Matt, I appreciate your response and believe me I hold you in the same regard. My intentions with what I've said, and what I'll continue to say, basically lies in what Landon has already said.
My finger isn't being aimed at you. My finger is mainly aimed at the fact that its been felt (whether its by Laurel, Landon, Johnny, or myself) that certain people have more give around here.
Just like how if I offend Johnny, directly. He knows I'm joking. The kid is like the long distance brother I've never fucking met. He knows I'm joking. Yet somehow if I were to offend say....Nikki. She would get butt hurt. Call me out. Then I got people up my ass all because of something completely sarcastic I said.
I also fully understand the concept that this is a public space. However, people have just as easy of an ability to actually come to this space....or not to come to this space. It's that simple. You don't like what I say? Don't look. You don't like my sarcasm? Don't reply. You don't like that Johnny's (and MINE) ancestors used to hunt food using spears; then its noted!
It's just insane the amount of pull/effect some people have in forum and others get shit on.
Certain people cry, bitch, moan, and pout and all hell breaks loose....
There's a definite double-standard in the virtual world versus how many of us would act in the real world. I would never straight up walk down the street and drop an n-bomb without regard for who could be around me. But in a one on one convo with a good friend (who knows me and how I am) would I? Yes, I wont lie, I probably would. Hate me for it if you want. I really don't care! That's your decision.
Hatred is gained as much by good works as by evil. - Niccoló Machiavelli