I’ve been pretty lucky in my blogging actually. I’ve not had many blog trolls. What? What is a blog troll you may ask? Well, let me give you the definition I found, online:
Troll: In Internet slang, a troll is someone who posts controversial, inflammatory, irrelevant or off-topic messages in an online community, such as an online discussion forum, chat room or blog, with the primary intent of provoking other users into an emotional response or of otherwise disrupting normal on-topic discussion.
Ahhh trolls. You know, I am all for constructive commentary. In fact, even commentary that is in disagreement with my position is welcome, as long as it’s presented in such a manner that is … I dunno, reasonable. Sane. But those that come and comment on blogs that attack the person, their beliefs, their family, their readers? Yeah, those people are trolls. And they are simply, in my opinion, not welcome … here. Perhaps some bloggers welcome the controversy. And if so, that is your right. It IS your blog.
Thankfully, I’ve got me no trolls … yet. I’m assuming my time will come too. Of course, this post may just prompt one to pop out of their dungeon! *Laugh* And while I won’t mention any blogs by name, you know who you are, and know this too. You’ve a great blog, you’re a great mom and I heart you. :)
The Piggy Flu is subsiding in Miss Emilee, who is currently dancing in the living room. Thank goodness. It’s so hard to see your little one so sick, not wanting to do anything but nap and lay around. She is excited to get back to school too. Which makes me smile. I’ve got myself one heck of a kid. Even at her sickest, she still had one heck of a sense of humor. She makes me laugh.
And last but not least, just as an update because I haven’t said much regarding DJBlueEyes as of late … we’ve parted ways, as friends I hope. I think so, he’s such a good man. But you can’t make it happen, no matter how bad you want it.
Dammit.
I’m broken people.
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November 12, 2009 at 2:20 pm
I learn so much from you, I really really do. I’m in the same position but have NO balls. No balls, I tell ya. Broken sucks, but it leaves the opportunity for something greater and more awesome later down the line once things have healed. I’m not one for advice as I don’t think love is my “thing”. I think I’m meant for something greater, more substantial….. like saving the world. LOL.
Much love and many hugs.
November 12, 2009 at 3:27 pm
I’m for the Troll-Patrol. It’s a bit like welcoming strangers into your home. It’s wonderful, and interesting, but it’s still your home, and you politely show the gate crashers to the door. Period.
As for Piggy Flu, your kiddo sounds delightful and brave. And glad she’s better. They do surprise us, don’t they.
And I don’t think you’re broken. I’ve been giving love and happiness a great deal of space to ramble around in my memories and flick on light switches here and there. We can want to love, and it just isn’t there. We can love desperately, and it just isn’t enough. Parting as friends is pretty damn good if you can do that. There are good men. But whatever it is that’s required for things to work, including logistics, timing, and so much more, it’s not always within our control.
November 12, 2009 at 3:29 pm
Hi everyone, I am Danielle and I too am Broken!
November 12, 2009 at 3:31 pm
Ahh, trolls – yes, you are lucky to not have had the displeasure. Maybe you have managed to be troll free because you are an awesome troll ass-kicker. Thank you. I heart you.
Sorry about DJ Blue eyes. As they say on The Hills; “on to the next.”
November 12, 2009 at 5:04 pm
Yeah. Trolls. Also see the definition, “Those who have nothing better that they WANT to do with their time.” *rolling eyes*
Re: DJ Blue Eyes and feeling broken…*sigh*. I’m sorry, QT. I think that sometimes? It hurts a little more when you’re a single parent for something to not work out in the r-ship dept. Cuz, you know, it would just be NICE to have someone there. Much love to you, girl.
November 12, 2009 at 5:20 pm
Learning more every day. Didn’t even know there was such a thing as a blog troll. Hope that’s not because I am one…
Sorry about DJ. End of a relationship is always a bummer. Doesn’t necessarily mean you (or we) are broken though. Maybe we just need to find the right “nut” to fit our bolt
November 12, 2009 at 5:56 pm
First of all I heart BigLittleWolf. She always has something positive to say.
And I heart you and how you came to the defense when the blog troll struck. I watched and stayed uninvolved. Guess I’m a chicken shit but I couldn’t think of anything constructive (or nice) to say!!
Glad Emilee’s better! Now you need to stay healthy too!
You, my friend, are perfect – just the way you are. And… I like that you’re “nut” that’s still looking for the right “bolt”. Heh. Whew that’s a good analogy! Thanks BCD!
November 12, 2009 at 7:29 pm
Dude.
I figure I’m the rudest person that comments on your blog.
Which makes me your troll.
Which makes your blog the bridge I live under.
Which makes you the princess who dates 15,291 princes and manages to find something wrong with every one of them.
OH THE CLASSIC FAIRY TALE.
-R.
November 12, 2009 at 7:34 pm
WOW Cookie! You’re so right! *Laugh*
I sort of love that.
November 12, 2009 at 8:13 pm
I have a troll. She drives me NUTS when she comments. It’s always inflammatory, and character assassinating. Ugh.
Sorry to hear about DJ
November 12, 2009 at 8:58 pm
The worst part is even when you call them (*cough*him*cough*) out on it. They act all innocent. That was the first time I ever saw that kind of person on this type of site. At one moment, when he tried to use what I said as a proof-in-point to his reasoning I wanted to reach through the screen and choke him.
She does have a great blog. And everything I know about her, she is a great mom and person. I’ve got her back.
November 13, 2009 at 2:39 pm
Just for the record, we are ALL broken. The key is finding someone who knows how to handle your broken bits, and you theirs.
It will happen.
November 13, 2009 at 2:58 pm
November 13, 2009 at 5:00 pm
I’m glad to hear that Emilee is feeling better. I’m sorry about DJBlueEyes… I hope that you have a great weekend.
November 13, 2009 at 5:14 pm
I’ve had a couple trolls, but I deleted them. It’s my blog and I didn’t want to argue. I’m fine with different opinions, but some people only want drama. My trolls never came back thankfully.
November 13, 2009 at 5:20 pm
Anonymous comments do come back to bite the person who made them.
Check out these links in which a judge ruled that a woman was entitled to know the identity of an anonymous commenter.
http://www.chicagobreakingnews.com/2009/11/trustee-may-learn-identify-of-anonymous-internet-poster.html
I, for one, will be keeping a close eye on this.
November 13, 2009 at 5:22 pm
Oooooooooh great link RE!! Thank you Cookie!
November 13, 2009 at 11:31 pm
You are NOT broken. You’re discriminating!
November 15, 2009 at 12:20 pm
You are not broken. You are a strong independent woman with a beautiful daughter.