I recently had a break with someone with whom I should be the closest. A friend, whose opinion I value, suggested I might want to tone down my rhetoric; especially if I'm looking towards future employment. I don't need dozens of pokes to recognize an undesirable behavior I'm already noticing myself.
I suppose this is how people become radicalized. I won't use the excuse that I don't live with anyone who might help me control my words, because when it comes down to it, change must be desired BY ME - no one else. It's not something I'm particularly proud of, but I better learn NOW rather than really shoot myself in the foot one day.
So here's the dilemma: should I go through old posts to determine super-inflammatory prose, or leave them up? They say nothing is ever totally deleted, but I can't imagine myself in the position where the media is trying to dig up dirt on little old me.
But what about prospective employers, partners, or editors? Believe it or not, unless I'm particularly riled up about an ongoing event, I do spend considerable time editing out some of my more inflammatory opinions, and do take my time before hitting Publish. I've deleted countless Drafts for that very reason.
My mindset has been, "If a future employer, friend or lover (??) is turned off because of what I believe, then that's not the place or person for me. I may be angry about the state of our country and the direction we're heading, but I'm not about to get behind the wheel and start ramming people. I'd hoped my words were less instigating than what I'm watching on TV, but maybe I'm wrong. I sure don't condone violence.
So what I'm going to concentrate on are the stories I've been 'meaning' to write for REAL publication, before it's too late. My stories about homelessness and other social issues will remain available should anyone be searching, and I suppose that's what really counts. And if anyone wants to read my B.S., the right side of my blog has hundreds of posts listed, but I think you have to use something other than a phone.
This is a good thing, as Ms. Stewart would say. Stay safe and well everyone!
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