Sometimes.....

in #story7 years ago

Sometimes you join an online community...

Sometimes that community changes the way you view social media.


Sometimes you met people from all around the world. Sometimes you met people from around the block. Sometimes you befriend random strangers that seem more like bots than people.

Sometimes those bots speak in voice chat and you realize these bots are human. Sometimes these humans share pictures. Sometimes you exchange stories, jokes, and blame. Sometimes these strangers become friends.

Sometimes friends are famous and sometimes...

Sometimes, along the way, you meet no bodies and wanna be somebodies. Sometimes along the way friends reveal they are entitled somebodies. Sometimes along the way wanna be's are really foes.

Sometimes often times becomes more consistent at times...

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Sometimes we call these consistent times always.


Always assume the best until proven otherwise. Always forgive when proven otherwise or else you will always be frustrated. Always understand that a few hide behind the screen while others thrive in reality. Always assume those that hide are bullies; we sometimes always call them trolls.

Always assume trolls come in different screen names. Always assume trolls change and dance around. Always talking more than they can chew. Always assume that they are some you will meet and others you will beat. Always play nice in the ring either way.

Always proceed with caution when entering the ring. Always assume people’s true color will come out in the ring. Always assume you are fighting a whale against a whale with a minnow ego. Always Assume your friends will flee. Always ignore the drama. Always support and encourage those that feel defeated.

Always pick the high road and avoid the petty peers that swim the pond...

Sometimes when swimming you will meet powerhouse and rock-stars. Sometimes you will meet life long friends. For the times when your sometimes are times happening right now.

Just remember a few tips...

You never know who you are chatting with.

You never know who they are associated with.

You never know who they are related to.

You never know who they are working for.

You never know who is spying.

You never know who is listening.

You never know who is who.

You just never know

Identity is a creation of imagination, but threats can be real. Take them with a grain of salt. Tread lightly when threats are made. You never know who their father may be or who they may be. With a click of a switch, they can make you cease to exist . Like a friend of mine, that I thought was a nobody was actually part of a big somebody and once shared with me. His uncle once said, as part of the family he gets one hit, one family favor, one word and no question would be ask. Him and I have that in common. He may have one favor to cash in on and I may have many. If this leaks, I'll know where it did. This conversation never happened.

It turns out a whale in her pond is just a minnow compared to who her father is.

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Hey Kubby,

The best part of the blockcain for me, is moments like this and being able to review old posts to reflect or comment.

You can never be too careful, but sometimes we also need to keep an open mind when meeting new people.

Always give them a chance before parting ways if it doesn’t align with our values and or morals.

Without a doubt we meet a huge variety of different people in our interactions on Social Media, that unfortunately have miss guided intentions.

I just hope the good always outways the bad, and if there is ever a problem the people that we trust will come to our aid :)

Have any of your thoughts in this post changed over the last 9 months?

lol, this post was written after a former steemian friend threatened me. This particular person has continuously proven to go off on the deep end in crazy self pity. The relationship has not been recovered thank God, but I have learned to see their outrage as a child having a tantrum then an adult acting out.

Many of the emotions written are still felt and many old friends are long gone and many new ones have formed, Such Is Life! :)

And sometimes you see people online you know in real life....lol ;-)

And you always appreciate them for following you here.....:) well, sometimes you do!

Ugh, I can easily imagine that it can get awkward. :))))

Shush you, you love my commitment to your blog! :-)

I have a hard enough time being the real me, I really don't have the time or the energy to be someone else, especially on line...

Exactly, stay true to who you are and that is the easiest way to never forget the string of lies that follow a false persona.

I forget....what was I saying again?

Youwere saying something about something and particularly about something :)

That's great. I am Particularly found of you,like a lot! So glad you enjoyed!!

Thought provoking, great article. 🌹 You tread the interwebs carefully

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Sometimes you're amazing and sometimes you're fantastic! Great job!

Thanks ❤️!! Sometimes your a pro, but your always practically one too. :D

Wow @kubbyelizabeth,this was great :P you might never know who you are talking too...but it has brought some great friends =)

That’s why I’m so excited about going to #SteemFest in November. I look forward to meeting many of the online personas – that I’ve only encountered online on Steem – in person this time! It’s gonna be a blast of an experience!!

Darn,wish I could go =) Hopefully there will be a steemfest near my location soon :D

The greatest of friendship are sometimes competitors, but always supportive :)

Sounds like this should be made into a song! A nice video with stick figures jumping around on the screen interacting with the singer :)

Granted it sounds like your friend would not be so happy about that hehe.

Bahahah, you got it! The stick figures would be more entertaining if they could sing and dance :)

I think these days I don't assume the best from beginning, nor do I assume the worst. I stay neutral until I have enough evidence to decide one way or the other. :)

I like your view. I am still learning how to navigate these online communities.

It's a challenge. It's so easy for people to be something they are not when it is so easy to be anonymous.

It's very true, have you witness online drama?