Internet People Are Sensitive!
Posted by ListenToLeon on
January 8, 2009
I have been writing humor over here at www.ListenToLeon.net since 2004. During that time, I have discovered one ultimate, universal truth: Internet people are way too sensitive! It does not matter if I write something to intentionally stir controversy, or if I go out of my way to be politically correct because someone will still find something to get upset about. I actually have three examples from this week alone to highlight my point.
- Example 1: I wrote something about interracial dating in 2009 over on www.Blackpower.com. I expressed my opinion honestly and clearly, but I also made sure to treat the subject with the proper amount of respect and sensitivity since it’s a complex one. I’m not suprised that the first comment was an ignorant one, but I’m glad that the sensible-to-simpleton ratio is on the intelligent side. We’ll see how things progress, as more people read the article.
- Example 2: Remember the entry that I wrote entitled “Thuggin In Tight Slacks” about skinny jeans on men? Well, it didn’t go over well with one skinny jeans wearer who accused me of “hating” and left an angry comment. I have to assume it’s angry…That, or his Caps Lock button is stuck. I wrote a response to that fellow’s nut-hugger angst, but I was left wondering why trend whores always accuse people of hating on them. People are entitled to their own opinion, so get over yourselves! I believe Common said it best: “If I don’t like it, I don’t like it. That don’t mean that I’m hating.“
- Example 3: My blog heckler resurfaced! Die-hard readers probably remember what I’m referring to, but for the benefit of everyone else, here’s what happened: This one fellow whom I’ve never met in real life kept coming here leaving all kinds of desparaging and slanderous comments, and even created a blog of his own to express how much he hates me. Once someone gave me a picture of the guy, I made fun of him to the point that he disappeared from sight for years. Well, the amnesty blog brought him out of old bitter jackass retirement, and he has been emailing foolishness to me all day. I can’t be too mad though, because after clowning him, I started winning awards for the site, and getting people to pay me to write for them…so it all worked out in the end.
I have literally hundreds of other examples that I could list here, and it’s just plain crazy. This is a comedy site, yet some people can’t seem to “get it.” If you take personal issue with anything I’ve made jokes about here, you might want to try looking at yourself in the mirror. Chances are, you’ll find that you’re insecure, bitter about your own life…or just plain stupid. I understand that the people who have gotten kicked around the most are usually the first to lash out and pick fights. Still, that’s no excuse to use the internet to let your true douchebag colors show. Get a sense of humor. Get a life. Get over it. Goodnight.
P.S. One final note to the overly sensitive types: Take a trip over here. It might do your punk ass some good!
12 Responses to “Internet People Are Sensitive!”
Internet people are sensitive. I have examples from youtube, myspace and everywhere else. Think about the crazy little white girl that killed herself because somebody on myspace told her too.
I guess it comes down to people in general are sensitive. Since the internet has become a basic form of communication like the telephone. People are starting to take it as serious as a phone call.
By afreshmusic on Jan 8, 2009
The internet is just a microcosm of society as a whole. Only difference is anonymity affords some of these bammas courage they wouldn’t have otherwise. If they are that sensitive, they should dye their hair black, go sit in a corner and write sad poetry. Ol’ disconsolate faces.
By PBG on Jan 8, 2009
example 3: i went to that post that was one of the funniest shits i have ever read that and the one about the 2 ugly girls on the metro train with talking about “girl i hope he dont come opver and talk 2 me” man i laugh thinking about that 1
By Jeff on Jan 8, 2009
haha, dude looks like a wanna-be Prince.
By jkc on Jan 8, 2009
I think people are just sensitive. In general.
By deutlich on Jan 8, 2009
Oh god. I remember him now…. yikes.
People will always get their feelings hurt, it doesn’t matter what it is. They take it as a personal affront against them. *shrug* Don’t worry about it, because if you did, there would be absolutely nothing to write about.
By mary on Jan 8, 2009
internet thugs, they all need hugs
By cephas on Jan 8, 2009
lol..but this is so true though. I get it all the time on my blog…especially when I do my Light skinned v. Dark skinned entries…I stating your opinion automatically gives you a complex….
By Claudette J on Jan 8, 2009
I went and read your post on Interracial Dating and I definitely feel what you are saying. I blogged about it recently and even when I spoke on my own preferences I still caught flack from someone who claimed they were secure in their interracial relationship, yet here they were getting all sensitive because I don’t choose to date outside my race.
People tend to take things seriously when the person who posted the blog doesn’t even know them personally. You are not going to like everything you read, but damn do you have to get upset and blog stalk all because you took something serious that was just one person’s point of view?
By Black Girl Thinking on Jan 9, 2009
I just had someone shoot me the deuces because they felt I was reprimanding them because I commented on their comment. Funny thing is I didn’t comment aggressively and I even left a “LOL” at the end IN CASE it was taken seriously…can’t win for losing. So I guess we’re no longer friends anymore? I don’t even know but it was utterly ridiculous. *shrugs* people do seem more sensitive on the internet than in person…
By AssertiveWit on Jan 13, 2009
I like how you made the designation between the Internet and Real Life.
We think alike, brother.
By Kofi Bofah on Jan 15, 2009
It does amaze me that people so often get to feeling some kinda way. I don’t understand why you would get so offended about something that is not even targetted to them. Sensitive thugs y’all all need hugs….
By Naturally Alise on Jan 15, 2009