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31 December 2014

A vague musing at year-end

One of the most engaging things about the internet is the incredible variety of people one encounters in odd corners of it.  Humans are so fascinatingly different in their interests and imaginings and talents.  And with the internet (and a certain amount of chutzpah) everyone can put themselves out there, each one adding more color and animation to the world.

On the other hand, I can't shake the feeling that some of my favorite internet people would be bewildered, or even appalled, by each other.

But ever-increasing diversity is the inexorable reality of the modern world, and the stance that only one way of life and one channel of desire can be legitimate is a relic of the dying era of religious and tribal conformity.

The real enemy is the mind-set that instinctively recoils from all that is not like itself.

I'm thankful for the existence of all of you.
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7 comments:

  1. Ahab31 December, 2014 21:56

    And we're thankful for you. Happy New Year, Infidel.

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  2. Green Eagle01 January, 2015 00:04

    In particular, I want to say that I know what it is like to set yourself a personal task of recording certain kinds of posts online on a regular basis. It seems easy, but if you are trying to keep the quality up, it can be a difficult task. Thanks for the effort that you put into your link roundup. It is always full of things worth reading, and it's one of the highlights of my internet week.

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  3. Woody01 January, 2015 01:25

    Thanks Infidel, you're a good influence. Happy New Year.

    All the best,
    Woody

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  4. Shaw Kenawe01 January, 2015 11:30

    My Sundays would not be as interesting without your link round-ups.

    Plus, your insights into Middle East issues are enlightening.

    All the best to you in 2015.

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  5. Lawrence01 January, 2015 20:21

    I've seen you at Frank's place. Didn't know you had your own blog. I'll be checking in to see what you have to say. Happy New Year.

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  6. Infidel75302 January, 2015 02:21

    Thanks everyone!

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  7. Murr Brewster04 January, 2015 00:03

    I'm thankful for you also. When my stars get fuzzed over I check up on you to re-orient.

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