Freedom...what does it mean to you?
Wednesday, January 22, 2003 by Angel_Wings | Discussion: WinCustomize Talk
I've tried to understand what it is to have 'freedom' compared to not having any and low and behold...my cats showed me better than any history book.
When on my computer my cats 'LOVE' to be with me in my room and if the sun shines too bright from my foyer into my doorway and glares on my puter screen I want to shut the door completely and sure enough...all my cats freak out and run for the door...but if I leave it open even a crack...they stay happy and placid and feel safe because they know they have a 'choice' to leave...
I guess what I learned is...freedom is not only a necessity but it is also a 'natural' instinct and to desire it and it's RIGHT is inherently GOOD...
Okay, cheesy analogy but for me...anyway...it rang true.
When on my computer my cats 'LOVE' to be with me in my room and if the sun shines too bright from my foyer into my doorway and glares on my puter screen I want to shut the door completely and sure enough...all my cats freak out and run for the door...but if I leave it open even a crack...they stay happy and placid and feel safe because they know they have a 'choice' to leave...
I guess what I learned is...freedom is not only a necessity but it is also a 'natural' instinct and to desire it and it's RIGHT is inherently GOOD...
Okay, cheesy analogy but for me...anyway...it rang true.
 |
|
Page 2 of 4 | |
|
|---|
starone
Reply #22 Wednesday, January 22, 2003 11:19 PM
Reply #22 Wednesday, January 22, 2003 11:19 PM
Iben, I haven't had anyone tell me that my skins trashed their machine, but I did get some bad comments and a few PUKE icons. If you upload you will get some wierd comments from people that cannot skin. Shmoopy: My cat does the same thing. I learned to leave the door cracked.
Iben
Reply #24 Wednesday, January 22, 2003 11:22 PM
Reply #24 Wednesday, January 22, 2003 11:22 PM
JourneyMan starone Thanks for the input. Shmoopy I didn't think I should respond.I guess I thought right.
kthxbye
Reply #25 Wednesday, January 22, 2003 11:25 PM
Reply #25 Wednesday, January 22, 2003 11:25 PM
Yeah - with things like that, it's often best to just not say anything. 'Turn the other cheek' to quote from a popular world religion. ^_~
Iben
Reply #26 Wednesday, January 22, 2003 11:26 PM
Reply #26 Wednesday, January 22, 2003 11:26 PM
Shmoopy is a very smart and wize person Iben thanks her from the bottom of his Heart
@shu
Reply #28 Wednesday, January 22, 2003 11:31 PM
Reply #28 Wednesday, January 22, 2003 11:31 PM
Shmoopy. Freedom for me is the chance to realise my dreams and my potential. It has been provided to me by the constitution of my nation and my parents. And I love them and respect them for that.
Freedom for me also means the responsibility of utilising my talents in a way that will enrich the society. I hope I am on that path.
Freedom for me means letting have a say, no matter how much I disagree with them.
Freedom for me means respecting other ways of life, other life forms.
And lastly, freedom for me means to eat an ice cream cone whenever I want to, the chance to smell the earth after the first drench following the hot, hot summer and the chance to stand on top of a high rise and scream 'I am the king of the wirld!!!'
Freedom for me also means the responsibility of utilising my talents in a way that will enrich the society. I hope I am on that path.
Freedom for me means letting have a say, no matter how much I disagree with them.
Freedom for me means respecting other ways of life, other life forms.
And lastly, freedom for me means to eat an ice cream cone whenever I want to, the chance to smell the earth after the first drench following the hot, hot summer and the chance to stand on top of a high rise and scream 'I am the king of the wirld!!!'
snarph
Reply #29 Wednesday, January 22, 2003 11:32 PM
Reply #29 Wednesday, January 22, 2003 11:32 PM
derogatory comments are unfortunately also part of freedom and something that tends to curtail the pursuit of happiness in the polite.
Angel_Wings
Reply #31 Wednesday, January 22, 2003 11:37 PM
Reply #31 Wednesday, January 22, 2003 11:37 PM
I put a word in for you Iben. Hopefully that remark will be removed. ((HUGS))
@shu
Reply #33 Wednesday, January 22, 2003 11:45 PM
Reply #33 Wednesday, January 22, 2003 11:45 PM
thanks Shmoopy. But my posts should come alongwith the following message: 'Please neglect any typo errors. The guy posting this message uses a Stone Age keyboard.' 
Iben
Reply #34 Wednesday, January 22, 2003 11:47 PM
Reply #34 Wednesday, January 22, 2003 11:47 PM
Thanks Shmoopy the remark doesn't have to be removed I just wanted to Know if I should respond to it .You answered that qustion.Thanks (HUG)
Angel_Wings
Reply #36 Wednesday, January 22, 2003 11:54 PM
Reply #36 Wednesday, January 22, 2003 11:54 PM
Iben, your case is different though...they were accusing you of somthing...it's one thing to just say..."Oh you suck" and another thing to sabotage you by accusing you of ruining someone's puter!
You were right to respond though...and to take it to the board.
Angel_Wings gets angrier than a hornet's nest in winter when someone does that kind of BS to an innocent artist! >
You were right to respond though...and to take it to the board.
Angel_Wings gets angrier than a hornet's nest in winter when someone does that kind of BS to an innocent artist! >
Weaksid
Reply #37 Thursday, January 23, 2003 12:00 AM
Reply #37 Thursday, January 23, 2003 12:00 AM
Joke - Freedom to me is the ability to go to Curious Labs and kick the crap out of the people that designed Poser...
Truth - Freedom to me is basically what I have living in the United States. I've seen what happens at other places if they try something we have freedom for. Like freedom of speech. Hell, US can bash the Preds, but see if another country does it. All Hell!
Love the NRA.. The right to bare Arms.
Basically, I could go down the list of our freedoms and I'm glad to have every one of them. Alot of good people died for us to have them.
Truth - Freedom to me is basically what I have living in the United States. I've seen what happens at other places if they try something we have freedom for. Like freedom of speech. Hell, US can bash the Preds, but see if another country does it. All Hell!
Love the NRA.. The right to bare Arms.
Basically, I could go down the list of our freedoms and I'm glad to have every one of them. Alot of good people died for us to have them.
Iben
Reply #38 Thursday, January 23, 2003 12:01 AM
Reply #38 Thursday, January 23, 2003 12:01 AM
Well Shmoopy you know whats best,I'm glad I came to the message board with this.This has been a learning experiance for me tonight.Thanks
Angel_Wings
Reply #39 Thursday, January 23, 2003 12:04 AM
Reply #39 Thursday, January 23, 2003 12:04 AM
Iben, you did the right thing. Sweet dreams. Just remember that your work stands the test of even the worst butteheads who try to 'dis you.
Just remember that your work stands the test of even the worst butteheads who try to 'dis you. Please login to comment and/or vote for this skin.
Welcome Guest! Please take the time to register with us.
There are many great features available to you once you register, including:
- Richer content, access to many features that are disabled for guests like commenting on the forums and downloading skins.
- Access to a great community, with a massive database of many, many areas of interest.
- Access to contests & subscription offers like exclusive emails.
- It's simple, and FREE!
|
|
Page 2 of 4 | |
|
|---|
Reply #21 Wednesday, January 22, 2003 11:17 PM