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RE: Good-bye Steemmonsters, I've Had Enough With This Last Tourney Twist (HAPPILY UPDATED!)
Dave, let's change roles and take some advice from me for a change ;0). I've been going through his thread over and over again since you wrote it (it's a very interesting one, btw), and I see you repeating that you feel bad for your friends. Please stop doing so. We are all responsible for our own decisions. I think I can speak for all of your friends that neither would want you to feel bad for them, so cut yourself a break on that one.
I will try, but it isn't easy :)... Honestly I will though... and thank you @simplymike
I can understand it isn't easy, ... I think most of us, if not all, feel bad for you too. So I guess that puts us in the same boat ;0)
I know it's not exactly the same, but still...
If you would have dragged everyone by their hair and would have forced them to start playing... yes, then I think you would have the right to feel bad. But - for all I know, at least - I don't think you have. Of course, I could be wrong about this ;0P
Try imagining cici, and all the fun she's having in her shop, playing while serving to her customers... Her hubby being happy that's she's happy...
I know you feel responsible, but allow me to let you in on a secret: we all did this because we wanted to, not because you wanted us to. As always, you did all you could - and even more - to make the best out of this for everyone - because that's just what you do. And I can't speak for others in this case, but I am very grateful for that.
It's not your fault that Bert and Ernie had a hidden agenda...
As someone mentioned in this thread, there were plenty of red flags. And with every red flag, everybody had the choice to either get out, or ignore the flag.
I'm still in because I deliberately chose to ignore the flags, and I don't have to tell you I have seen them all over the place. Maybe even when there weren't any.
All you did - we did - was believe in people. Believe that they would be honest, and fair.
Don't ever feel bad about believing in people, because in 90% of the cases, people are capable of so much because others believe in them.
It's just bad luck that Bert and Ernie are part of the other 10%...
;0)
Wow @simplymike... I'm almost speechless, that is a very very nice thing for you to take the time to write. I'm truly touched you would do so and your words are perfect (even Bert and Ernie). :P
I don't know what to say other than its an awesome way of explaining it and thank you very much. I told you all along how amazing you are and this is just one more example of you showing how right I was.
Big hug to you for this one for sure!!!
Thanks, Dave. :0)
I'm in the same boat way too often, feeling bad for others because I feel I'm (partially) responsible. So I am very aware of how difficult - if not impossible - it is to get rid of that feeling.
Rereading what I wrote, i couldn't help thinking I should definitely listen to my own advice more often, lol.
I agree... I listened to it and will remember it for a very long time! (probably til the day I die)