Indigo wrote:In the literary world, the use of italics generally symbolizes handwriting for whatever font you happen to be typesetting ... sometimes it's also used to emphasize deep thoughts ...
In Shells case, it's almost as important as a signature. It's her style, how she does things ... I don't think she should have to change an intrinsic part of who she is on the forum, simply because it makes things "easier" on some of us.
Shell, I felt this was important enough to crawl back out of the shadows to respond to ... you're a valued, contributing member here, and a personal friend, to boot. Your style on the forum is completely unique, and original. It may have a bit of a rough flow to it, but that simply adds to what you write, if that makes any sense. I, for one, would actually be saddened to see you edit your style now ... We are, who we are, and you're wise enough to realize that editing who we are for the sake of others is really a disservice. Pretty soon, we begin to question other things as well. A wise man once said ...
"And to thine own self, be true..."
Give it some thought, please ...
*hugs you warmly* My goodness... You came out of the shadowy places, for meeeee???...*blushing like crazy* Indy, I'm almost speechless.....................almost! *wink* *giggling*
Those words spoken are so rightly stated..."And to thine own self, be true". *smile*
If I may, before I speak directly to your comments, I would like to share a brief story. *smile*
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To any of you that do not know.....I have more then one persona, only two have been here to Milovana though. The other persona is Lady X. She is Dominate and presently, except for a tiny visit to the chat room the other day, has been resting behind my shoulder, looking at the screen every now and again, interested in this or that, but quiet. She is allowing me the freedom to explore all that I can with my Master, Dr. D. *smile*
Lady X was at Milo, before me. I did not plan on ever coming to Milovana and I believe She even said that in The Penetration of Lady X Task.
She was talking to Master and I heard His voice and woke up from the slumbered state that I was in, due to being hurt by a Dom several months before.
He and I began to email, but I wanted more. I wanted to interact with Him here. I wasn't sure at the time if I would disclose to anyone who I was, other than Master. I knew some that had followed the Penetration Task would know, but I wasn't sure what I was willing to share my identity. I knew if I was asked, I would be honest, to that, I knew in my heart.
When I began to post the first time, I knew that Lady X sometimes posted in purple. I knew that I wanted something different, something like a "disguise" I guess. There was not a choice of changing the font, at least none that I could find.
I played around and used the italics button and liked what I saw.
And that is why everything has been in italics from the first moment I arrived. *soft smile*
I discovered that there was not animosity towards me for having two persona's, like there had been in my previous chat site. So, it became common knowledge. I left the italics, simply because that is how I began. *smile*
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The italics are not who I am, they just surround me like a gentle breeze on a warm sunny day.
Who I am is someone who will make choices to please those around me, as long as it does not compromise who I am. Taking away the italics, to make it easier for someone, perhaps even some that can not bring themselves to say so, taking the italics away is a gift I can give to that person.
That's who I am. That's the core of what makes me....me. *smile*
I have consulted Master and He is okay with or without the italics, for He has seen the core of me and knows, that to not change, when it bothers another would bother me, each and every time that I clicked on the italics button.
So, Indy.....*gentle and respectful smile*.....please do not fear.......I am changing the italics because of who I am.....and in by doing so.....I validate the core, that much more and I am being true to myself and that makes me content and joyful. I beg you, please feel my joy and do not be sad. *warm smile*
I appreciate your comments Indy. It touched my heart deeply that you felt this topic so deeply in your heart, that you came out of the shadows to say something. From the deepest part of me.....thank you. *bright smile*
