And I thought FReepers would be above that. I was more disappointed in the reaction here of a lot of thin-skinned people than I was with what Sean said. Sean gave both a positive praise of some FReepers, and he also mentioned some could be childish and eat their own.
I think it says a lot about those who reacted which comment they took to heart. Are you one of the "really nice FReepers" Sean mentioned, or one of the petty, childish ones who eat their own?
If the shoe fits ...
I'm not saying it fits you, but think about it ... if you truly don't dislike Sean, why participate in a bashing of him, even if you think he was out of line with his comments?
Listen, the shoe fits Sean. That's the point I was making ABOUT SEAN. Now, stop the flamewar, as you know Sean left because of such things.
I like the tone you take, and you ask questions that I asked myself, for that - thank you.
But, what got me upset is:
I am PROUD to be a FReeper. I think we FReepers make a difference, and I have learned so very much here from a lot of people, and in many different ways. It was lonely out there before I found this place.
So when Sean flicked us off the table, with a non-chalant brush of his hand I was hurt. The anger came later, but the first things I felt were hurt and diappointment.
This is a great place to call home, and he sold us out selfishly.
The really nice Freepers Sean is talking about are the ones who are HIS friends and who aren't here anymore; they're the ones trashing us.
And this is the second thread I have seen you on, wringing your hands about how Freepers act. Look to yourself.