Aren't we feeling whiney today...
And I'm not referring to you, mistaspakkaman. It just seems that some of those who replied just fail to see the message behind the post.

Isn't it true that every answer to this week's QotW can be summarized in 3 to 4 lines? "I was in a bad position, and someone helped me out, not because they needed to, but because they wanted to."

Nonetheless, this is one of the most interesting questions I've seen in a while. And that's all because of posts like this, well written and loaded with emotion. I'm sure it took a long time - and a lot of courage - to get this epic written down. And still people here complain about length and lack of substance?

To those, I'd like to recommend re-reading any answers of your own, and summarizing those in 2 lines. You can, and each summary will be exactly the same, save for the names and specific nice acts involved.

Don't be so quick to judge, just because you lack insight to the feelings of the writer. After all, you deemed your own answer worthy to be written down in this QotW. And in all honesty, I've seen quite a few answers that would probably mean a lot more to those involved than it does to us, the humble reader.

If anything, appriciate the time and energy it took writing this down, even if you can't relate.

All ranting aside, this story got me clicking as well. I know how it feels, growing up alienated from the people around you. People seem to think that just because you're young, your underdeveloped mind doesn't see, care, or understand such a feeling of loneliness.

And b3tans, just think this through. If this story is not worth gracing this week's QotW, how come I've read a few stories that could be summarized as "I had no money, and this nice lady paid for me / gave me my lunch for free"? Not half as interesting to read, I'd say.
(Obsidian, Thu 9 Oct 2008, 13:43, 1 reply)

Hear Hear
That's put the message across far better than my clumsy ramblings!
(Fuckarma was masturbating into your handbag, Thu 9 Oct 2008, 13:58, closed)