Friendship (And Knowing Who’s Your Friend)
The definition of friendship was redefined for me today. I realized more clearly what a ‘friend’ was versus an ‘acquaintance’. For me, anyone I become friendly with becomes a friend. You’ll have my trust, respect and kindness forever — Until you cross me.
One thing I will not tolerate — from anyone — are threats to my well being. In the case of a former friend, this couldn’t be more true. Why should I be the object of their rage because of something they don’t agree with? Even more damning is the assertion of my being a “racist” because of the views and thoughts I share regarding social constructs such as “race”. I think that’s a tough label to affix to someone who doesn’t even believe in “race”.
I only wish that people would first seek to understand the purpose of why I share certain things here. The reasons why I’m becoming more vocal about the ignorance of our society and how it affects someone like myself who’s constantly subjected to perceptions and assumptions just because of his appearance. It’s not only a blog. It’s a part of my identity, what I feel and how I see the world.
How frustrating. There’s even a newly created ‘fan blog’ to mock my new title as well. Yeah, some friend. Yeah, right. Good riddance.
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Continue to be vocal and stay true to yourself. Your true friends will either stick with you or they will abandon you. I understand but just know the good Lord gave you a wonderful head on your shoulders and I have admired it from afar!
You always talk about race - we see you as Ronald, man sharing knowledge. I don’t get all this race talk - older than u and never think race - think human being - if you cross me then I think don’t want to know you. I don’t get all this race talk - out there yes but WHO CARES - just live because we cannot live for some person’s thoughts. Always will be there and cannot change the human mind so just live. I want to hear more of your around-the-world plans.
Jennifer you may be Ronald’s friend but you’re definitely not his. He looks down on any “idiot” that believes in religion because “God doesn’t exist” and anyone that believes in it is “delusional”. I have walked with him on the street and witnessed him verbal assault a woman because of her beliefs. Don’t believe me….try asking him what religion he practices and see his response. Still bringing the truth, Matt.
Matt,
It’s apparent that you and Todd have teamed up to attack me publicly. That’s fine. What you’re doing says a lot about your character and certainly what my friendship meant to both of you.
It’s also obvious to me that both of you are ‘bad news’ when you’re together. Just look at your actions.
It is no secret that I’m an atheist. It’s no secret that I do not believe in “God”. It’s no secret that I think people are foolish for believing in “fairy tales”.
Whatever you’re attempting to do is pointless. Everyone knows of my conflicts with society, women and more. However, to come here and attack me is pointless.
I’ve never done anything to either of you. If I were your “best friend” as you claimed (and which certainly meant a lot to me), you wouldn’t be doing this for whatever pleasure you gain.
Given all of your own struggles in life, Matt, I’ve never done any wrong toward you. I’ve listened to your stories. I’ve seen the impact of certain things in your life. I’ve always only wanted to be there for you as a friend.
There is no “teaming up” I am here to set the record straight. The fact of the matter is I check your site for the ENTERTAINMENT value. Don’t pull the friendship card man, you are the one that stormed off in a huff….too cowardly to address us face to face and resolve it IN PERSON. You claim to be courageous and the fighter against all the injustices in this world yet your arguments reek of hypocrisy. You hate being acosted by “stereotypes” and how other people view you yet you are so eager to push your own agenda. Not to mention you stereotype people so often I doubt you even notice it. If playful teasing was too much for you man all you had to do was say stop, every joke we cracked stung because it had an element of truth to it. Don’t worry Ron I’m not going to spout off bullshit and run off, I’m here to stay and I will attack your bigoted beliefs every step of the way. I hope you are prepared for an “intellectual” battle I am here to HELP YOU open your eyes.
Matt,
There’s no entertainment here. This is life. My life. My world. My thoughts. I’m not here to entertain you and your sidekick.
I am not the “idiot” that you think I am. I know you and Todd are speaking. You’re both feeding off of each other to strike back at me for your own entertainment. I think it’s highly immature.
I don’t need your help, Matt. Thanks, but no thanks. I’ve been alive a little longer than I knew of you. I’ve done a lot of things and I continue to do so. I don’t need anyone such as yourself bringing drama to my front porch. I don’t ask for it, I don’t look for and I won’t tolerate it.
We discussed everything IN PERSON. There is nothing else to discuss. You and Todd are the ones who chose not to face me directly. Instead, you spoke behind my back. And now, you’re here to wage war with me after you gossiped like little school children while I was asleep?
You don’t know me, Matt. Nor do Todd. Get back to what you were doing and do what’s best for your life. You haven’t made your presence known in all of these weeks and don’t start now. I am not your enemy.
If you think you’re going to have your way here, you better think again. I won’t tolerate this nonsense.