Nihil Obstat Posted December 15, 2012 Share Posted December 15, 2012 The crux of the issue that I have here is that I am concerned with how my words and actions effect others, especially young people who come to Phatmass, and I have been treated as though this is not respectable or welcome. Actually, all we said is that you are an adult and should not need us babysitting you. Because you started this thread talking about you, and how we are not looking out for you well enough. I am looking at the post right now- nothing at all about how "[your] words and actions effect [sic] others". As I said, you will find that we understand the concept of scandal quite well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theculturewarrior Posted December 15, 2012 Author Share Posted December 15, 2012 Actually, all we said is that you are an adult and should not need us babysitting you. Because you started this thread talking about you, and how we are not looking out for you well enough. I am looking at the post right now- nothing at all about how "[your] words and actions effect [sic] others". As I said, you will find that we understand the concept of scandal quite well. I have become unfamiliar with American culture. It has just been too long. I have forgotten how straightforward everybody is. In most of the world there are hidden layers meaning and nobody says things bluntly unless you ask them to or you have been married to them for a few years and her feelings for you have worn thin. I could have just said "Hey, we're all taking weed, me too, like it's something sexi but it's actually a harmful substance. There are young people here who are reading this, and I don't want them to get hurt." A lot of young people I know would have found that patronizing. I am comfortable being the butt of jokes, and to take that kind of treatment if I a young person incidentally reads what I have say and doesn't feel targeted or patronized. I do like being treated with charity though. So yeah, lesson learned. No more subtext. Subtlety is for my friends and family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nihil Obstat Posted December 15, 2012 Share Posted December 15, 2012 I have become unfamiliar with American culture. It has just been too long. I have forgotten how straightforward everybody is. In most of the world there are hidden layers meaning and nobody says things bluntly unless you ask them to or you have been married to them for a few years and her feelings for you have worn thin. I could have just said "Hey, we're all taking weed, me too, like it's something sexi but it's actually a harmful substance. There are young people here who are reading this, and I don't want them to get hurt." A lot of young people I know would have found that patronizing. I am comfortable being the butt of jokes, and to take that kind of treatment if I a young person incidentally reads what I have say and doesn't feel targeted or patronized. I do like being treated with charity though. So yeah, lesson learned. No more subtext. Subtlety is for my friends and family. This would have been so much easier if you had simply read our last debate on marijuana. It is barely bumped off the front page of the Debate board, for goodness' sake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theculturewarrior Posted December 15, 2012 Author Share Posted December 15, 2012 No matter how badly I've been treated, I still have to wrong about something, don't I? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nihil Obstat Posted December 15, 2012 Share Posted December 15, 2012 No matter how badly I've been treated, I still have to wrong about something, don't I? You are persistent. I will give you that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theculturewarrior Posted December 15, 2012 Author Share Posted December 15, 2012 (edited) It's one of those rare situations in life where I am in the right. I will not back down from this. You can let this thread die anytime you want. You seem persistent yourself, and I expect a reply. Edited December 15, 2012 by theculturewarrior Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 15, 2012 Share Posted December 15, 2012 Why don't you attack alcohol...its just as bad if not worse...no its worse for sure...but anyhow... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theculturewarrior Posted December 15, 2012 Author Share Posted December 15, 2012 Because I haven't brought it up, I haven't contributed to glamorizing it. I haven't contributed to bringing any kind of scandal into the world as far as that is concerned. I started this thread to undo the damage I have done, and I think I have made restitution. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 15, 2012 Share Posted December 15, 2012 Gotcha Godbless... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nihil Obstat Posted December 15, 2012 Share Posted December 15, 2012 It's one of those rare situations in life where I am in the right. I will not back down from this. You can let this thread die anytime you want. You seem persistent yourself, and I expect a reply. As I said, we just had this debate. Like two weeks ago. I am not planning on having it again. Here is a link, because while I am lazy, I am not quite that lazy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theculturewarrior Posted December 15, 2012 Author Share Posted December 15, 2012 (edited) Before I read it, I want to ask you one question. In it, did a disabled American tell you that his life was destroyed by marijuana abuse? If you tell me yes, then I owe you an apology. Edited December 15, 2012 by theculturewarrior Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theculturewarrior Posted December 15, 2012 Author Share Posted December 15, 2012 (edited) I want to be very clear about one thing. I am here with a divine purpose and this is it: to help people. I am called to the disabled, to the mentally ill, and to atheists and agnostics, if nothing else, to tell them know that there is Catholic who gets it. I guess I am now called to hopeless romantics since they are disabled too. If you find something I post irritating, it might make more sense if you ask "who is he trying to help?" College students, as an intellectual I am at a par with your professors, although I am outpaced by most of the world in every other way. I am not competing with you. I am trying to help people and I will let nothing stand in my way. I am very humble. My disability will allow nothing else. I am very kindhearted, although my delivery may unsettle you. I am a devoted husband and father. I am going to help the people that I am called to until dUSt bans me, and if you want to win an argument while I am doing what God put me on earth to do, well, you are outgunned. You are so blessed that you can go so much further than me in life, but I have been an intellectual for longer than you have been a college student. It is not fair for me to let this go on. Edited December 15, 2012 by theculturewarrior Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ice_nine Posted December 15, 2012 Share Posted December 15, 2012 (edited) TCW sorry if you felt offended by anything I said. Sometimes it's good not be so srs. And to be honest I still don't understand where your indignation is directed or why but hey to each is own. Good luck dealing with all your shiz tho. God bless Edited December 15, 2012 by Ice_nine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theculturewarrior Posted December 15, 2012 Author Share Posted December 15, 2012 (edited) I began this thread only because I was upset with myself and the example that I set. No worries! I am actually pleased with what I have accomplished and I offer it to God. Edited December 15, 2012 by theculturewarrior Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ice_nine Posted December 15, 2012 Share Posted December 15, 2012 I think you should probably cut yourself some slack in any case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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