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The Exact Wrong Way To Note Me: A Teaching Moment.
13 years ago
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Stranger: Ummm hello*hides behind a wall*
Me: Hello.
Stranger: *peeks out*
Me: If you've got something to say just say it. I don't have time for this furry, RP, dicking around, bullshit. If you want to talk then talk. I am not a scary monster that requires these ridiculous theatrics. I do, however, and quite obviously, get extremely irritated with interactions like this. Please communicate with me like a normal human being. At least as much as it is possible for furries to do so.
Stranger: jezz and I thought you were a nice furry! T^T
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Do we see what went wrong here? Two messages before I got a single sentance out of this person, and only then because I went off on them slightly. I find this type of communication tactic infuriating. Your first message to me should be a clear statement of your intentions:
Hello, my name is (some damn thing). Just wanted to say I (adjective) your work. It makes me really (adjective). Since you seem to like (noun/s) I thought maybe we could be (type of relationship).
I hate it when people don't get to the point. It sends waves of rage crashing over me. A note is your chance to make a good impression. Don't waste it on hello. Because I will assume that the unspoken portion of your communication is "I am also developmentally disabled and therefore incredibly hard for you to relate to." If that's the case then tell me from the off. It's not a deal breaker. I will talk to pretty much anyone, and tolerate a vast stable of remarkably annoying people. Chances are you you'll fall in the middle of the spectrum with everyone else and we'll get along fine.
Starting a friendship like this is just shooting yourself in the foot.
Me: Hello.
Stranger: *peeks out*
Me: If you've got something to say just say it. I don't have time for this furry, RP, dicking around, bullshit. If you want to talk then talk. I am not a scary monster that requires these ridiculous theatrics. I do, however, and quite obviously, get extremely irritated with interactions like this. Please communicate with me like a normal human being. At least as much as it is possible for furries to do so.
Stranger: jezz and I thought you were a nice furry! T^T
END SCENE
Do we see what went wrong here? Two messages before I got a single sentance out of this person, and only then because I went off on them slightly. I find this type of communication tactic infuriating. Your first message to me should be a clear statement of your intentions:
Hello, my name is (some damn thing). Just wanted to say I (adjective) your work. It makes me really (adjective). Since you seem to like (noun/s) I thought maybe we could be (type of relationship).
I hate it when people don't get to the point. It sends waves of rage crashing over me. A note is your chance to make a good impression. Don't waste it on hello. Because I will assume that the unspoken portion of your communication is "I am also developmentally disabled and therefore incredibly hard for you to relate to." If that's the case then tell me from the off. It's not a deal breaker. I will talk to pretty much anyone, and tolerate a vast stable of remarkably annoying people. Chances are you you'll fall in the middle of the spectrum with everyone else and we'll get along fine.
Starting a friendship like this is just shooting yourself in the foot.
Also, I think I see a madlib in that post! lessee....
Hello, my name is (Black, Mannington). Just wanted to say I (feel) your work. It makes me really (sassy). Since you seem to like (goats) I thought maybe we could be (mortal enemies).
Yeah, RP comments can go full creepy pretty fast. I think it's really weird when they try to twist the image to fit their own fetishes. Like testing the waters to see if you'll do a follow up that matches their desires better.
My name is (Kermit the Frog). Just wanted to say I (creep) your work. It makes me really (tired). Since you seem to like (mudkips) I thought maybe we could be (acquaintances).
Either way, the experience made for a great journal read.
I like talking to people really, but the most common ones are the ones that just want free art, or something. I kind of hope that people who really have something important to say to me will be able to get past the cranky kitty.
There doesn't seem to be a single social contract for how conversations should start on here. It's almost like some groups think all that kind of stuff is cool and then they meet someone from another tribe and don't know how to greet them.
http://youtu.be/H4Kgzn3tDQU
well, the analogy thereof.
(headshakes) Man, if someone is that shy on the Net, I can't imagine what they'd be like IRL.
Hello, my name is (Buni Doom). Just wanted to say I (admire) your work. It makes me really (flippy). Since you seem to like (boobs and burritos) I thought maybe we could be (PFFs (pony friends forever)).
>.> I couldn't help it.
AND NO SEAMSTRESS CAN FIX IT.
Other guy: "hi"
Me: "Hey there!"
Other guy: (Never responds ever again, presumed dead)
I never get these weird notes other people do, what am I doing wrong?
On the other hand I must be pretty relaxed with you by now because I've only edited these two, no wait three now, times.
RP makes me drop my spaghetti please tell me what you want or go away