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Life *is* too important to take it seriously. That's what I've always said. However, when I say that, I am referring to one's own life. In my own philosophies, it is more important to leave a lasting good impression on the people aroung you, and that includes those on the internet, so that they will remember you when you're gone. Because when there is no afterlife, no heaven, no hell, the only way you will live on after you die is in the memories of others.
To claim what I've done here on the internet is not providing "a real solution for our planet and fellow human beings" is supremely ignorant. Yes, I may be tooting my own horn here, but none of this is opinion. Here people have come to be a part of a community, to enrich their lives with knowledge, discussion, friendship and entertainment. People message me daily to tell me how much they enjoy my site and how much it has helped them. My site has helped people find love. My site had helped people get in shape. My site has provided friendly, honest advice to people who are confused and in need.
If someone would dare claim that I have not helped this planet... this real world... in any way, I would venture that they themselves have not but lifted a finger to assist those around them. I would venture that they are logically incapable of said "moral high ground" specifically, but not only, because they fail to see the worth of the millions of hours that have gone into making this site what it is and has always been; awesome.
The real kicker here is that I'm not even done. In accordance with my philosophies, this site, while it has helped thousands of people, is peanuts in my grand scheme of things. I want to grow and expand. The logical step IS to spill out into the "real world" (as if, after a few decades of existence and all of the tie-ins, the internet isn't already "real") and help people with a more personal touch. I have a long life ahead of me though. If you expect a guy whose high school buddies are just now graduating from college to already be a martyr for society's wellbeing, then you've once again wandered into the realm of ignorance. In short, I do what I can with what I've been given. Rest assured, though, one day you will be hearing my name from a source other than your computer speakers. You may even be compelled to cast in a ballot with a mark next to it. Wont you feel like a jack ass then?
In the end, I can still laugh at myself. I can grin and admit to my various shortcomings. However, I will not clam up and make petty jokes when I'm called upon to help the people of my world ("real" or not) live their lives with more joy and enlightenment.
fin.
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