Opinion Blog; Hypocrisy · 6:52am Nov 19th, 2014
Before we start today's opinion, A quick update on my next side project. The working title is "A Study on the Notion of Love at First Sight" (It just kinda... needed a name so I called it that). Anyway, it's in a style I've wanted to try for a while; journal entries. the basic premise is that it's Twilight's journal tracking her crush on Rainbow through the seasons. There will probably be a chapter for every episode, skipping a few episodes but also some chapter in between episodes. No chapter will be much shorter than 500 words, but there probably won't be many longer than 800 either. Some chapters will contain entries from two episodes, and some chapters just a single episode, depending on the length and what's in it. I'm writing the first two episode's entries right now, and I actually quite like the style so far. I do however want your guys's opinions on it, so go ahead and let me know if the idea appeals to you.
Now then, onto the opinion.
Hypocrites; we all know what they are. Generally these people are frowned upon, but what most people don't realize is that almost everyone is at least a little hypocritical. I admit to being a hypocrite on certain subjects.
But you wanna know what I think? I think, if anything, a hypocrite has more authority than people who stick to what they say. Who would know better not to do something than someone who does it? Really think about that. Sure, you could live your whole life believing something and following that belief, but why should you have any authority on it? It's not like you've experienced it or anything. I'd give a lot more credibility to someone telling me not to do something when they've actually done it rather than someone who doesn't know a thing about whatever it is they're talking about.
Saying that a hypocrite shouldn't be listened to because they don't listen to to their own beliefs is like saying you shouldn't listen to anyone with experience. The entire idea of hypocrisy in our society is backwards; these people should be considered the best source of knowledge because they know what the fuck they're talking about through first hand experience. Respect the people who know what they do is wrong, don't ignore them.
So to all the hypocrites of the world; be proud. You know what the fuck you're talking about, and people should start listening to you.
Huh... short opinion today... normally I can get, like, a good 10-12 paragraphs out of these things. Guess I just didn't have much to say about this one; it should be self-explanatory.
Anyway, don't forget to leave your opinion on the story idea (seriously guys, I'm going back and forth on it and I could use some help) and respect those with experience. Oh, before I go, have a song.
If you think this is based on the Marvel comic books or movies then just... I can't help you.
Until next time,
Kodeake out
That was not what I was expecting.
I totally agree with you. There is a huge difference between some random person who has never smoked coming up to you and telling you not to smoke, and someone coming up to you with a cigarette in theit hand telling you never to start.
As for the story idea, I like it. It holds promise and would be a fun thing to read as a break from all the long epics I usually read.
I'm agreed about the hypocrite argument. And yes , having the episode tracking idea for the story sounds great! I read something similar before and vastly enjoyed it. Can't seem to find it but i will link it when I do
2604599 Possibly this one?
That's true about hypocrites, never really thought about it that way. Now i'm sure there's exceptions however...
Four is Greater update plz
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Nope I havent read that one, but I will haha ! It was a relatively shorter Fic with rainbow and Twi just meeting up on a hill after every important milestone on the show or so. I seem to have no favourited it, I thought I did, I'll update if I find it
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The fic you're thinking of is Nightly Rendezvous by ssjgokillo, one of my personal favorite SoL stories. I was even planning a similar story for the same contest, but I couldn't finish in time.
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yup omg that's the one , thanks so much !
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As soon as you mentioned the hill I knew exactly which one you were talking about. I just re-read it recently.
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On to a re-read myself ! Can't wait to see your next update / release =)
2606390 You've outsped me in the race to link the story. Gg, you've won.
For now!