| Im not sure where the breakdown is, but I never intended for this to be about me. I wanted to share because I thought shooting them was fun and interesting. I didnt want to share (read: "show off") because I thought I was cool. There is a clear difference. I suppose human nature automatically inclines us to assume the latter of the two? The bravery vs stupidity remarks were in relation to perception. Again, not about myself. "Reality" is heavily reliant on perception. By in large, the perception of what I did and why I did it (and even the events leading up to that) are wildly inaccurate. Some may argue "Well, thats your perception and therefore is your reality.", but I have information you dont. That information being my thoughts and feelings about the entire escapade. Even though I already presented that information, it seems to be completely dismissed and replaced with what Im interpreting as being a completely narcissistic and intractable (which I argued and provided supporting evidence of my argument). Some people are acting like I shot THEIR ICs, which is completely ridiculous. I presume thats under the assumption that since I was essentially throwing them away that they could have been theirs instead...still not quite sure on that one. I understand the opinions of it being wasteful among other things. But that is honestly relative. To MANY people around the world, watering your grass is wasteful. But I DO get it.
The facts:
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I had a spare set of SMICs that I had no success in selling OR giving away. As a couple of you have mentioned, I dont feel that I put in an exorbitant amount of time and energy into selling them/giving them away, but there was effort there.
The monetary value of the SMICs were not of real consideration. Money is simply a tool and cant buy you anything that is GENUINELY valuable. I had fun shooting them and thought it was neat so I shared it with you guys.
- Thats the honest truth. Im sorry that some of you were so offended, but I still think its a shame that we often assume the worst and think with closed minds. Im still guilty of that at times as well, but I do make a conscious effort not to. I dont have any qualms with any of you judging me, but I think that should only be done after a fair trial.
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