RE: Going Legit: The gap between blog and reality
First thing that struck to me about this post was the word 'legit' in the title. A couple of days ago I used something similar in the free-write post by saying that going to steemfest was like trying to legitimize our virtual contacts here. I was a little worried that people might take it the wrong way. If it wasn't for the 'no-editing-allowed' rule, I would have edited it out.
I previously read Asher's post (also combine this post) and again encountered some thoughts, that I was a bit afraid of vocalizing. I guess I am new enough to have to watch my words more carefully than most. The point was about having a few regulars and yet not allowing that to devolve into a circle jerk.
Really glad that somebody vocalized it because I sure hell wasn't going to, at least not now............ in another six months -maybe.
Yep. Not that I have ever online dated but, it is like meeting in person for the first time after chatting and working out how much of the virtual is reality. The social (this case face to face) contract will be a stronger bond than the virtual if the terms are met.
I know this feeling and when I started being a little more outspoken on various things some year or more ago, it was a bit scary. I have to say, I lost support but, also gained support. Again, it was about my own authenticity and even though I wasn't always correct in my assessments or views, I learned a lot and hopefully that counted for something.