Dear Atheist Forums

[thesummerqueen]

When it comes down to it, I felt at the time that the bulk of my "letter" was a reminder to people to use more empathy, which doesn't necessarily make you act any nicer or meaner, but can help you realize a person's positions. I had been getting uncomfortable with a few things over time, and irritated at some others, but I'll tell you the last straws were Cox's and Kichi's letters to each other, which I felt were childish and asinine.

This was my opinion. I reacted the way I felt I should. I won't apologize for it. I've already said elsewhere that I prefer compassion, and that is just my "dishrag" (thanks Rhythm) self.

I perv on Shell because she's tall and gorgeous (amongst other things), but also because she's a fierce and unwavering defender of freedom and free speech. She's tough and intelligent and I admire her ability to shrug things off as quickly as she does and fight balls out with humor and grace. I wish I had that. Don't think I don't appreciate the abilities of the people here to say cutting remarks at the right time. Maybe some of us are just over-sensitive, and I'll take on that adjective if it pleases those who aren't, but the way I was reading things included an increase in the amount of sniping for no reason.

It was my opinion. I put it out there. Let the chips fall where they may. [shrugs]