Winds of Change…

Filed under: Uncategorized — Jeff in Korea at 7:06 pm on Sunday, January 30, 2005

A few changes have been made here on my blog. To some, the changes may seem minor, while others may see the changes as significant. Some may not even notice the changes, and others will notice the changes immediately.

I will not get into the specifics of the changes other than to say that some people who read my blog have been concerned about some of the contents herein and the direction of a few of the posts.

While I maintain that the purpose of those posts were purely parody, satire, and to express my own shock, amazement, and outrage about certain things, others have felt that the writings were endorsements and promotion of those things. I am sure that those who know me well, understand that parody, satire, and sarcam are a big part of the way i critique society. These people also understand that it possible to say, “that is a good thing,” but sarcastically actually mean, “that is the worst, stupidest, and most offensive thing i have ever seen.” However, others who don’t know me, may not understand this and may think that my sarcasm is a reflection of my true views and feelings.

Ordinarily, I could overlook such comments from people that don’t know me and chalk them up to people’s misunderstanding, lack of humor, etc. However, the sources of these complaints were from people that I cannot, in good conscience, ignore. Thus, the changes were made and care will be taken to avoid such concerns in the future.

3 Comments »

Comment by observer

2 February 2005 @ 10:43 pm

But what is a blog without a distinctive voice? By definition this space is yours to articulate what you want, how you want. Editing your speech to correspond with a style others feel you should incorporate is puzzling. IMHO I urge you to continue to offer your unique - if sardonic - view of whatever issue you deem worthy of comment.

Comment by eric

9 February 2005 @ 10:06 pm

I agree with observer. Remember Aesop’s fable about the man, his son and the donkey. Eventually they all fell into the river, and for good reason. To pay too much attention to what others say about oneself is to lose oneself. One of the good things about the net versus the mainstream thingy is the spontaneity. For that I would even tolerate flames etc. At least on the net, you can’t get into fist fights. By all means carry on the good work.

Comment by Jef

27 February 2005 @ 6:57 am

I don’t know exactly what you’re referring to, but it sounds like you’re censoring yourself because of what other people have said.

I would say, don’t do that. Be who you are.

But that’s just me.

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