Posted by Dinah on August 1, 2009, at 6:20:53
In reply to Re: Who is it who hates these (((you))) ? » TexasChic, posted by Phil on July 31, 2009, at 21:56:58
It wasn't *just* you. :)
But I'm glad you don't have a problem with them anymore.
(((( Phil ))))
I'll confess I had a bit of a problem with them when I first got online. I think I equated them with yucky hugs and kisses from elderly relatives. Very big here in New Orleans. Even now I have to dodge the social hug and peck.
But now I see them totally differently. Not the meaningless social gesture. But the online equivalent of so many ways of expressing empathy and caring in body language and expression that just can't be duplicated in the written word.
If I saw you guys in person, I'd probably still dodge the hug from anyone but my son, husband, or therapist. But online I appreciate them.
Out of even the worst experiences, something good can sometimes come. Being able to take in this sort of expression of caring is good?
poster:Dinah
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