VEGANGELICA

Alfred, this was a pleasant surprise to read, because I didn't realize you knew I was e-alive on MB! I think we have never really "talked" here, though of course I know who *you* are. I'm glad I come across as polite and thoughtful...and that someone has actually read an entire post of mine!

Mojo, thank you for your honesty!

Here are some more of my opinions about people:

Tuna - I don't like some of his views much or his sarcastic way of expressing them. I think we experience mutual repulsion when we are in each other's vacinity. However, I do like his username, because it may remind people of the Plight of the Tuna, overfished by fish-hungry humans who don't realize that the health benefits of fish oil can be obtained directly from algae without decimating ocean ecosystems. I also like to think that Tuna's username reminds pregnant women and others not to eat tuna because of the risk of mercury poisoning. At least, whenever I see Tuna's posts, I think to myself, "I do not want to eat Tuna!" Great choice of an activist username! Love it.

Anteater - I still haven't learned much about Anteater other than knowing that whenever he is in the shoutbox I like to greet him by saying "Ant." Maybe I like saying this because I like Adam Ant. Maybe I like it because I like anteaters. I don't know. Somehow Anteater (the person) amuses me quite a bit. I hope he doesn't mind me, because I still want to say "Ant!" when I see him in the shoutbox.

Unchained Ballad - such a friendly person! I enjoy seeing him refer to people as "you lovely people!" He seems so appreciative of others and very playful. Plus, I liked listening to the few short songs of his that I've heard...very soulful, I felt. I like it that he's willing to give me music suggestions in the shoutbox when I'm there. I feel that's a lot of fun to watch the youtube videos he puts up for me. (I have a feeling I've written all this about him before, too. Sorry, if I have!). I know a Portuguese family in Iowa and they are also very nice, so now thanks to UB and them I think all Portuguese people are kind and pleasant.

Vanilla - I like her directness and her honesty about her sexuality. I probably would have dismissed Lady Gaga as uninteresting without considering any deeper meanings behind her work if it weren't for Vanilla's championing of Lady Gaga. I think Vanilla has mixed feelings about me, so I have been hesitant to interact with her much. I think it would be very interesting to find out if or how her views on life and people change between now and when she's older and no longer views herself as "not a girl, not yet a woman" but instead views herself as a woman. I view her as a woman now, even if she doesn't! It takes maturity to be who you feel you are without apology, and I feel Vanilla does that.

SATCHMO - My first main memory of SATCHMO is when I learned the word "meh" from him. So, if I ever say "meh," it is because of him. I had told a nice new poster about the rule of not posting links, and afterwards SATCHMO wrote, "Meh," he hadn't been planning to correct her. So, I always think of him as pretty laid back. Kind of the opposite of Lucifer_Sam. And I mean that as a compliment, although I didn't dislike Lucifer_Sam. For example, SATCHMO didn't tell me to stay on topic when I posted a giant picture of the naked David sculpture in a music forums thread. So, I was glad about that. I can get away with stuff when he's around!

Petula07 - I really admire her love of music! I enjoy her informative posts and the eagerness and enthusiasm with which she talks about musicians and shares new groups she likes. I never see her in skirmishes or arguments or "discussions" (like *some* people I know...ahem). I think Petula really is genuinely here for the pleasure of sharing her passion for music with others. We both like international music, which is nice, and sometimes I listen to metal music youtube videos she posts, even though it isn't my favorite genre, just because her enthusiasm makes me want to catch some of it.

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