bar too low on that, bared hairy chests and all), I post everything personal about myself about anything (no doubt Grumps is sick of it, and Snowguy thinks I'm self absorbed). I'm an open book.  Why shouldn't I be?

[Torie]

I can kinda relate to the other side of that- I battle with chronically low self esteem so on some level I feel like most of the people who say they like me are just being nice, both here and irl

Not good, and you have an inaccurate perception of yourself BK - very inaccurate in my opinion. I hold you in very high esteem, and I don't really do that with very many people. Please trust my judgment on this, and feel free to contact me anytime. I care about you.

[anvi]

I can kinda relate to the other side of that- I battle with chronically low self esteem so on some level I feel like most of the people who say they like me are just being nice, both here and irl

As a fellow-sufferer of chronically low self-esteem, I think I understand your feelings, BK.  But one thing I have learned to do over the years, even in the midst of all my own unflagging self-doubt, is to trust people who say they really value me, and take them at their word.  They certainly don't have to say such things, they don't have to go out of their way to pretend, and generally do it out of real sincerity.  So, you and I haven't had any personal contact whatsoever, but I can tell from your posts on here that you're really brilliant, a fun guy to be around, and I enjoy reading everything you have to contribute on here.  No pretense in any of that.  I'm getting too old and transparent to pretend anymore anyway, so fwiw.  Cheers. 

[Hash]

Another confession: some girl in preschool/daycare (back in Quebec) wanted to marry me when we'd be older. Also, when on vacation in Petra (Jordan), we met some Bedouin girl who also said that she wanted to marry me and offered my dad camels in exchange (jokingly, but still). Then I joined the forum and my life went downhill.

[Kitteh]

I can kinda relate to the other side of that- I battle with chronically low self esteem so on some level I feel like most of the people who say they like me are just being nice, both here and irl

Yeah, I know that feeling. When you're feeling bad about yourself for some reason and people try to help with complements it often doesn't help, especially if it's something generic like "aww, you're not [ugly/pathetic/stupid/a failure/etc]". :/

fwiw, I know it's kinda ironic to say this right after I said complements often don't help, and also after I said I don't like that many people here, but you're one of my favorite people here (not in terms of like posting, but as a person) and one of only a couple I feel like I would get along with irl

[Atlas Has Shrugged]

I haven't made any contact with anyone from my school or any people my age in general at all this summer, besides sporadic texting with this one chick and few phone calls with my best friend. I also started drinking (not heavily and in a controlled manner), and writing really dark short stories.

[Zanas]

I committed theft in a store at a theme park at the age of 10, taking revenge for a machine of said park that had taken my money without working afterwards. It's now foreordained...

[Antonio the Sixth]

I only actually like around 25% of the people here. It's mildly annoying to see so many polls on "opinion of [person X]" where everyone automatically says that they like the person. Of course, I'm sure that there are always a lot who dislike the person in question but are too embarrassed to say so.

I generally have no problem saying it when I really dislike a poster (some of them can testify ), and like BK I tend to be a bit concerned by what some people who compliment me might say/think of me privately. That said, I think I am a less harsh grader than you, since all in all I think I like 50-60% of the regulars here (ranging from actual admiration to "flawed, but still an OK guy" judgments).

[They not like us]

Not a bad thing at all, but I feel as though I'm finally starting to learn to live with my depression. It's been a long road and I'm really proud of myself for finding new ways to cope when I get sad instead of self harming.

BK, I know how you feel. Except I go through paranoid streaks where I (to this day) feel like all my friends hate me. My girlfriend hates me, my friends want to kill me, etc. But believe me, if there is one person who is actually a genuinely awesome person, it's you.

[Hash]

I committed theft in a store at a theme park at the age of 10, taking revenge for a machine of said park that had taken my money without working afterwards. It's now foreordained...

I 'stole' a few books from my old library in Riyadh, a few of which previously belonged to the US Army (my old compound used to be a US military housing compound) but nobody in the entire country probably cared about said books (military uniforms and memorabilia books, a tour guide on the USSR, a few old atlases from the 80s, two old historical atlases).

Re: i hope the US Army doesn't sue me for stealing property

[Zanas]

My corpus delicti was a deck of cards. I still have it.

[Kitteh]

I used to shower consistently every day, basically as long as I can remember. With general apathy and depression and stuff now, I'm finding it hard to have get up the motivation to do that, so now if I'm not going to see anyone I really care about that day I'll often skip showering and just do it every other day. Same thing with brushing teeth. Not a big deal in itself but I feel kinda sh!tty about it given what it reflects.

[kcguy]

I was a member of the Earth expedition ship, the Icarus, which was dispatched on a research mission to Z'ha'dum late in 2256.  While on the expedition, we inadvertently awakened an ancient race known as the "Shadows", whereupon all of us on the expedition were either killed or made servants of the Shadows.  I pledged to serve the Shadows in any way they asked.

At the request of my associates, I recruited Centauri Ambassador Londo Mollari to entangle the Centauri in an alliance, helping them to make war on the Narn.  I am thus indirectly responsible for the conquest of the Narn Regime, the destruction of their homeworld, and the enslavement of their people.  The guilt for my actions weighs heavily on me, so I try to distract myself by posting on an internet messageboard about US politics.  Unfortunately, my other life has, on occasion, caught up with me here.  I brought my associates to the quarters of another Atlas moderator known as "The Vorlon" and, well, I've already given away far too many spoilers for those of you who haven't watched the reenactments of my adventures on TV, so I'll stop there.

I wouldn't worry about it.  Bygones.  No one's looking for revenge.

I mean, what would anyone do?  Place your severed head upon a pike as a warning unto the next ten generations that some bargains come at too high a price?  Pshaw.  What kind of person would do that?