Do I come across as too serious on here?

By Leca
@lecanis (16647)
Murfreesboro, Tennessee
February 25, 2008 9:23am CST
A while ago I asked if people thought I spent too much time here, and got some very interesting responses. It's not that I want anyone's approval, but I like trying to see myself through other people's eyes, giving me a new perspective. So today's question is: Do I come across as too serious on here? I've noticed I often start serious discussions, and occasionally I give answers to discussions that get weird comments... as if I was more serious about the topic than the original poster expected. Am I just being paranoid, or do I really need to lighten up a little? Be honest with me, I can take it! :P
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@theprogamer (10534)
• United States
26 Feb 08
I'm going to answer the question this way Lecan. If you think you are too serious on here, then I must be doomed. -_- I don't think you are too serious or anything. In fact, you are quite fun on here. If anything, *I* should probably be asking this question.
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• Singapore
26 Feb 08
No worries theprogamer, you're just fine. I remember long long llonnnnggg discussions in philosophy with other myLotter. At the end of each post, I felt like my hair was turning white and falling out... So ya, don't worry about it sonny... I meant buddy!
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@lecanis (16647)
• Murfreesboro, Tennessee
26 Feb 08
You have some very interesting discussions and responses though, pro, even if you are serious a lot. I know I enjoy them. I'm glad to hear you think I'm fun! :)
@p1kef1sh (45681)
25 Feb 08
OK Lecanis, you asked for this. My reply is solely based on how you are feeling today and whether you are much better than earlier on in the weekend. If the answer is "Yes, I'm fine" then my reply is that far from being too serious I think that you set a good standard for the rest of us to aspire to. I love your sense of humour and your writing. If the answer is "no. I am still feeling grotty and should take the advice of my friends and take care of myself better". Then you are paranoid and need to lighten up. Either way, keep up the good work.
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@lecanis (16647)
• Murfreesboro, Tennessee
25 Feb 08
How about... "I'm feeling somewhat better and am going to the doctor in a couple days just to be sure anyway?" :p I'm glad you enjoy my sense of humor. I quite enjoy yours as well. I've been so excited about having you as a friend so far. :)
@lecanis (16647)
• Murfreesboro, Tennessee
26 Feb 08
Okay then. I kind of figured that was the case, but I didn't want to be spanked for being bad or anything. :P
@p1kef1sh (45681)
25 Feb 08
Then it's my former comment. Always was really.
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@arkaf61 (10881)
• Canada
25 Feb 08
I don't see a need for you to lighten up. I enjoy your discussions and even though it is true that you tend to start discussions that have a serious tone, I find them interesting and enjoy reading them. Not everyone is the same way and light does not necessarily mean quality. I enjoy many of the themes you choose, and love the creativity of your poems.
@lecanis (16647)
• Murfreesboro, Tennessee
26 Feb 08
Thank you! I'm glad to hear you enjoy my discussions. I really value your opinion. I'll have to remember to keep posting the poetry. :)
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@arkaf61 (10881)
• Canada
26 Feb 08
PLease do :) I really like when you post your poems :)
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@ahgong (10064)
• Singapore
26 Feb 08
I enjoy reading most of what you have posted. Even though I do not reply to all of them, I still get to read them through the notification posts. When ever I can, I will come to read them. Serious or not, most of the time you get the response you want from your readers. They stick to your topics and you are able to interact with them with regards to the topics posted. So being serious about wanting to talk about something is good. I do not think you come across as TOO serious though. I have come across too many posts that does not make good sense heads or tail. Being able to interact with some serious posters like yourself is really refreshing!
@lecanis (16647)
• Murfreesboro, Tennessee
26 Feb 08
You have an excellent point, ahgong. There is a lot of nonsense and sometimes "the same old questions" that goes on around here at mylot, so it is kind of refreshing when you can have real conversations with people. I'm always glad to interact with people who are willing to actually get into a topic and think about it too. This is a wonderful response, by the way. When you do respond to my discussions, you do always give very thoughtful responses, and I appreciate it.
@ahgong (10064)
• Singapore
26 Feb 08
Hey, thank you so much for the compliment, lecanis. Appreciate it a lot, especially coming from a fellow mylotter. I know for sure that I do not like someone to spew nonsense in my threads. I try to do likewise when I go to reply on other people's threads as well. That way, we both can have meaningful discussions without grating on each other's nerve. heh heh... ;)
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@olivemai (4738)
• United States
29 Feb 08
Anything intelligent is good enough for me! Serious is good! At least you are not goofy!
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@lecanis (16647)
• Murfreesboro, Tennessee
29 Feb 08
Thanks! It's great to know that someone appreciates my posts. :)
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@olivemai (4738)
• United States
29 Feb 08
I sure do! Just go to yahoo answers for a few minutes and read! You will find out what I mean! This forum is much more intelligent!
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@skbh12 (2946)
• Philippines
26 Feb 08
you know what every time you answer on my posts i just admire the things you say because you help me learn more from my posts. you talk maturely and that is what i wanted to see on my posts. mature people who are really talking.
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@lecanis (16647)
• Murfreesboro, Tennessee
26 Feb 08
Thank you! :) I'm glad that you feel that way!
@skbh12 (2946)
• Philippines
27 Feb 08
well, just keep posting to my posts so that i could learn from you more.. thanks thanks for taking time to post on my threads..
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@flowerchilde (12529)
• United States
26 Feb 08
Geesh, I'm always looking for more serious people and posts! I don't start a lot of posts, as I am definitely too serious for most, and either I get few responses or almost everyone takes me wrong.. I'm very interested in serious discussions and avoid almost all 'fluffy' discussions.. I wish we could organize our friends list..
@lecanis (16647)
• Murfreesboro, Tennessee
26 Feb 08
It would be awesome to be able to organize or categorize our friends list. I find that often I have different friends I talk to more when I'm in different moods, or in the mood for different kinds of post. Speaking of lists... why aren't you on mine???? And there's definitely enough fluffiness around here, though when it's very witty especially, I enjoy that too sometimes. You know, I think I kind of lost track of you lately. I'll have to keep an eye out for your discussions more. When did you change your avatar?
@winterose (39887)
• Canada
26 Feb 08
hon you are who you are and that is right for you, serious is great, I am serious, sure I can have fun but I am a serious person, and I like who I am. I suggest you start liking who you are too, and those that can\t take you serious or otherwise can go read somebody else's discussions
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@lecanis (16647)
• Murfreesboro, Tennessee
26 Feb 08
Hah, very well said, winterose. I shall certainly work on "liking who I am". :)
@subha12 (18441)
• India
26 Feb 08
I think no. you may not sound so serious here but you start sensible discussions here. Last few days its seem taht you were concerned with your son's health and also yours. I think all those discussions will obviously be serious.No body can make a joke out of it. otherwise i do not think you are too serious.
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@lecanis (16647)
• Murfreesboro, Tennessee
26 Feb 08
It's true that I'm very concerned right now, so it makes sense that I would be more serious. Once things settle down a bit here, hopefully I'll feel more up to some funny stuff.
@xParanoiax (6987)
• United States
26 Feb 08
I don't think you need to "lighten up" exactly -- personally I think youhit just the right tone, a balance between the serious and fun discussions =) But hey, that's me. I'm told I'm either too serious or I'm not serious enough, so a balance, to me, is refreshing.
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@lecanis (16647)
• Murfreesboro, Tennessee
26 Feb 08
Heh, I think you're pretty awesome personally, but I'm a bit biased... I'm pretty fond of you. :P I'm glad you think I strike a balance! :)
• United States
26 Feb 08
Hi lecanis. I do not think you come off as too serious. I think you are interesting and come off as quite intelligent. You seem to put alot of thought into your discussions and responses.
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@lecanis (16647)
• Murfreesboro, Tennessee
26 Feb 08
Thank you! :) I do try to put a lot of thought into my discussions and responses... I feel if people are going to spend their time responding to me, I should at least put some thought into what I'm going to say!
@champr23 (687)
• United States
25 Feb 08
Argghh. Wat up lecanis? haha. I don't think you or anyone could be considered too serious on here. You are just simply being yourself and showing your personality through your responses and discussion topics. My question is how could anyone be too serious on MyLot in the first place? Maybe because you lack the ability to joke.
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@lecanis (16647)
• Murfreesboro, Tennessee
25 Feb 08
Heh, I do start a lot of serious topics. It's not something I'm really worried about, just curious of how other people perceived me. And I don't lack the ability to joke, I just usually do more joking in responses to other people or comments than in my discussions. :P
@champr23 (687)
• United States
25 Feb 08
Oh you start serious discussion topics alright. I haven't been on here in awhile give me a break!
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@skinnychick (6905)
• United States
26 Feb 08
Lighten up LOL!! I don't think you are too serious at all! I think at times when you feel you need to be you are and other times you are goofy like the rest of us. Did ya see your sexy (blushing) discussion...umm your definitely not too serious!
@lecanis (16647)
• Murfreesboro, Tennessee
29 Feb 08
Ack, I missed your response the first time, apparently! Me sorry! :P Hehe, that's a good point... I do have those sexy discussions! :P
• United States
26 Feb 08
Your avatar gives you a serious, contemplative look. I've just been to your profile page to add you as a friend :D and heard the music. Seems to me you're well balanced. I don't think you come across as too serious. I think your responses and discussions reflect someone who thinks rather than saying things impulsively.
@lecanis (16647)
• Murfreesboro, Tennessee
26 Feb 08
Heh, I like that avatar for that... he looks very thoughtful. Helps me remember to think before I write, sometimes, especially when I'm in a bad mood. :P Thanks for adding me, and I'm glad you enjoy my responses and discussions. I look forward to getting to know you better in the future. :)
@wolfie34 (26771)
• United Kingdom
25 Feb 08
There's nothing wrong with being serious! Sometimes seriousness is welcome rather than frivolity some subjects need to be talked on with a serious rather than a jovial note, I think it also depends on your mood you have a lot going on in your life at the moment and what you are going through with your beloved son, sometimes it's hard to put a different face on if you know what I mean. I like to act the clown because it's the way I cope with life, we all have different coping mechanisms and how we present ourselves to others, just because we may come across as serious doesn't mean that we don't have a sense of humour. I like you the way you are my friend xxx
@lecanis (16647)
• Murfreesboro, Tennessee
25 Feb 08
Very well said, wolfie. Thank you. :) I like the way you are too. You have such a beautiful approach to life!
@Ravenladyj (22904)
• United States
25 Feb 08
ARe you kidding me?! sure you have your serious moments but I wouldnt consider you to be any more serious than anyone else on here..IN FACT I would say you are far LESS serious than several ppl at MyLot!
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@lecanis (16647)
• Murfreesboro, Tennessee
25 Feb 08
Woohoo! Thank you, thank you! :) I think all my smileys and stuff help keep me from over-seriousness. I tend to get carried away! There are people here I would consider TOO serious, but they're mostly the people who seem to insist everyone else should be serious too, and stifle all our fun.
• United States
25 Feb 08
I think you need to give yourself a break. If you are coming across as serious lately and you are, it is because you are facing some very serious issues in your life. I don't read that you have self pity, or that you are wallowing in despair, Your just reaching out to your support system here in mylot. We all need to do that. I have been around you long enough to know you bounce back and the jovial play in your words will resurface. You are not being paranoid, nor do you need to lighten up until your soul is read to do so. We have big shoulders as your friends here in mylot, we can help you carry that load until it lightens of its own accord. Untill then you need to relax and give yourself a break. I am not sure how well I would be handling things in your shoes.
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@lecanis (16647)
• Murfreesboro, Tennessee
25 Feb 08
Thank you. You're right, I do bounce back, every time. Especially with the help of my friends. :) You are so very kind to me, Angel. Thank you.
@scammerwear (1433)
• Singapore
26 Feb 08
Heck no, you're fine just as you are. Mylot will be really dull if you're not you lecanis :p Btw, check out "poet's corner" in case you missed it :)
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@lecanis (16647)
• Murfreesboro, Tennessee
26 Feb 08
Hehe, thank you! :) I haven't been there yet today, but I'll go look. :)
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@carmelanirel (20942)
• United States
25 Feb 08
You know, with what all you go through, you come across a lot better than if I were in your shoes.. But your poems are different, they are not serious, especially the last one you posted, that is, to me, a very uplifting poem..:)
@lecanis (16647)
• Murfreesboro, Tennessee
25 Feb 08
Thank you. I really appreciate what you said here. It made me feel very good about myself. I like that poem too... I think it's one of my favorites I've written in the past couple of years. :)
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• United States
25 Feb 08
I value every response you have ever left me and I think your discussions are terrific. I think I'm too serious ALL the time so it is hard for me to see as you being too serious if you are just speaking your mind about the discussion topic at hand. I know from just the experience I have had with you I never once sat back and said to myself "Woah, she really needs to take it in the butt! That might make her lighten up a bit." So at least in my eyes you're discussions and comments are perfect :)
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@lecanis (16647)
• Murfreesboro, Tennessee
25 Feb 08
Thank you! :) I'm glad to know that you have enjoyed all my responses and discussions. I really value yours as well. You might be "serious" but you're also very witty, and I enjoy that. Well, I'm glad you didn't say I needed that... of course I think such things are disgusting and gay. *giggles*