It's the worst feeling. Someone's mad at you, but you have no idea why, or what you did, and they won't ever tell you.
The thing is, I genuinely try not to step on anyone's toes. I try to be respectful and kind to everyone. Especially on this site. The only times I am ever not, is when someone says something that offends me or my core values- but in those instances, I will explicitly tell them why it was offensive or against my core values. I don't like being passive aggressive.
So, the deal was... I was reading a blog post yesterday, from a regular blogger on here. I enjoy reading what other people post as much, sometimes more, than posting my own crap. Because I don't want any personal drama to spill over onto here (and because it's probably against the rules anyway) I can't say who it was. All I know is, I read a blog post they wrote and really connected with it- in a positive way. I wanted to leave a comment to let them know I appreciated it.
The text window woudln't pop up. I couldn't figure out why.
Then I tried to at least "Like" (Heart) the post- but it was disabled. What was going on? Some site glitch?
So then I thought, okay, well at least I will send them a D.M. A message popped up, "You are blocked from contacting...(name of member.)"
huh, WHAT?
The thing is, I don't remember any sort of negative interaction with this person at all, at any time. Either on the forums or in a blog post- ever. I have never contacted them in any fashion, nor have they contacted me. It wasn't a "Rejection" thing because we are seeking the opposite thing anyway; I would never have a reason to approach them for a "Hey lets hook up" thing in the first place. I know sometimes disagreements erupt on the forums but I strive to avoid taking part in these kind of contentious topics- and certainly never got into it with this person.
So.... what did I do??
I obviously must have struck a nerve but clearly didn't mean to. Whatever it was, if that person is reading this, then I am sorry if I somehow offended you, or said or did the wrong thing.
I know there are some people who say "Well, it isn't your buisness what other people think of you" but I never agreed with that. What other people think of you is a reflection of how you treat them, or how what you do and say affects them. Unless you want to go through life saying "F$%^K it, I don't care if everyone thinks I'm a douche nozzle." In which case, you will probably end up being one. And I strive to be a better person than that.
And again, to the person who blocked me, I apologize for whatever it was that I did or said that got me blocked. I hope it is okay if I still read your blog, because you are a great writer and you say some inspiring things.
So, I'll end this with a MUSIC CORNER:
The best way to honor a fallen comrade would be to share his music with all you people.
Caustic Resin was a band that combined shoegaze pop with hard rock and a heavy, fuzzed out noise that washes over you with heavy psychadelic sounds. So here, let this wash over you and take you away. Bassist Tommy "Dirtweed" Romich passed away a couple weeks ago (upper left in band photo) so hopefully his music will live on.