Dedication Or Defamation? (Part 2 of 2)

[Modyrts]

This is a two part thread due to the topics being linked yet different.. A link to the first half will be provided.

 

http://animeforums.net/threads/dedication-or-defamation-part-1-of-2.2040/

 

Assuming, yet again, you have read my first post you should understand what this thread is about. For those who have not, I suggest you read it and they return here.

 

So in the previous post we discuss how much we love doing what we do. We spoke about what we have invested into such and what not. However, no matter how much we love something it is often looked down upon by the majority of Earths population. Albeit an antisocial task or a convention for homeless people.

 

Personally I get really upset when people ridicule you about your passion. You have invested largely into it and then others belittle you for enjoying it. When you love doing something it is just as when you love someone. Others opinions should not do negative things to demotivate you from doing it or them.

 

Unfortunately with the world in the state it is, people do not have such thinking patterns (that's if they are thinking at all) and say what they please. How should one react in such situations? What should you say? Should you return the favor? In my opinion, the only way you should react is by not getting upset and simply try to see their point of view and get them to see yours. Do not say anything that would upset them in an attempt to get revenge. It only ever seems petty and desperate. I feel like you should let them know how you feel yet keep up the facade of not being too hurt by it rather then lashing out.

 

Agree/Disagree? Feel free to let me know in the comments and/or post a scenario and how you dealt with it if you want.