Neat Links of The Day

[eredien]

From the splendid Making Light: I’m not making light of this [people forming relationships online]. People genuinely get hurt. What I’m saying is that falling into a passionate correspondence is simply one of the hazards of writing. We’re all writing more, so it’s happening to more people. As pitfalls go, I’d say it’s on par with another rare-but-documented condition that’s getting commoner, which is initially adopting a persona solely for purposes of playing a FRPG (fantasy role-playing game), then suddenly discovering that that persona has developed strong emotions and become a demanding part of your life, and that the relationships you’ve developed with other players and/or personas matter.

It happens. These things happen. Words can seem like lightweight little things, and you think you’re only playing with them; but if you stack up enough of them in the right order, they can up and turn real on you.

This last paragraph is actually the most accurate description of myself I've ever seen.

Also, a neat person's thoughts on Christianity and homosexuality. Thanks to Kai for the link.

Comments

[(Anonymous)]

*clears throat* Fictional personae developing an independent existence and becoming an integral part of one's life? Oh no, I've _never_ heard of that happening. (Carolin, stop smirking.)

I am amused . . . And the last paragraph is cool.

-Astarloa

[weirdquark]

Fictional personas developing strong emotions and demanding parts of our lives? Relationships with other players personas?

(The entirety of my cast of thousands are giggling. Mostly Ariel, but all of them are giggling. Loudly.)

[rabidfangurl.livejournal.com]

*coughs loudly in the direction of the IW and Phoenixquill*

Independent characters screwing up one's life? Why are you smirking, Rochester?