Originally posted by Soldier of Macedon
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You will notice that, despite not having an obligation myself, I often stick up for you here against Macedonians who have taken the wrong impression of you (or good Greeks in general), simply because I respect you as a human, and what's right is right.
To tell you the truth, It is because of you and Risto, that I remain a member of this forum. Lets cut to the chase here, I read alot of not so flattering things about Greeks on this forum. I see alot of this as well. I inevitably ask myself 'is this targeted at me?'. Since I am the only, or among the few greeks on this forum, my mind wanders. Now I understand your struggle, but put yourself in my shoes. If you ventured to the 'other side', how much could you take before you took offense to what was written about your people?
Ive honestly considered stopping visiting these forums alltogether, but then the Spartan inside me says 'why'?. Ive been a part of this forum virtually from its inception, why should I let some offesive words, or TM underlined passages dictate wether i stay or not? That would be pretty wimpy, and I definitely dont want to send the wrong message about the fortitude of the few modern Spartans left in the world today, so I endure.
I take it you guys dont like it all that much when you see the name of your nation in quotes, or spelled in lowercase(something I know you and Risto do not do, but cant be said for everyone). Or your church described in the manner that some describe ours here. Or the constant reference to us as 'imposter Hellenes", and other such names. Imagine how I feel?
Alot of the time I simply dont comment because I genuinely like you guys(the forum in general), and dont want to get in heated arguments about things that are beyond my control.
Now I understand you have suffered all these things on the internet over the years, and I know you guys are obligated to fight back. And thats what i think to myself in order to not take it personally.
Anyways, thats my little rant for the day. Please dont crucify me for this, I love you guys and wish you all the best.
One more thing, post here more often, your opinion is missed from here all too often lately bro.
Cheers SoM, Risto and the whole MTO
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