. I "COULD" stop being a total dick... . OR, Alternatively, instead, I could have a sense of humour at the absurdity of existence and laugh at the darkness to disempower it and stop it from owning me... Not every comment I make is heartfelt - And sometimes I might even say the exact opposite of how I feel out of sarcasm. - Sometimes telling some that 'littering is a good thing' might drive them to volunteer to clean up a beach that weekend. (- a bit like Dr Jonathan Swift's 'Modest Proposal') - My only purpose is to make some people think, question and perhaps giggle. - My purpose is NOT, however, to make friends, be popular, be respected or be liked. (I long ago gave up on that futile effort. I am inherently unlikable.) So, laugh with me or AT me - As long as you are laughing. I don't mind you laughing at me and considering me a human living joke of a man - If it makes your life a little easier. - I can take that hit for the world. I am an 'abso