Posted by violette on August 2, 2010, at 22:22:00
In reply to Re: Why Is Babble Not Babbling? » violette, posted by Dinah on August 2, 2010, at 16:07:55
> I think maybe that you're hearing it more than he intends to say it. Which may be a result of growing up with parents who said it?
That is likely true, Dinah. I do feel that even if I am 'hearing it more' than intended, or happen to be more vigilant about such concepts, that it is still not healthy to continously point out to people that they should express themself like another particular person...
I pictured Ron as someone hurting inside, who needed to be heard and understood. And I think blocking him took away that opportunity, and probably reinforced how he feels about the concept-making him worse off, not better.
Eminem was often criticized for the way he expressed himself with the music that he wrote. "Vulgar!" Well that guy had a pretty vulgar childhood, and he was dealing with it, at least in part, through the songs he wrote.
I say those who do not like his music can choose not to listen to it as he wasn't writing it to hurt people. And it's interesting how his music matches his self-growth. The progression is noticable upon hearing his recent cd-which is less angry than those he created before it, and also inspiring-more positive. I think the way he expressed his emotion through songs was healthy and has contributed to his self-growth in a positive way. It seemed he needed to work out the anger...and he did despite the criticism.
Of course, I could be wrong-maybe Ron is laughing right now at the act of being blocked. Still, I'd like to see people have the opportunity be heard and understood. That's all.
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