V for Visage

[changeling67]

This turned up on Facebook a day or so ago and it stopped me in my tracks because it was so absolutely true.  Some would argue that we all wear masks and we play act out who we think we are meant to be, rather than feel comfortable enough to be ourselves. To some extent, anyone who LJ or similar social forums could use an icon as a mask and write under an assumed name - which could allow them to be who they truly are.  Personally I don't trust the net enough to reveal anything else than what you see on here.

Pseudonyms fascinate me, though - my hero Ronnie Barker had at least five pen names: Bob Ferris; Jack Goetz; Gerald Wiley; David Huggett and Jonathan Cubbold.  It gave him the freedom to write whatever he liked and have his work judged without favouritism or prejudice. I would most certainly identify with that - if I ever got into print, I would definitely feel happier hidden under an assumed name than not.

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[bardcat.livejournal.com]

well, with me, as is said, "what you see is what you get" and I hope I am communicating with the real Rosie.

[calico-pye.livejournal.com]

Mostly, I would say. I hold my tongue a lot on politics and religion, even if I am sure of my own ground. Where some people see debate, I see an argument and I tend to walk away from trouble when I see it, rather than take a stance. I think what I m trying to say is that we all have a private inner world. For instance, it would be rare for me to put any of my written work on line, for fear it would expose a vulnerable side. If I did use any of it, then I would hide under a pseudonym - even if the subjects are not particularly controversial :-)

[bardcat.livejournal.com]

I understand. Does that mean you disagree with me when I write about politics or religion? If so, I would certainly understand. I also understand a private inner world and respect your perspective in that regard. I guess I am at the age where I just pretty much say what I think but I try to be polite generally or a lot of the time. Thanks for sharing with me. Jeff

[calico-pye.livejournal.com]

When it comes to US politics, I am not up to speed. I am also not very familiar about all of its history either. As I am not a US citizen, I can only sympathise when any of the rulings from the government have a negative impact on society. I have views on the UK politics suffice to say that I believe I am a liberal, but scratch the surface and I think you will find me a bit left wing.

Suffice to say that when I read anything to do with the Tory manifesto, I tend to develop a nervous tic. I think many people of my age group in the UK do - we all lived under Thatcher's regime and bear the scars of it. Very interestingly, papers have been released recently as to what truly WAS going on during the early eighties(our government have a 30 year rule when it comes to releasing documents to the public). I think it will make for very interesting reading.

In regards to religion, the UK is not driven by the church anymore. In regards to politics, there isn't a 'religious right' as there is in other countries. I was raised in a very New Age family, but went to a Church of England school. I have a very open mind. My understanding is - what ever the question, the answer is love :-)

[bardcat.livejournal.com]

I understand and appreciate you sharing with me. This is kind of how I thought you thought or think so I am grateful for your words. Yes the answer is always love.