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Originally posted by Stropz
Ok Ryan. Here's my say...(in Green, since you noticed )...

I thought what you did last night was really stupid and immature. However, I have to take into account that you are 17. When I talk to some of the FMs on here, I tend to forget what age they are. For example, Fangz. I talk with her quite a lot, and often forget she is not the same age as me. She has a maturity about her which makes me think of her as a girl in her 20s or 30s. Dan (BB fernzy) also. He doesn't act like an 18 year old. But, I'm getting off topic here...

Getting back to the plot.... I'm not saying you are always immature. Quite the reverse actually. The fact that you make legible posts on here with proper opinions and arguments makes you easy to get along with for FMs of any age. It also makes me forget that you are 17. I am not patronising you but it's not unusual for a 17 year old to make a bad decision. I made plenty at your age. You made an extremely bad one last night, which you are obviously well aware of. But, just because you made a bad decision, for decidedly dodgy reasons, doesn't mean that I will take the strop with you for the rest of your life.

It wont be condescending and say that you did nothing wrong. You did. And you totally p***ed me off. However, for me to lose all respect for you would make me childish in the extreme, since you are 17, I am 32, therefore I should be setting the example here, if you get me?

I am happy to put this behind us and continue on as though it never happened.

First though, I have a few things to say...

Firstly, regarding your confidence issues. You wont resolve them on an internet forum. I understand that you have confidence/esteem issues. Most people do, even if they don't admit it. Try not to let things get to you as much, and try not to take things to heart so much. I can't speak for your personal life or problems in the real world, obviously, nor would I pry into your business, but as for the forum here, I can tell you that if stuff is getting to you, there is an "OFF" switch. You should use it. Don't let people get under your skin so much. Don't let it get to that stage.

Secondly, you do have friends here. We are generally a good bunch I think. Most folk are friendly and considerate. If something is bothering you, just be honest. For example, obviously the Harry Potter thing bothers you for whatever reason. All you had to do was say that it bothers you or upsets you. You don't have to give a reason why. If you clearly state that something is offensive to you, then we will respect that. And if a FM doesn't respect it after you have clearly asked them not to do it, then admin can deal with it. As you know, SMC was having a laugh. I would have done the same. But, neither of us would do it if it genuinely bothered you. That's just nasty.

Lastly, don't be so feckin serious all the time. Believe me. I'm 32, married with 2 kids, and I still take time out to act the a**e. You are young. Be carefree. Enjoy youth. Have fun. Smile, and the world smiles back at you. At the very least, Smile and Stropzy smiles back at you

Now, worship me. You said you only worship women. Well, I'm a woman worthy of worshipping!!!!!

Aint reading all that but whatever..i agree,