After a long absense. Knowing more about online communities than earlier:
- almost everyone online is okay (as in, pleasant, well-meaning, well-mannered;
- almost everyone online who reads a blog will eventually feel like commenting;
- there's a heck of a range of thinking and living styles "out there";
- a small minority will enjoy pushing my buttons (as in posting provocative comments);
- i'm not responsible for other people's mind-sets;
- i don't have to react to comments if i don't want to;
- i don't have to defend myself or my region against anyone online;
- keeping the blog is a challenge i'll face if mental illness (seasonal depression) hits again;
- it's okay to take a retreat, and then return when stronger.
