Commenting on your comments....

Hi everyone!

This post is going to be one giant thank you to everyone for leaving me such thoughtful comments. It is very much appreciated for I love to know how the rest of the world thinks. (This is how I judge if I am truly sane =]). Also it's nice to know it's not just me thinking these things and that people actually have opinions. Sometimes I just want to shake the people in this world and say, "HEY! WAKE UP! THIS STUFF IS HAPPENING IN YOUR LIFE! DO SOMETHING, SAY SOMETHING!" But that's just me.

So besides the thank you to everyone. I'd like to take some time to reply to some comments and clear up a few things.

First on the agenda: my post about filtering.

Commenter Lucien said "Are you sure filtering isn't lying? Isn't the truth always better? What about..."Truth shall set you free."?
Along with your comment, "I'll always be there for you." Could you have pointed out examples of what you saw in the relationship that was detrimental to your friend?"

To answer that is simple. Or,er, maybe not. I do not think that filtering is lying. If you were asked what you had been doing a half hour ago and at such time you were in the shower, shaving your armpits I doubt that you would actually say shaving your armpits. You would probably just say you were in the shower. Besides, I think that the person receiving this information would probably like the general shower alibi without all the details. Although, I do think the truth is better, depending on the audience. Like I said in my first post, if you want an example of why I think it's sometimes better to filter, watch The Invention of Lying.

And I also think I use too many commas when I write. But that's a different story.

Also, about my friend's relationship, I did not want to go into too much detail just to protect her. Mostly I wasn't happy about their constant arguing and their lack of communication. After the initial shock wore off I did get to have an extensive talk with her about her future plans and how I felt.

OK. Next up is: my Facebook post.

I have to say that this one got the most feedback initially. I knew Facebook was a hot topic :).

Anyway, I received one comment I particularly enjoyed. They said "Why is it these games are so fascinating? Since when did human interaction become so dull/scary/unpleasant that we stopped seeking other people out to occupy our time? Instead, we spend hours pouring over whether our crop has whithered or feeding our virtual pet. My truth...we are too lazy/intimidated/broke to go out and make real friends. Either way, it's a sad state of affairs. But, until I hit the jackpot/get brave/drink more RockStar...will you fertilize my corn?"

This one was sent anonymously, but I do agree with you mysterious comment leaver. I think Facebook games are fascinating because I think it helps us to try things we haven't before. Not all of us are farmers, fisherman, zookeepers, mafia, vampires. So we live vicariously through Facebook. And humans became less appealing when companies could make our computers talk for us. Have you ever had your computer read emails for you? It's a little scary in my book. And if that is a true invitation to be friends on Farmville, then yes, I will fertilize your corn. (I'm still in need of more friends)

Number three: my post about sororities.

I want to preface this by saying that this is just my opinion based on what I know. Obviously I am not knowledgeable in every area (just most of them haha just kidding) so my last sentence of that post meant to clarify this. I do not claim that every sorority is how I described I was merely stating that this is what I have seen.

S.handman said "I think everyone is just so quick to judge and turn their head at any mention of the word "sorority" because of what the media has manipulated them to be. I mean you are able to make friends and often times will be able to find jobs because of the connections you have from your "brothers" and "sisters" which is extremely beneficial and helpful, especially in this day in age where finding a job is all about networking. But I'm not advocating for them either, I for one would never want to join one and still am a little "weirded out" at the thought of joining one, just because it's weird to think that you are forced into being friends with a certain group of people." and "But if you think about it sororities and fraternities are a lot like sports teams. They are exclusive to some extent, bring together kids with common interests and have a very apparent way of distinguishing them... You don't ever hear people saying 'oh my god what is that person thinking joining the soccer team...' "

I have two words for that: Well spoken. A lot of what we think is influenced by the media. I just watched the movie Josie and the Pussycats and wow there is a plethora (I love that word) of product placement just to poke fun at the sad fact that we are manipulated even through film. I have only known a couple people who were a part of sororities and they haven't had too many positive things to say so my thoughts were purely based on personal experience. I never really thought about the networking side and I think you brought up a good issue. And the sports team analogy does make sense. It is a very persuasive argument. Thanks for sharing. :)

Lucien said "Usually the philanthropic activity is REQUIRED. And there is no amount of humanitarian endeavors that can alter the way sororities are perceived. Hollywood is not that far off in its depiction. Vicious and catty are mild descriptions. The only thing Kate missed, is that you have to come from money/prestige/known family name.And lets not forget fraternities, has anyone seen the movie "The Skulls"?"

Wow. I have heard both bad and good about sororities and frats, but I do have to say more bad than good. I do agree that by just doing one good deed you cannot drastically change your reputation or how people perceive you. Also, I have not yet seen the Skulls, but if its anything how you described the sororities, do I want to?

Anonymous said "I think investigation is required before making any snap judgements about any group of people or club."

I completely agree. My points in the sorority post were simply the information that I have gathered from what I've been exposed to. Like I said before, my last sentence was supposed to clarify that.

Well that's it for tonight. I look forward to more comments in the future. You all have some spectacular ideas! :) Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. You don't know how awesome it is to actually have people read what I am thinking! Well you might know. But it still rocks. I love everyone's opinion. You don't even have to agree with me. It's just nice to know that you are there. Thanks again!

See you tomorrow with the poll results and maybe I'll do the truth of the week a bit early. We'll see.
<3 Kate