-Keep in mind I rarely do rants. I only do this sort of thing when I get ticked off enough xD-

So, having been here for three years, I've noticed some "issues" that people frequently have, or "problems" that seem to reoccur all the time. The reason I put these words in quotations is because, to me, what people keep going on about aren't actually problematic. They just seem like big issues to those blathering on about them, because said people have no idea what a real crisis is

People in this generation grow up with everything handed to them, and if something doesn't go right, them moan and complain that its the worst thing. Jealousy, lust, stupidity, negativity, such emotions run rampant, and honestly I'm sick of seeing them. I'm not trying to be offensive or egotistical, but I've seen and dealt with a lot in the 22 years I've been on this planet, so I can safely say that the majority of what people complain about are small potatoes compared to a lot of other stuff they COULD be dealing with

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1.) Disagreements on the Internet, and wanting to leave because of it. This has to be one of the big ones that I honestly don't get, and didn't want to understand but felt compelled to know. I see countless journal and posts of people whining about how they got into an argument with somebody else, or there was some sort of misunderstanding, or how people feel that nobody truly understands who they are or what they feel. And because of this they feel that leaving FA or disowning the Internet will solved their problems.

Seriously people? Dafuq is wrong with you? There are just as many jerks out int he real world as there are on in the cyber universe. The only difference is that online you can actually block or ignore these people (or just, you know, LOG OFF) whereas if you're working or at school you have to either stand and take it or tell somebody. Those people that think if they leave the FA because they got into a fight with someone or got their feelings hurt really don't know what they're talking about because there is literally no difference if you talk to people online or off. Hell, you're more likely to find nicer people her eon FA because its a community where everybody has a lot in common, and tend to be nicer since there's no peer pressure. Anytime somebody takes a crack at me here, I just laugh and stop talking to them, its that simple

2.) Complaining you can't live without somebody, and either have no reason to live because of that, or constantly search for a mate. Now, I know I'm about to sound like a massive hypocrite when I talk about this subject, but really I'm not. Yes, I'm in a relationship with the most amazing guy I could ever ask for. However, that doesn't mean I don't still have a sense of independence, and before I was mated I didn't go around looking for or hooking up with every single guy that batted an eyelash at me. People these days seem conditioned to thinking "If I'm not in a relationship, I'm garbage and NEED someone as soon as possible" I must ask you: Why? Yes, I know its wonderful to have someone in your life, to share good times and bad with, but why go so far as to be desperate and to be depressed without someone?

I just don't get it, its a common, unspoken law that if you want someone that you're most likely to spend the rest of your life with, you wait for them. Make friends with someone, get to know them, and if it goes right it'll blossom into love. You can't just look around and throw yourself at people or whip your dick out and accept whoever takes it. That's not how love works! If you go by that logic, then you're not going to get anybody but people who want to use you and move on to the next piece of meat. You guys are people, not dolls. Open your eyes and move forward with your lives

3.) People who will tell you one thing, but go around and say something else, going so far as to make a journal about it. Why the Hell do people do this? I mean really? Why do you feel the need to call people out in a public post, telling those to avoid this person because they did such and such, or because you heard so and so about them? It is absolutely pointless and childish of you. Any normal person would just send them a note or email or something and talk to them about it, and if it isn't resolved, you block them or something. What is the point in making a public announcement that somebody is a loser in your eyes?

The only explanation I can come up with is because people get a sense of satisfaction of knowing they hurt somebody, or caused them trouble because they themselves were hurt by them. And that concept is just sickening. You're no better than thy are if you do that, all you're doing is proving your a sad person who can't handle stress, so you drag people down with you when you don't feel so hot. It literally boils down to nothing but that right there

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And those are the three pet peeves I have that I tend to see around here. This is why I almost never respond to journals, because they're all layered with posts about these sorts of things. So I just nuke the group because its nearly impossible to pick out the journals about sensible subjects. There are a lot more items I could add to this list, but they either relate to the above mentioned, or they just aren't as frequent

Anyway, thanks for lending your eyes for those who actually took the time to read this. Hopefully some learned from this. If not, then you can't blame a coon for trying, right? x3