CyberSociety; Just as Strange

[evaryman]

Most of us recall the old maxim, that goes somthing near this, "if it walks like a duck & quacks like a duck, then chances are its a duck." The idea translates well to almost any animal, sea creature, bird or insect. I believe the insight extends to descriptors for humans too. Certainly, when observing something coiled, thats creating a rattling sound, that also looks quite like a snake, most folks, even the generally non-prudent, would not continue to prod and poke the creature with a stick. The reality of ones intelligence, or linear and logical thinking processes, are lost when dealing with a snake that one has provoked.
So if we readily recognize "left of center", "outside the norm" or just plain old "missing some fries in his happy meal".  Why do the capable and generally prudent folk persist in tormenting that unique individual.  You may retort "I don't start stuff, but I don't run from anybody."  
Maybe my experiences with "unique" folks has caused me to be more cautious than many people.  
If you recall the character Luther in the book or movie Midnight in the Garden of Good & Evil, I believe you'd agree to give the man wide berth if you encountered him.  The fact that he walked around town with flies attached to himself by string would give us reason enough to make room. Then if we heard he carried poison in a vial in his pocket we might look for a new holiday destination!!
There are "Luther Driggers" nearer than Savannah, we might do well to not provoke those we recognize as rare specimens.

Dinner time musings from an old...  (I've been described in a few less than flattering terms on this board lately, so you may fill in the final word after old)    
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Aug 4, 2014 17:54:58 GMT -6 evaryman said:

Most of us recall the old maxim, that goes somthing near this, "if it walks like a duck & quacks like a duck, then chances are its a duck." The idea translates well to almost any animal, sea creature, bird or insect. I believe the insight extends to descriptors for humans too. Certainly, when observing something coiled, thats creating a rattling sound, that also looks quite like a snake, most folks, even the generally non-prudent, would not continue to prod and poke the creature with a stick. The reality of ones intelligence, or linear and logical thinking processes, are lost when dealing with a snake that one has provoked.
So if we readily recognize "left of center", "outside the norm" or just plain old "missing some fries in his happy meal".  Why do the capable and generally prudent folk persist in tormenting that unique individual.  You may retort "I don't start stuff, but I don't run from anybody."  
Maybe my experiences with "unique" folks has caused me to be more cautious than many people.  
If you recall the character Luther in the book or movie Midnight in the Garden of Good & Evil, I believe you'd agree to give the man wide berth if you encountered him.  The fact that he walked around town with flies attached to himself by string would give us reason enough to make room. Then if we heard he carried poison in a vial in his pocket we might look for a new holiday destination!!
There are "Luther Driggers" nearer than Savannah, we might do well to not provoke those we recognize as rare specimens.

Dinner time musings from an old...  (I've been described in a few less than flattering terms on this board lately, so you may fill in the final word after old)    
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  Interesting post! It could serve as a simple diatribe or a warning.

[evaryman]

Truly, not intended to seem a diatribe, please excuse. The thought was intended as an hopeful urging.

[chevypower]

For those who lay kittens in the grass....lay snakes on the ground huh Eva? people most certainly do have two sides too them. But we keep the evil side tamed down a bit for the better side of us.

[Lucky1]

I understand what you are saying here and I have to say I agree 100%.

[Blue Star]

Interesting lil blurb I saw ...

www.upworthy.com/shut-the-fck-up-a-blue-haired-cartoon-explains-why-this-harsh-advice-can-make-us-better-people

[roman]

 As long as the roots are not severed, all is well. And all will be well in the garden.
 Yes. In the garden, growth has it seasons. First comes spring and summer, but then we have fall and winter. And then we get spring and summer again.

[roman]

The answer is never the answer. What's really interesting is the mystery. If you seek the mystery instead of the answer, you'll always be seeking. I've never seen anybody really find the answer. They think they have, so they stop thinking. But the job is to seek mystery, evoke mystery, plant a garden in which strange plants grow and mysteries bloom. The need for mystery is greater than the need for an answer.

[helencrump]

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