tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post16653862076349657..comments2024-03-25T05:17:05.202-05:00Comments on Writing In The Crosshairs: WHAT DID NARCISSUS SAY TO INSTAGRAM?Roland D. Yeomanshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00338410857990551352noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-78438002394867131642014-06-30T09:57:14.696-05:002014-06-30T09:57:14.696-05:00Great, thought provoking post. However, I have to ...Great, thought provoking post. However, I have to wonder if social media is the cause of the "Selfie" phenomena, or if it has simply drawn attention to it.<br /><br />IMHO, selfishness is not new to mankind. There are several accounts in the Bible, beginning with Eve and the Tree of Knowledge to Cain & Able, David and Bathshiba, etc. More recent history is Hitler, Stalin, HUssain, name the leader and MOST (not all) of them have displayed selfishness. <br /><br />It's in the human DNA, IMHO. I'll use myself as an example. I rarely tell people about anything altruistic that I do. Not because I'm so "Selfless," but because deep down I need to know I'm doing it for the right reason, that I'm not looking for validation. This still doesn't take away from the fact that somewhere deep inside, I also feel good about helping others. If this wasn't the case, then I probably wouldn't do it. Much as I hate to admit it, my act is not TOTALLY selfless. <br /><br />Let's not kid ourselves, we're all capable of this emotion. Some, like Kim Kardashian, simply embrace it, while others fight it on a daily basis. <br /><br />With the insurgence of TV, HBO, Cinemax, and other social media sites like FB, Twitter, etc, "selfi-ness" is in our face more than ever. We're simply seeing what's always been there. <br /><br />Thanks for writing such a thought provoking post. I always enjoy the spirit of debate. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00501918398545296619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-67381874762628138662014-06-27T09:07:57.698-05:002014-06-27T09:07:57.698-05:00Hilary:
At least parents and grandparents are show...Hilary:<br />At least parents and grandparents are showing photos of their children out of love not self-love!<br /><br />The person has built right at the lake which is unwise here in Hurricane territory. And he has blocked the view of the lake for the people who own the home on the opposite of the road. Maybe there is some sort of hostile revenge going on here?<br /><br />Thanks for visiting and commenting! :-)Roland D. Yeomanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00338410857990551352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-82352135234171855262014-06-27T02:48:30.010-05:002014-06-27T02:48:30.010-05:00Hi Roland - I don't do it, won't do it and...Hi Roland - I don't do it, won't do it and am not at all interested - so completely agree with your post. However I'm glad I don't have kids, or grandkids .. or am close to people who are so besotted ...<br /><br />I think I'll leave it there .. cheers and I'm so sorry you've lost that view ... anything attractive while drive cheers up the day - HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-61516405770857616962014-06-26T22:04:37.279-05:002014-06-26T22:04:37.279-05:00Janie:
Words fail me for those selfies, too. Today...Janie:<br />Words fail me for those selfies, too. Today, a teen leapt in front of Queen Elizabeth to take a selfie of him and the Queen!Roland D. Yeomanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00338410857990551352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-31812310772160311362014-06-26T11:53:10.985-05:002014-06-26T11:53:10.985-05:00I have never taken a selfie. As for the student in...I have never taken a selfie. As for the student in Florida who took a selfie while his teacher was in labor, I hope he was prosecuted. It is illegal for students to take pictures in school without permission. Regarding the other selfies, I don't know what to say.<br /><br />Love,<br />JanieJanie Junebughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10573607241326291404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-10640829085492865692014-06-26T09:27:17.977-05:002014-06-26T09:27:17.977-05:00Elephant's Child:
That is all any of us can do...Elephant's Child:<br />That is all any of us can do: not to relinquish our hold on caring.<br /><br />As Gandhi said, "We must be the change we wish to see in the world."<br /><br />Donna:<br />Entitlement and self-absorption is the nature of each child -- we were raised to go beyond that -- this generation has children raising children, and so the selfishness becomes ingrained. Sigh.<br /><br />Keith:<br />Many teenagers post multiple selfies each day. LOOK AT ME! How needy of them. :-(<br /><br />Alex:<br />A socially sanctioned epidemic at that. The world gets crazier each year.Roland D. Yeomanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00338410857990551352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-26123489910285919122014-06-26T06:46:52.421-05:002014-06-26T06:46:52.421-05:00Selfies are the dumbest thing to come around in a ...Selfies are the dumbest thing to come around in a long time. Sad it's such an epidemic.Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-26694892081432278792014-06-26T06:43:32.478-05:002014-06-26T06:43:32.478-05:00We are definitely self-absorbed these days. The se...We are definitely self-absorbed these days. The selfie phenomenon is quite disturbing sometimes. There's nothing wrong with the occasional selfie - but good lord some people post a selfie per day!Optimistic Existentialisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11507986337866049924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-70052594971076139162014-06-26T01:32:04.484-05:002014-06-26T01:32:04.484-05:00It is sad what the world is coming to. Entitlement...It is sad what the world is coming to. Entitlement and self absorption seem to be innate to our children.dolorahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08715849844092553699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-15697140234073153162014-06-25T23:38:18.087-05:002014-06-25T23:38:18.087-05:00Yes, some of us are lost. Some people from each g...Yes, some of us are lost. Some people from each generation are. More at the moment? I don't know. I refuse to relinquish my hold on caring, and will not join them.<br />And find sanctuary in books as well. Elephant's Childhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06650565833097914052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-29562062752107723712014-06-25T22:49:34.801-05:002014-06-25T22:49:34.801-05:00D.G.:
Longmire's ethics, both in books and the...D.G.:<br />Longmire's ethics, both in books and the series, goes against what seems popular in heroes these days: a man who cares for those who cannot fight back.<br /><br />Yes, we are becoming a society in a pressure-cooker -- the explosion is coming/we just don't know when.<br /><br />Like you, I find a sanctuary of sorts in reading and writing fantasy. :-)Roland D. Yeomanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00338410857990551352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-17155063239528022252014-06-25T22:28:17.747-05:002014-06-25T22:28:17.747-05:00I think I like Longmire ethics better. The old wes...I think I like Longmire ethics better. The old west was harsh, but you knew the good guys wore white hats. Most of the time.<br /><br />The gaps between those with and those without is increasing. Less is not more when you have nothing and no options. Fewer jobs. Discontent breeds unrest.<br /><br />I think I'll go read some fantasy, it's more agreeable.D.G. Hudsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06213237734772028645noreply@blogger.com