Is Anybody Out There?

A few days ago I found out that people read this. A friend of mine, we’ll call her GIGO (not her real name. And she’ll probably either not get it or take serious offense at it, won’t you, GIGO?), told me she’s shown people this, and they’ve actually liked it.
So I’ve installed a hit counter to verify this little tidbit of knowledge, and sure enough, the little purple numbers at the bottom of the page keep going up. Apparently people do read this.
You could have fooled me.
When I tell people about this, I try to make it clear I’m just notifying them it exists, not trying to pressure them into telling me they like it. People so over-compliment these days, someone complimenting me makes me squirm. I’d honestly prefer a frank opinion, all the time, than try to guess someone’s true meaning. If it’s positive, that’s fantastic, but what sort of friendship is based solely on niceness? A crappy one, that’s what, but I’ve already ranted on this topic. Twice.
Point is, people are reading it, and I had no idea. I’ve had one comment on each on the first two posts, and they were both from the second person of the four I’ve told so far. (Ironically, I never actually told GIGO. No. 2 did)
Look, when I tell people I made this thing, I say, “Read and spread as you see fit.” People are reading and people are spreading, so perhaps I should create an addendum to my mantra: “Read , spread, and comment as you see fit.” Someone’s gotta see fit, right? Because I (gasp!) sincerely want to know what you really think, and, if I actually know you, know that you’re reading this, just for kicks. I’d also like the numbers and PINs of all your credit cards. (That last sentence was a joke. Feel free to burst into a crazy bout of laughter.)
I started this thing because a friend told me maybe I should, considering I have far more opinions than the average American and am sure as hell not afraid to voice them.
Fact of the matter is, people don’t want me to voice them. Apparently I’m not always quite PC, and they get offended. A lot. So I figure I won’t make people listen to all of them if they don’t want to. But if you do want to listen, perhaps you could respond?
I’ll cover whatever you want (if the subject inspires me), if you ask for it. I’ll take into account your suggestions, as long as they aren’t “Make this thing more PC.” And maybe if you ask real nice, I’ll reestablish my rekick page element to put your website on it. According to my sources, people might actually see it.
So, my dear little chicklings, care to have a go?

Thought for the day: Growing old is mandatory, but growing up is optional.

Signed,
Two of Wands