All I know about you is through how you present yourself on the forum. Your impression of me is based only on what I allow of myself to appear in my writing. So we are both at a bit of a disadvantage, aren't we?
1. I can only respond as honestly as possible and it is based on what you related, and the words you chose. All I know is what you stated, it was a rather harsh indictment about your grandfather. Your reference to it being "your" house, which you refuted later, reflected adolescent pathos rather than adult thought.
2. Smoking is indeed a rather nasty habit and, while repugnant to many, I enjoy it. I have had other vices in my life that I also enjoyed. But, this isn't about smoking. It is about how you treat others and how others treat you.
Presumptuous? Possibly. My picture of you is simply the impression I developed from the what and the words you chose in the original post.
Most telling was the fact that you induced some unsuspecting members to perform an act which is considered illegal in some jurisdictions. Providing cigarettes to minors, and you were a minor in the eyes of some states at the time, is illegal behavior. I understood that you were a bit confused and hurt, seeking a bit of solace hoping to find other kindred spirits to commiserate with.
I'm sure you were very surprised to find that many of the members did not side with you and offer sympathy. A validation, if you please, of your feelings. I think you will have to search elsewhere for such validation. The membership here is skewed to "older" and less accepting of whining.
1. I can only respond as honestly as possible and it is based on what you related, and the words you chose. All I know is what you stated, it was a rather harsh indictment about your grandfather. Your reference to it being "your" house, which you refuted later, reflected adolescent pathos rather than adult thought.
2. Smoking is indeed a rather nasty habit and, while repugnant to many, I enjoy it. I have had other vices in my life that I also enjoyed. But, this isn't about smoking. It is about how you treat others and how others treat you.
Presumptuous? Possibly. My picture of you is simply the impression I developed from the what and the words you chose in the original post.
Most telling was the fact that you induced some unsuspecting members to perform an act which is considered illegal in some jurisdictions. Providing cigarettes to minors, and you were a minor in the eyes of some states at the time, is illegal behavior. I understood that you were a bit confused and hurt, seeking a bit of solace hoping to find other kindred spirits to commiserate with.
I'm sure you were very surprised to find that many of the members did not side with you and offer sympathy. A validation, if you please, of your feelings. I think you will have to search elsewhere for such validation. The membership here is skewed to "older" and less accepting of whining.
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