While holding my newborn son in my arms this morning I was enjoying his sweet sleeping face and thought I'd relax at my desk, maybe check my mail, see what's new in the world.
And I had a thought.
Anonymous posting is funny. It's almost always reserved for hate, right? Who, when seeing something pleasing or inspiring would comment praise and encouragement but then say "oh, no, I don't want them to know who I am...click anonymous!" Nah, it doesn't matter, then, right?
I don't mean to take away anyone's right to hate. More power to you if hate is the only force that gets you out in the morning. We all know the world doesn't have enough of it. Go forth and spew your vile anonymously to those who otherwise would have enjoyed their day.
But let me know if I've yet to be honored with making your acquaintance. I'm curious to see if your hate is grounded in a real world encounter with me or if your hate is pure and impersonal.
Because some of this stuff is really good! I mean, how it digs into your heart and really pokes at the insecurities and vulnerability. Brilliant!
I say, take credit for your poetic gems! Don't leave the world hanging as to the identity of its most thoughtful and creative wizards of negativity. Stamp your dark seal of bitterness and disapproval proudly, don't hide in the shadows. I mean, I've got this blog where it's pretty clear that I, Erik, am putting all of this up here. Only seems fair.
Have a beautiful day!
4 comments:
Holy cow! I didn't know you guys were that far along, congrats!!!!
People overall are cowards, it's easier to say rude things to your face anon, even in the virtual world.
I used to get anonymous comments all the time, but I changed that setting, I like knowing who the hell is leaving comments, I'm nosy like that.
Again, congrats to you and your wife!
Thanks a lot!
Eliot was born on Halloween.
I agree and understand your decision but I like to give people the option to be cowards should they deem it necessary for themselves.
Haha.
Awesome.
You know, Virginia Woolf once said that anything signed "Anon" was surely written by a woman. I'm pretty sure she was talking about a whole different can of worms, but perhaps your sleuthing skills can start there. ;)
Chin up, Erik.
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