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A Moment of Clarity & Sincerity from DamianxThorn's blog
Wow, I just read back... you guys are -still- talking abt me? Why? lol C'mon people, can we not muster a fruitful discussion with one another? Jason King seems to be capable of it. I rather enjoyed interacting with him over on YT, and look forward to doing so again. I'd like to dig past the surly exteriors of many of you, and see whats really there other than a propensity to fight, for whatever reason that is. I'd also like to bring out a bit more of myself than the backhandedness that I am unfortunately prone to when I get irritated or provoked. It's certainly not one of my finer qualities, I must admit. I by no means have tried to be an authority on the Subject of Satanism, and if I have come off that way, then you'll have to overlook that. Honestly... I don't think there is any such thing as an authority on the subject. My opinions are mine... and if you don't like them, you are always free to look away.
You know, it'd be infinitely more productive, as well as present a better image of us all here at SIN if we all stopped flinging feces at each other anyway, myself counted amongst you by the by. I am no exception to that... I played my part, and honestly... I am ashamed. I really am. I loathe such petty behavior with the blazing fury of a thousand suns.
Looking back on it... I rather wish I hadn't stooped to that level to begin with. Taking that into consideration, I wont be roped into it again, nor will I attempt to rope others. If I say something you don't like... well, let it go or at the very least try to find a more reasonable way to convey to me your displeasure if you would be so kind. Believe me I'll most certainly be doing the same. It doesn't put any more money in my pocket, nor does it profit me in any other fashion to act like a boisterous roughneck. I'm not sure it does for anyone... I'm above it, and I'd like to think... or rather, hope that you all were as well.
Lets move on, get some ground behind us, make some progress in our interactions. There's no sense in all this silliness, is there? I mean, was there even a point in all of this? If there is, and I am missing it, then tell me please... because I am really not seeing it! I don't think any of us are going to look back from our deathbeds and reminisce proudly over the moment that we carried on that infantile argument on SIN. I certainly hope that isn't the case anyhow... because if it is, that would be a sad sight indeed.
There's a saying that I like to use from time to time that I believe would apply here. Having an argument over the internet is like running the 40m dash in the Special Olympics... even if you win, you're still retarded. ;-)
All this having been said, consider my olive olive branch of peace officially extended. I sincerely hope that this post wont result in more of the same... but if it does... dont expect me to react. I'm not sure, but I'd like to think we had better uses for our time. My personal goal is to make contacts here that could eventually result in many worthwhile and perhaps even lucrative endeavors. I'd like to make friends, too... the kind that share the relentless pursuit of pleasure of whatever kind, and seize it; to have conversations that enlighten me and vice versa... and who knows, maybe even pick up a new trick or two in the process.
I don't know everything, and probably never will... but damned if I'm going to let my pride and reactionary ways get in the way of trying, vis-à-vis absorbing information from you all. Much fun could be had here... or at least I hope. Much could also be learned, and already has been in some ways, at least on my account... both abt myself and abt many of you. I really hate that my point of view induced such volatility. The last thing I want would be to make enemies. What good does that do anyone?
Warmest Regards,
DT
You know, it'd be infinitely more productive, as well as present a better image of us all here at SIN if we all stopped flinging feces at each other anyway, myself counted amongst you by the by. I am no exception to that... I played my part, and honestly... I am ashamed. I really am. I loathe such petty behavior with the blazing fury of a thousand suns.
Looking back on it... I rather wish I hadn't stooped to that level to begin with. Taking that into consideration, I wont be roped into it again, nor will I attempt to rope others. If I say something you don't like... well, let it go or at the very least try to find a more reasonable way to convey to me your displeasure if you would be so kind. Believe me I'll most certainly be doing the same. It doesn't put any more money in my pocket, nor does it profit me in any other fashion to act like a boisterous roughneck. I'm not sure it does for anyone... I'm above it, and I'd like to think... or rather, hope that you all were as well.
Lets move on, get some ground behind us, make some progress in our interactions. There's no sense in all this silliness, is there? I mean, was there even a point in all of this? If there is, and I am missing it, then tell me please... because I am really not seeing it! I don't think any of us are going to look back from our deathbeds and reminisce proudly over the moment that we carried on that infantile argument on SIN. I certainly hope that isn't the case anyhow... because if it is, that would be a sad sight indeed.
There's a saying that I like to use from time to time that I believe would apply here. Having an argument over the internet is like running the 40m dash in the Special Olympics... even if you win, you're still retarded. ;-)
All this having been said, consider my olive olive branch of peace officially extended. I sincerely hope that this post wont result in more of the same... but if it does... dont expect me to react. I'm not sure, but I'd like to think we had better uses for our time. My personal goal is to make contacts here that could eventually result in many worthwhile and perhaps even lucrative endeavors. I'd like to make friends, too... the kind that share the relentless pursuit of pleasure of whatever kind, and seize it; to have conversations that enlighten me and vice versa... and who knows, maybe even pick up a new trick or two in the process.
I don't know everything, and probably never will... but damned if I'm going to let my pride and reactionary ways get in the way of trying, vis-à-vis absorbing information from you all. Much fun could be had here... or at least I hope. Much could also be learned, and already has been in some ways, at least on my account... both abt myself and abt many of you. I really hate that my point of view induced such volatility. The last thing I want would be to make enemies. What good does that do anyone?
Warmest Regards,
DT
The Wall
I have the utmost respect for T. LeRoy's organization and its affiliates and members. Not only are they out there doing the do, they happen to be promoting their brand close to my home and it's very similar to what I'm involved in as far as entertainment promotion and networking. They came to this site with fresh ideas and insight for like-minded people, and have been very gracious to share their resources on SIN.
When I first saw your featured video here under the banner of SHG, It was quite a different approach you had as far as your views on Satanism. It rubbed folks here the wrong way I suppose because of your pretentious tone in the video. Quite frankly, you gave off this impression that you were above everyone without actually trying to be social enough to give people a glimpse as to what you were about. It was this very attitude that served as fuel for the flamethrower reception you got when you were called out.
Suffice it to say, I was given this Admin label for a reason. After assessing that you were pretty much blowing smoke up people's asses, I gave up trying to smooth things out and joined the fray. There's an anger wall here on SIN that has the staff here wary of users like yourself that present themselves this way. The bar has to be raised intellectually and socially before you can scale that anger wall, get it? This is SIN's version of stratification. It's the way shit is dealt with here. Your mistake was not testing the waters socially before giving us your views. We here at this site are relentless when dealing with ignorance and pretentiousness. You became another statistic, and no one took you seriously after that. It happens all the time here.
I for one know you are not new to this site. Lurk around, get a feel for what people are doing and come up with your own individual body of work and personal expression. The veterans here can smell pomposity a mile away. This place is a proving ground, so make the most of it instead of trying to diss on it all the time. It is what you make it...
I always read (phon. RED) you as pushing buttons just to see how they were reacted to. I found it a bit refreshing, honestly. A "balls-to-bones" Satanist loves nothing more than meeting their match. Why? Because it gives us a new plateau. It's why I love DD as much as I do, even when he's busting my nuts.
Sometimes such a stance works, and sometimes it backfires. I know this very well (ask Dan, MF, BX, or pretty much anyone).
The really cool thing about Satanism properly understood is that the water always reaches its level. Some of us may have site roles, but at the end of the day, we can still be clowned by some chick who only has one post.
Anywho, glad to see you didn't give up on SIN.
JK
Thanks for the reconciliation and explanation, BoBo. I appreciate it.
Pretentious blow hard much, Tolstoy? Can't get your message across in fifty words or less? Perhaps u would do better on a MENSA associated forum? Jeez... What a 'Tard
Here is to future dialog "Cheers" :)
I for one still think the dude has potential. If he has the testicular fortitude to adjust his rhetorical style or not remains to be seen.
For the first time (EVER), I can say you're a lot more optimistic than I... All I see is a healthy helping of pretense served with a heaping side of self-justified condescension.
Just pointing to the obvious...
@SoJ: Don't encourage Melissa plz :)