Post by Blade on Jun 29, 2008 13:11:32 GMT -8
Before anyone starts, no. I am not targeting anyone in particular with this rant. I simply saw a comment that set me off and reminded me of just how often this happens in this city.
e·lit·ism or é·lit·ism
n.
1. The belief that certain persons or members of certain classes or groups deserve favored treatment by virtue of their perceived superiority, as in intellect, social status, or financial resources.
2.
a. The sense of entitlement enjoyed by such a group or class.
b. Control, rule, or domination by such a group or class.
This city is crawling with vampires who think that, for whatever reason, they are better than another group. A popular example is when certain vampires that have been around for a long time believe they have a right to, well, always be right, simply because they're OLD, despite the fact that their arguments may be idiotic, repetitive, and completely undeserving of any acknowledgment at all. Another, wider group, are those that continuously bash and verbally abuse 'newbies', or those that have just now wandered into this fine city. Just because they're not quite as powered, have a prestigious lineage, or have an ungodly and, quite frankly, depressingly high BP, others think they are deserving of bullying.
Now, I'm not some left-wing hippie punk waving around "MAKE LOVE, NOT WAR" signs at every street corner simply because, but I'm also NOT one to advocate needless shit-talking. I'm not saying I'm some uptight kid who's never said a bad word to a newbie, but I try and stop myself when I can, which is more than I can say for most people. The people who don't even bother to try and help these fledglings obviously forget who the fuck helped them in the beginning and that's the quickest way to piss me off. I don't care if it was 5 years ago or 5 weeks ago, but you were in that SAME POSITION AT ONE TIME. And, by Gods, I know you didn't like being bullied by people then, and I'm fairly certain this new generation aren't all masochistic kids who like to pick on their elders just to get some painful attention.
Oh, and another thing. When I use the term 'elder', I simply mean someone who has been around longer than the vampire in question. An Elder is someone who has been around for 3 or more years (or at least that is how I've always perceived it). Using 'Elder' or 'elder' does NOT mean they should instantly be given respect, nor does it mean they should be able to smite some kid because they thought it might be cool to bestow upon the Elder their measly and OBVIOUSLY worthless opinion.
You are better than NO ONE. And, if you think you are, chances are the respect that you should be given is about as much as I'd give spit-on, maggot-infested, shit-filled DIRT.
Respect is to be EARNED, not GIVEN. I don't CARE how many wars you won, how many leaders you've fucked, or how long your schlong is. If it's in your PAST (or pants), I DON'T CARE. The only thing that will earn my respect is if I see you, with my own two eyes, do something that honestly deserves it. Not 2 years ago. Not something you may do next week, but something you did that I SAW.
So, in conclusion, FUCK YOU, and fuck the high horse you rode in on. You elitist jerks need to get knocked down a few pegs and get humble again. Remember where you came from, and don't fucking forget it!
Get it?
Got it?
Good.
This has been a presentation brought to you by ME, the Bladderina. Thank you and good day.
.:: EDITED: for typos! *d'oh!* ::.
e·lit·ism or é·lit·ism
n.
1. The belief that certain persons or members of certain classes or groups deserve favored treatment by virtue of their perceived superiority, as in intellect, social status, or financial resources.
2.
a. The sense of entitlement enjoyed by such a group or class.
b. Control, rule, or domination by such a group or class.
This city is crawling with vampires who think that, for whatever reason, they are better than another group. A popular example is when certain vampires that have been around for a long time believe they have a right to, well, always be right, simply because they're OLD, despite the fact that their arguments may be idiotic, repetitive, and completely undeserving of any acknowledgment at all. Another, wider group, are those that continuously bash and verbally abuse 'newbies', or those that have just now wandered into this fine city. Just because they're not quite as powered, have a prestigious lineage, or have an ungodly and, quite frankly, depressingly high BP, others think they are deserving of bullying.
Now, I'm not some left-wing hippie punk waving around "MAKE LOVE, NOT WAR" signs at every street corner simply because, but I'm also NOT one to advocate needless shit-talking. I'm not saying I'm some uptight kid who's never said a bad word to a newbie, but I try and stop myself when I can, which is more than I can say for most people. The people who don't even bother to try and help these fledglings obviously forget who the fuck helped them in the beginning and that's the quickest way to piss me off. I don't care if it was 5 years ago or 5 weeks ago, but you were in that SAME POSITION AT ONE TIME. And, by Gods, I know you didn't like being bullied by people then, and I'm fairly certain this new generation aren't all masochistic kids who like to pick on their elders just to get some painful attention.
Oh, and another thing. When I use the term 'elder', I simply mean someone who has been around longer than the vampire in question. An Elder is someone who has been around for 3 or more years (or at least that is how I've always perceived it). Using 'Elder' or 'elder' does NOT mean they should instantly be given respect, nor does it mean they should be able to smite some kid because they thought it might be cool to bestow upon the Elder their measly and OBVIOUSLY worthless opinion.
You are better than NO ONE. And, if you think you are, chances are the respect that you should be given is about as much as I'd give spit-on, maggot-infested, shit-filled DIRT.
Respect is to be EARNED, not GIVEN. I don't CARE how many wars you won, how many leaders you've fucked, or how long your schlong is. If it's in your PAST (or pants), I DON'T CARE. The only thing that will earn my respect is if I see you, with my own two eyes, do something that honestly deserves it. Not 2 years ago. Not something you may do next week, but something you did that I SAW.
So, in conclusion, FUCK YOU, and fuck the high horse you rode in on. You elitist jerks need to get knocked down a few pegs and get humble again. Remember where you came from, and don't fucking forget it!
Get it?
Got it?
Good.
This has been a presentation brought to you by ME, the Bladderina. Thank you and good day.
.:: EDITED: for typos! *d'oh!* ::.