I was just venting.
I’ve regained my composure and am ready to resume civil discourse.
God save philosophy, ILP, the internet and the free exchange of ideas from tyranny.
I’d be pissed off too if I thought the same about who’s a waste of time on this forum and who isn’t.
If you’re finding yourself frustrated, this is in your style and communication - and it does show a need to be validated. You are finding an invalidity in how others are, showing you hold an idea of what is valid in contrast - an idea that comes from yourself, that is of yourself. If you are finding what comes from yourself, that which is of yourself to be invalidated - and this frustrates you - you are seeking validation.
Perhaps creativity is for the psychopaths, the schizoids, the autistics - those who are impervious to the disapproval of the masses. Either that or those who have the ability to deal with dissention despite caring, and the ability to make progress. Don’t be afraid to care, but know what your caring means and that you do care.
Yes, but who will save it from mockery?
You’re right of course. I want people to tell me, you and your philosophy are good. We are happy to have known you and your philosophy, Mr Trust.
I should add-- I already believe I’m good, this helps, but it’s not enough 1. It helps to produce greatness 2. It helps to hear others say it.