off topic just a bit
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@faery:
Well, the only thing that can be said is that that is your perspective on what you think might be happening some of the time.
Fact is, people tend to like other people that they agree with, that they have had similar experiences as, and that they share things in common. No mystery there. No lurve conspiracy just to make you feel bad.
Since only Fluther mods & gods can objectively track lurve awards, you have no way of substantiating your claim other than finding a smattering of folks who might own up to such behavior. I think that activity is the exception, not the rule here on Fluther.
Now if you’re asking me if I’m defensive about the point you made, well, you’ll just have to take my word for it that I’m not.
I acknowledge that I’m diametrically opposed to many of the belief systems espoused here. But I don’t preach my viewpoint (much).
I will admit that there are some characters I like more than others. Even some who I dislike a bit. But for my part, I’ve consistently tried to share the lurve even with those I have a grudge against. For example, I might disagree with someone vehemently in one thread and then support his/her opinion in a different one.
More than simply awarding lurve, I try to be intellectually consistent by agreeing with someone when they’re right… even if I don’t like them.
So, I answered your challenge. Do you admit to being bitter that you’re not universally liked by one and all?