Previous journal removed due to someone pointing out the possible grief I'd get for specifically naming folks, as well as getting the staff riled up. Bad idea. But I had to get that crap out of my system.

The general jist of the message for those folks who are confused or missed my enlongated rant about furry ineptitude?

Proper communication and basic social respect. I don't care if you're a natural asshat, or if you've got this weird idea that people have to know you before you treat them like human beings, but everyone needs to learn (or re-learn) proper communication skills. The following are some GREAT examples:

1) Be direct. That doesn't mean be blunt or rude, but if you need to talk to someone, or if someone is doing something that makes you uncomfortable, tell them right now. Do something to get their attention, like tapping them on the shoulder, and then tell them! "Excuse me, but can I talk to you about <insert subject here>?" or "Pardon me, but there's a problem I need to talk to you about." or even "Please stop doing that." If you do that, no one can say you didn't try, and if it keeps up, speak to someone in charge! Don't be all passive aggressive!

2) Man-handling and violation of personal space are a big, fucking no-no. I don't care how pissed off you are, or if the person in question is being disgusting, you do not just start rough-housing them, ESPECIALLY if you're just doing it to get their attention. The only reason you should start yanking folks around are if it's an emergency (aka they're drunk and gunna puke, or if there's a fire and you're trying to save their lives) Now, if the two of you are man-handling each other for sexual reasons that's a whole 'nother story. But you get the idea.

3) Everyone is entitled to their own opinion. But that doesn't mean it's going to change anything, nor are you entitled to whine and complain. At social functions, it's not expected that you're going to be best of friends with everyone. But do NOT make a fuss if someone you particularly dislike shows up. Just because you don't like them doesn't mean they don't belong at the social function, no matter how big your ego is.