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Stange things afoot at circle JU

from JoeUser Forums
I really don't know what to think of this place lately. This is my 135th article, and I am sitting comfortably poised as JU's most entertaining, comical and original blogger. I don't know how many people voted, it doesn't really matter... my ego is happily saturated with good thoughts though, and I am happy I have received recognition just for being myself, I cannot emphasise that point enough.

I have got to say though, I am becoming a bit apprehensive about airing my dirty laundry on this website. Certain private issues that should not be discussed between individuals on public forums just keep on popping up, and its making me angry. This is probably one of the few Blogs you will see from me about blogging, but its simply become part of my life, and I cant ignore that anymore!

Its also weird, because as my JU career continues, you find out who your real friends are and the people that really do care about what's going on in your life, as compared to the post whores who just want another 5 points. The people that care, you know who you are... and if I haven't done it enough over the past few days, I must continue to thank-you. You also learn that people who you were good friends with at one point of time on the site, have simply grown apart because of revelations of beliefs etc. simply different people, and there is no point trying to get a long with them if they don't agree with who you are.

I am also undergoing a dilemma as well... a lot of my friends ask me about thoughts on happenings, musings or antics, and I want to point them to my blog, but I don't really think that's a wise idea in most cases. I relish the privacy and the will to type whatever I want... however, all they need do is type Muggaz in Google and my game is up... I am not afraid of anyone reading anything, because I would have said it to them in real life anyway, just the fact that it's playing on your mind 'what if' so and so reads this???

I suppose JU has just become another of lifes little problems, because i am struggling to fit in here at the moment... people are making me angry, and sometimes showing their true colours, and they are not the people i took them for. It seems the only true ally i have at times is Sir Peter Maxwell, for which i am most grateful, if were to choose any ally, it would be him!

I just want JU to be fun, and unfortunately, actually building relationships with certain people has only let me down. It's not often you will get a whinging blog from me, and I would just like to finally note, that i have faith in everyone on the website, except Marvin Cooley, and JU will still become one hot location for Blogging superstars (Sir Peter Maxwell) and groupies (Myself), please just remember it is public forums, and there are some things we just dont want to know, and because it is a community, you may just burn more than one bridge.

BAM!!!
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Reply #26 from JoeUser Forums Top
Good timing, Muggaz, you decide to be obnoxious only after you got all those awards from Gem City--real class.

Maybe there is a hidden message in my article that even i didn't understand!!! Steve, your's is an opinion that is definitely respected by me, so i am a bit taken aback by what you said...

If i came across as obnoxious, i sincerely apologise, that was not my intention... i would like to know what you found obnoxious though, so i can have the oppurtunity to defend myself! I am pretty sure the lofty heights of the JU podium haven't changed me though, i am still quite grounded ;)

I think i know what you may be referring to though, and i think you have called on the situation quite before you know the whole story... And i would have thought you would have the sense to know what you are talking about before you call someone obnoxious.

BAM!!!
Reply #27 from JoeUser Forums Top
hi muggaz. seems i picked an opportune time to visit. i didn't find your article offensive at all. i found it interesting, though, that nearly everyone who reads your blog (including me) was thinking "oh, no, was it ME?". that seems to indicate that you are held in high esteem by your fellow bloggers. i tend not to comment in other peoples' blogs much (this being my private paranoia), but i do read yours often and adore it.

as for beer and coffee. ha. i don't drink those either. but i have some heart-warming words for you (should you ever find yourself up this way): north-coast hydro. hehe. nothing finer. pop over for a chat, pet. mig XX
Galactic Civilizations III
Reply #28 from JoeUser Forums Top
Actually, I didn't find this article offensive either. So it did sort of surprise me that somebody else just might. But people WILL surprise you sometimes. Even on JU. And I personally think this is the coolest site I have ever visited! Anyway, I will always be quick to praise Muggaz. Because I think he is a man of genuine bravery and character. How do I know? Especially since I am just a newbie on JU? Because he doesn't chase after popular opinion. He says what he says--and if somebody is offended? BAM!!! And I completely respect that. I will even offer you a quick example now: I was recently attacked rather unjustly by a complete cyberstranger because of one of my blogs. A very insulting comment was posted, and then the cowardly enemy disappeared forever. All of a sudden, here comes Muggaz. He actually had the balls to say that he thought there was a lot of truth in what I had to say in my article. That he actually agreed with me! And I cannot even begin to tell you how totally generous and cool I thought he was being. (Thanks Muggaz--I really do owe you one.) Because not too many souls are fearless enough to contradict somebody during a really intense cybermoment. Most people just don't wanna rock the boat. But Muggaz is the exception. He states what he honestly feels and believes. Does that mean he is being obnoxious? Hell no! It means he is a man who simply tells it like it is--who speaks the truth--be it awful or good. Just like he did in this article. And if you are a little bit (or a lot) offended by what he has to say? Oh well. BAM!!!! (Thanks again dude.)

~MadPoet
Reply #29 from JoeUser Forums Top
Damn right. Muggaz is the best. You're on for a coffee btw, just drag your arse up to Sydney, cause I can't be stuffed going to Melb
Reply #30 from JoeUser Forums Top
Interesting dilemma, whether to separate your personal and online lives?

I know many people who have a similar dilemma with mixing their work and social lives.

We all say things to some friends which we would never say to other friends. It may be the topic of conversation, it may be the way we say it, it may even just be a difference of opion that you want to avoid talking about. With blogging everyone gets to read what you said. Normally you don't care as people can make their own minds up about you, but for friends it's different. Friends are people you know who you don't want to upset and therefore you would normally hold or modify comments in that light.

I would suggest you do tell your friends of your blogging (if they ask). Some you may be happy to read what you have to say, others you may know will get upset. But they are your friends and knowing you better if always a good thing.

Paul.
Reply #31 from JoeUser Forums Top
Muggaz...............I'm a joke and ignorant too???? When one jokes, he is not serious. When one is ignorant, he is serious. So what am I ...........a joke or ignorant???? I can't be both. Your not making sense, Muggaz.
Reply #32 from JoeUser Forums Top
Marvin i wish for you to pray for the safe return of my missing wife as i know you are a religious fellow, thankyou old bean.
Reply #33 from JoeUser Forums Top
Get on the 'anti-republican conspiracy' tip if you want to hear insults. I got a teflon-coated skin I put on before coming here. It is after all, a site motivated toward politics and with it comes the opinions of people, places, and things. We're all one of them awaiting an adjective or expletive of one kind or another.

Any time anyone gets on your nerves, think of me out here throwing future mud pies with the republican owners, and taking the heat - till they come true.
Or worse, don't (ask SPM about that). Blog ON.
Reply #34 from JoeUser Forums Top
Marvin, your Ignorance is a joke.

Actaully, this whole place is becoming farcical. Something is aggreiving me quite substantially, and it's immature of me to let it get to me, but it's happening again... and it wont stop happening anytime soon, i have to build my own inner bridges i suppose.

WA - I absolutely love that about you... you have taken the fight to them... Its great, no matter how many times you get referred as a crazy kook, you keep on fighting the good fight! Respect.

If i didn't have all your support and opinions, as shown here in this brilliant thread, i am telling you all right now i would be gone... I suppose i am just letting my love and respect for all you guys outweigh whatever is aggreiving me...

I hope the point that i would be nothing without you all has sunk in...

BAM!!!
Reply #35 from JoeUser Forums Top
what IS aggrivating you? I'm very curious.

Trinitie
Reply #36 from JoeUser Forums Top
I would love to tell you Trin,

But I can't have any outside communication with any more bloggers, especially you. You're just too wonderful and you can't be messing around on your Dan. :)

hehe.... actually thats a lie, i will communique with whomever i want, whenever i want, it would just be you that has those restriction's it seems...

BAM!!!
Reply #37 from JoeUser Forums Top
Hmm.. the plot thickens..

~Dan
Reply #38 from JoeUser Forums Top
Dont read into that too much mate... I am just being a smart ass.

BAM!!!
Reply #39 from JoeUser Forums Top
So what's new? ;)

~Dan
Reply #40 from JoeUser Forums Top
I am one of the bloggers that prefers to keep my private life pretty private. I don't mislead or lie. I just don't offer up any unneccessary details. I don't talk about anything too personal because I have friends and family that have been reading JU since before I started blogging (they don't neccessarily comment so don't bother trying to figure out who they are).

I enjoy the personalities on JU and think about the people often. I care about them to an extent but am not one to say someone is my "friend" casually. I can say I think I would be friends with some people hear if we interacted in the real world but friendship, to me, entails a certain amount of emotional commitment that you just don't get in cyberspace.

It is fun to interact with "friends" here on JU but realistically, none of you are going to be running to my side in tough times, right? I try to treat people with respect and give them the benefit of the doubt. It is easier to do that when you have no preconcieved notions about the individual. I think it is more enjoyable too.

That is just me though. I enjoy hearing about others' deepest thoughts, fears and desires. I am just not one who will be putting myself out there like that. If I do keep a log of such things, I make it private.

Keep on being a smart ass Muggaz!
Reply #41 from JoeUser Forums Top
Rats!

I was just about to hit you up for some change to do the laundry.

I am not that mad.
Reply #42 from JoeUser Forums Top
Priceless, Jamie! Yeah, I don't know quite understand why you can't call us friends. I mean, crazy llam 96 is a friend of mine that I chat with almost every day. I don't see why you can't make friends in cyberspace. I actually talk to her more than most of my friends now because they're all too uptight about everything. And now there's people like Mad, who treats just about everyone like a friend. I'm sorry, but if that's wrong than man this is a corrupt place that shouldn't allow teens on it.

Capt. over and out!
Reply #43 from JoeUser Forums Top
I love Muggaz just the way he is. He wouldn't be the Mug Man if he were to be any different....
Reply #44 from JoeUser Forums Top
Hey ! Who says I'm a crazy? I'm not crazy. And neither am I.