LAist: In Cubism, Objects are Broken Up

Schimonie

Tue, 21 Aug 2007 17:57:13 -0800

Thanks for all the sweet comments. To #9, I did run this by our editor first because I wasn't sure it was cool, and he said go ahead. (I was inspired by Anti's weed post, actually, which obviously doesn't speak for all of us either. But that, frankly, is what gives LAist a lot of character.) Also, this particular guy doesn't read LAist and none of his friends (who he's apparently abandoning now anyway) even know I write for LAist, or my last name, if they were just passing through. So, it made me feel a little bit better and it's not hurting him at all.

guest

Tue, 14 Aug 2007 17:01:29 -0800

I'm the guest who commented before. Honestly last night I was just too lazy to fill out the info to register, and now I don't even see an option for it. I guess once a guest, the site stops giving you sign-in options? Anyway I haven't posted since the new sign-in policy started, so just wanted to clarify that at least in this instance, it's not the same guest commenting on everything. And as a daily reader of LAist I think I have every right to post my opinion. If LAist doesn't want guest posts they should disable the feature. That said, I came to LAist by way of Austinist, which I think is a great site. I was disappointed in LAist when I first moved here last year, but it has improved a great deal in the last few months. There's some great entertainment and news reporting, and I am constantly finding things to do and places to visit thanks to LAist. This particular column just rubbed me the wrong way, because to me it seems inappropriate to air what personal relationship conversations (or what I imagine the ex assumed were personal conversations) on a public news and entertainment website. I think it's common courtesy and good karma to keep private conversations private.

csharp7

Tue, 14 Aug 2007 11:42:50 -0800

I'm with poster #7. It sounds like he wants to blame everyone but himself for his perceived shortcomings. And what an insult to you to say that the person he's been for the last 5 months is not only unattractive to him but also a lie? I mean, what a horrible, passive-aggressive way to tell someone that they've been wasting their time?! You are clearly worth better than this so and so. Some guy is out there waiting for you who likes the person that he is and wants you to like that person too.

guest

Tue, 14 Aug 2007 09:04:26 -0800

To be honest, it simply sounds like he's blaming everyone else because his life didnt turn out the way he thought it would. Likely has an overinflated opinion of himself and consequently believes he's better than his current situation. Its just a shame that yourself, just like so many other people will be kicked out while he goes through the same cycle of Culling - Getting Lonely - Rushing out to find companionship. Guy all over - been there myself.

christina

Tue, 14 Aug 2007 08:42:28 -0800

"this seems more like something for a personal blog than laist." you know, i'm getting really tired of "guests" coming on here to make those types of comments. i'd venture to guess it's the same person each time. i mean seriously, as if they just had access to post on laist without tony or anyone else knowing. obviously there are people reading these types of laist posts or else they wouldn't be here. if you don't like it, don't read it. and regarding the post...i know it's easy enough to say, but forget him. obviously he's not the right guy for you and it's better to find out he's that self-absorbed now, rather than later on down the line when you've invested even MORE time and energy on the guy. let him have his miserable fun alone.

AlPl

Tue, 14 Aug 2007 00:35:25 -0800

It's a mid-life crisis. They're quite common. And people get over them, but they often do a lot of stupid shit in the process. Like pushing away people who care about them and who are important to them, too. They can't help it; even if they should. It's not your fault. It's not even really his fault. And it sucks even worse on his end. So take care of yourself. Hope he takes care of himself. And don't let his crisis turn into yours.

guest

Mon, 13 Aug 2007 23:01:31 -0800

I know it sucks to be dumped, but this seems more like something for a personal blog than laist. Also if you want to stay on good terms and/or you think there's any possibility of something working out in the future, sharing his private issues on a public website may not be the best course of action.

guest

Mon, 13 Aug 2007 22:31:09 -0800

I think he might be coming out.

guest

Mon, 13 Aug 2007 22:25:52 -0800

ugh, suffice to say you're not alone. we should drink miserably together. i'll buy the first round.

guest

Mon, 13 Aug 2007 22:17:40 -0800

He's just not that into you. It's okay to cry.