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Playing along.

posted a month ago by TheMan18 (13130)
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Hi folks.

In your opinion, there are exceptions of course but sometimes, and say I OR others or BOTH can think the same, in some matters or situations, is it possible, even if you don't agree, for example, to simply PLAY ALONG, pretend, as in, don't show true emotions of anger and whatnot in some or other moments?

For example, someone, including me, might feel emotionally drained at something and it goes BEYOND this is "right" or "wrong" (with latter, I heard some people go mad, again, I AM NOT "criticizing" ANYONE, but point is, the stigma of some or other things sometimes affects people beyond basic lack of respect for wrongness, and this includes various degrees of people being JUSTIFIABLY "offended" and whatnot), is it OK to ask some folks just to be for one minute on my wavelength and be well alright and inform me I have nothing to worry about and a right to move on? Without criticism, accusations of any kind and the lot - even if OK MAYBE you feel a certain way about me however INCORRECTLY? Like a child who doesn't want a teacher or his parents to continue having a go at him?

Is that alright? And what if people REFUSE, BESIDES asking the obvious "Do they have a "right" to do so?", how about, even if they DO, would that be more or less EFFECTIVE?

But anyways, playing along, is that alright, at least sometimes, thanks.

[–] TheMan18 (13130) 12 days ago

Of course, I cannot, will not and don't even want to FORCE anyone into it. But thing is, sometimes in life, I just can't help it. And I know some people WILL say its wrong and tell me various tales based on how I am "not exactly important" and simply not "allowed" to do this, and if I vehemently protest and disagree, they will further get mad at me and tell me they "don't like me" and some people won't have a problem with stating I don't have a mind of my own.

But still...

And I don't of course mean to say think opposite as in right instead of left and no one suggests people simply overlook let alone "thank others" for doing wrong (i.e. people can get irritated if they stubbed their toe, it may not be traumatic or cause a life long or other injury, but it is irritating and people aren't "thankful" for that) but still... In some cases, not be too mad, not hold a grudge, not be too blunt etc as in hard on others. And play along as in don't mind to MENTALLY EXPLORE the conventions of certain situations without being totally put off and offended full stop and "simple as that" etc.

Even if I and others ultimately understand, reality, etc etc etc. Cheers.

[–] StoneKeeper (27674) 12 days ago

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[–] TheMan18 (13130) 12 days ago

OK...

[–] StoneKeeper (27674) 12 days ago

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[–] Keelai (35380) 11 days ago

🤣

[–] jriley555 (8388) 12 days ago

Yeah, sure, man. Whatever you say.

[–] TheMan18 (13130) 12 days ago

"Not to worry" is my motto... And yes, all the best wishes to all in 2025. :)

[–] fourlemons (2843) 12 days ago

Not to sound like a jerk, because I'm really not a jerk, but if you could limit your posts to three sentences I would answer them. Maybe that could be like a fun challenge game for you.

[–] TheMan18 (13130) 12 days ago

One day I will try, but then 3 sentences is WAY too short, even more than that, if I am EMOTIONALLY touched by something, it is for me physically, or physiologically, IMPOSSIBLE, but you can still guess or get the emotional gist of it, and I bet in a respectable way, you will disagree. Don't worry, I will NOT think of you as "a jerk" or anything like that BUT, as I said in last few years folks, OK everyone IS entitled to their opinions, please don't think too much of ME as one, although in few cases I bet - can't convince all, but still...

Will try...

[–] fourlemons (2843) 12 days ago

I don't think you're a jerk at all, but I think you'd get more responses with short posts. Like I said, maybe you could turn it into some sort of fun challenge for yourself. It's possible to say a lot with a little.

[–] TheMan18 (13130) 12 days ago

No worries, will definitely think about it, Happy New year by the way and all the best wishes for 2025.

[–] fourlemons (2843) 12 days ago

Same to you.

[–] Keelai (35380) 11 days ago

I read it twice and have zero idea what you're trying to say.

[–] 123Guy (7668) 11 days ago

it would be VERY GOOD for him (it? AI bot?) to learn to summarize to 3 snetances. That way, it might make some sort of defineable sense.
But, he (it) is on purpose choosing not to improve or upgrade.

[–] MarkPh (508) 12 days ago

The context where this would apply the most at least for me is religion, where I'm not just an atheist but downright anti-theist.
There was a time during the first wave of Covid here in northern Italy, before vaccines became available, where so many people have lost friends and relatives and the religious ones just couldn't grasp how their god could have let these people die.
To me the totally obvious answer would have been "because he doesn't exist", but under the given circumstances you just can't say that and "gods ways are mysterious" seemed totally wrong from my point of view.

Most times I ended up saying nothing, give them a hug or something, but remain quiet.

[–] FredBurroughs (21969) 11 days ago

Have you considered joining an improv group?

[–] AmeriGirl26 (14787) 11 days ago

My advice for when one is emotionally drained is to take a little vacation, particularly if you've been around people too much and you're feeling overwhelmed. If you're the empath I think you might be, that's a common issue that can be solved with such problems.

As for "playing along" with what the majority wants, that depends entirely on the situation.