In which I overreact and then word-vomit

The post that set me off, arguing that Sozin's war had nothing to do with racism and Ozai perverted a war that was somehow honorable at the start. No really, he makes the argument that the tactics in the war were "sound and honorable" prior to Ozai.

My reply to that post, after I had cooled down a little bit, arguing that Sozin's "Fire Man's Burden" (I believe this is via lavanyasix) is itself horribly racist and Ozai was simply carrying out Sozin's legacy.

Basically I learned that a) different histories and experiences result in different perceptions, to the extent that what seems like deliberate provocation to me can sound sort of reasonable to other people, and b) I shouldn't write when I'm angry, and c) I need to limit my exposure to ASN, because they might not all be trolls out to get me but holy shit am I sensitive to certain subjects and the ways they are handled. I may be right (or so I would think, obviously), but being right ain't the same thing as being happy.

UGH. I feel dirty just for having read that history-twisting, victim-blaming shit. But then again what better do I expect of a troll's sock puppet?

Verbally beating up stupid people was only fun up to a point. After a while I don't know who to feel sorrier for, the kid on the other end who's so bored he spouts this crap to get attention, or me for spending time shooting down his "arguments."

If I have learned anything from this experience it's that my LJ flist rocks. I had a few fun discussions on ASN, but trying to talk to most of the denizens (even the ones who aren't gross) is like wading through mud. I've got the smart, stable people right here on my flist and I'm not venturing out there ever again. *curls up in a corner, shivering*