My inability, okay – unwillingness, to be anonymous has created more belongingness across the net than I have ever known in the supposedly more tangible world. Of course, the true culprit is my refusal to remain mute for long as the desire to respond inevitably leads to yet another membership somewhere. There is no denying the instant access with nearly as ready acceptance is perhaps the most appealing aspect of the internet. Whether one is grateful for the chance to be exactly who they are without pretense or thankful their persona need not make an appearance before their opinion, the expression of self is certainly more honest — even in the deceit.
(_)> “Obscurity is the refuge of incompetence.” – Jubal in ‘Stranger In A Strange Land’ by Robert A. Heinlein
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Hey, cool, you post less than Dave and I.
I loved “Stranger in a Strange Land”—it was one of the books that truly changed my life; it did not lead me, however, to seek obscurity. Hence, my proclivity for striking up conversations with people I hardly know—actually, that doesn’t count in your case, as I’ve been following your exploits vicariously through Dave.
My dear JD Jr., talk about your understatements!? Glad my absence served some purpose tho’! ;->
As for you, dearest Lorna, what good taste you have! Mais oui, YOU would never seek obscurity for you, I feel confident, are *not* incompetent.
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