I write what I feel. I believe in freedom of speech. If I ever write about someone, I won't mention their name for I wish to protect their privacy. But though you may be invited to read my blog, know this:
-I will use profanity at times, to the point where the blog could be rated "R" (thus the Adult Content disclaimer). I don't believe using profanity is bad or sinful unless you use it to hurt others intentionally.
-If you're my friend on Facebook, then it's also pretty certain you know how open I am about myself, and know my personality relatively well. In fact, for those who didn't know I was gay upon meeting me, probably learned it by adding me on Facebook and noticing I am "Interested in Men" and "Married to Frank Almaraz".
-I enjoy using shock value for entertainment purposes, but I try to control it so it doesn't border on disrespect. I also use it because I can. I enjoy saying things that catch some people off-guard, saying things that make people think, or even say things that make people want to ask, "Did you really just say that?!"
-My blogs are for my feelings, emotions, opinions, beliefs, and my arguments for or against any topic. If you don't like something you're reading, that's fine. I don't require you to. I do expect to have my feelings respected, whether you agree with and/or support them or not.
-If you so choose to read everything I post, great. If not, great. Just understand that I'm not writing for others, but for myself.
-I enjoy reading readers' comments. In fact, I truly look forward to receiving them!
-If you decide to read my blogs and find something offensive, then I'll apologize for it now; I'll apologize for the fact that you found it offensive, but I won't apologize for my feelings. I can't remember who said this, but it's true: "I may disagree with or dislike what you say, but I support your right to say it." I also truly believe this statement: "Be who you are and say what you feel because those who mind don't matter, and those who matter don't mind."
-Some people are very private and keep to themselves. That's not me. Most of the time, I'm an open book, even voluntarily providing information about anything in my life you may or may not need to know, but will hear about it anyway.
-I'm someone who usually gives people the benefit of the doubt of being a decent person, as in not one to blackmail or threaten me. If you're reading my posts, and you're a friend, then I trust you won't use any of this information you have at your disposal against me in any way. I'm TRUSTING you to be a "friend."
I know I've listed a variety of "disclaimers", but I guess I'm just trying to say this:
READ AT YOUR OWN RISK.
My Facebook account is set to a very private setting. I have to *know* you if I'm going to approve you. I have to have met you in person or communicated with you somehow over a period of time before I approve you as my friend. That's how I filter my own security.
I think you pretty much get the idea. My blogs will consist of my feelings, my thoughts, my ramblings, my views, my opinions, my ventings, my beliefs, etc.
Thanks for reading this. I appreciate your understanding and respecting that these notes are for me, my feelings, and for those I wish to share them with.
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