So that's what it's like!

[dalekboy]

Just after the penis post in 100 Days, I was put onto a series of posts by a young woman regarding her genitalia issues. Completely different to mine of course, we have different bits for a start! But raw, honest, powerful, and all the sorts of things people say about my posts. I didn't get around to commenting at the time, I wasn't reading much in general because of my concentration, and so after going through a chunk over a few days, life got in the way and I forgot to go back to it again.

I was checking out the LJ of someone I met at Conflux (one of those rare folks that I took an instant liking to, I won't name her, just in case she'd rather I didn't), and I came across the same posts! And I was impressed all over again. However, I now had a slightly odd feeling. I had now met this person and suddenly I knew quite intimate details about her body, private life, and feelings. And I felt vaguely... unnerved? Voyeuristic? Odd?

There was that little part of my mind going, "Should I really know this much detail about what she's gone through?" when, well, it was both her choice to put it up, and mine to read it. And I had kept reading because it was so good! No-one talks this openly about themselves, it was nice to see someone doing just that, being open to the world.

Now I get what people are talking about with some of my posts - that weird mix of Too Much Info, and the urge to keep reading even though it makes you uncomfortable. That feeling that you know this person, but surely not so well that they would want you to know this much detail about what they've been through. It's fascinating, confronting, inspiring, and pulls a person right out of their comfort zones. You're not sure you want to know this much detail about my life! No wonder some of you aren't entirely at ease reading my posts!

Tough! *wicked grin*

Comments

[buoy-wonder.livejournal.com]

I quite like the fact you occasionally grab me by the balls and make me examine beliefs and values I take for granted.

Not to say I want you touching my balls but you get what I mean :-)

[dalekboy.livejournal.com]

Yep, it's good. The last year and a bit for me has been all about taking my comfort zones and pushing them as far as I can for myself, and overall it's been rewarding. I honestly think most people need a shake up now and again.

It doesn't matter it you agree or disagree with my views, me writing about them makes me re-examine them, and makes you think about yours. Whether I'm right or wrong in what I say, that's a good thing.

RE: your balls - insert your own clever and witty comment here, and attribute it to me. Ta!

[goth-kittie.livejournal.com]

I wouldn't want it any other way! I love the honesty in your posts. All the raw passion and charm and wondrful characteristics which make you.. well.. you. :)

And although I've not met you yet (one day!), I don't for a moment think knowing these things would change my interactions with you. :) After all, that annoying age old saying goes "Those who mind don't matter, and those who matter don't mind"... :)

[dalekboy.livejournal.com]

I'd never heard that age-old saying before. It's not a bad dog :)

[strangedave.livejournal.com]

See, I met the same person (presumably) and had not read any of those posts before meeting her - but within a day of meeting her, had had two conversations that involved her labia anyway.

And I took an instant liking to her as well.

[dalekboy.livejournal.com]

I actually figured she'd probably be fine with me posting a link, for the same reasons I'm ok when people want to link to the personal posts about myself, but given I was putting up my post late-ish and couldn't easily ask, decided to err on the side of caution.

I'll do an edit or a new post if she says it's okay, because they are well worth the read.

[ghoath.livejournal.com]

i am glad you know how if feels now.
I am not complaining, but it was strange to see you after so long, having read all sorts of stuff and commeneted on it. I felt a bit awkward at furst.
having said that, I wouldn't change a thing, because it probably makes people more motivated to come and talk to you.