Blinky-in-a-Box
Last week, in Bedtime Story For Blinky, I wrote about how some unknown person had stripped Blinky of his forcefield and how Blinky, therefore, began to fall prey to every drunken buggy driver and cross-eyed paintballer out there on New Kansas. I also explained that:
It's a rare thing, but it would appear I have misjudged the character of Seg_Vio and oOVixenOo, the two owners of the Metropolis neighborhood. I was under the impression that they were protecting Blinky. In fact, Seg_Vio himself assured me that this was a less than perfect solution and that he wished there was another way. He told me how he sent e-mails to There Help asking if anybody could restore his forcefield, all to no avail. He seemed to express much regret over having to cage Blinky at all!
And I fell for it. Hook, line, and sinker.
Let me explain. This evening, I had a chat with Spiritus about Blinky's forcefield situation. Spiritus has always been able to fix problems such as this and he quite easily re-activated Blinky's forcefield. At that point, I threw my arms up in the air and rejoiced! Yay! The problem is solved! Blinky can once again roam free! I went to Seg_Vio with the good news and--wait, what? He wouldn't let Blinky go free!
Imagine that. Who woulda' thought? Chalk it up to human nature, I suppose. We all want that which we cannot have. Mr. Blinky is an anomaly in this world, a true gh0st in the machine. He never has and never will be possessed by anybody. Seg_Vio and oOVixenOo are just two more names on the long list of people who have tried to claim ownership of the poor guy. Remember Lenwa?
Of course, I did try to be as diplomatic as possible. I explained to them that Blinky no longer needed protection, that he was simply not meant to be caged up, and all I got in return were vague threats and rude remarks about my linguistic aptitude.
Ouch. A door in the face kind of 'ouch'. Never one to give up, however, I persisted in trying to understand their motives:
I think I speak English, but Vixen has me uncertain of that fact now. I'll have to remember to double-check with the dictionary. Is anybody else out there getting bad vibes from her language? I, for one, picked up a rather threatening tone in Vixen's words.
I do understand that Seg_Vio and Vixen enjoy having Blinky in their neighborhood. After all, who wouldn't enjoy having a Therian icon standing in the middle of their land? But what you have to understand is that not everybody likes seeing Mr. Blinky in that neighborhood, as Seg_Vio and Vixen would have you believe. After speaking with Spiritus, I have come to understand that many people have personally asked him to remove Blinky from the neighborhood. Spiritus, being the fine upstanding gentleman that he is, does not want to take any action until he feels it is completely justified. He was not yet prepared to remove Blinky. However, he was also previously unaware of the fact that Blinky's forcefield had been removed. Now that he knows, I'm sure Spiritus will be keeping a closer eye on our dear friend Mr. Blinky.
A question to ponder: In light of recent events, can I continue to believe Seg_Vio when he told me that he was not responsible for removing Blinky's forcefield? I would sincerely like to believe that he and Vixen were being honest with me but, after the way they reacted to my request to free Blinky, I am no longer so certain. I am also unsure as to whether or not Seg_Vio really did e-mail There Help in order to request his forcefield be reactivated.
Furthermore, remember that clear box Blinky was enclosed in?
If this is what is known as "improving the view", then I guess I do need to take a night course in the English language:
Seg_Vio and Vixen repeatedly asked me to mind my own business. This also implies that they would prefer I shut my mouth and left Blinky in their hands. I would never even dream of trying to tell them how to run their neighborhood. After all, they do pay money for it. That neighborhood is their property and may, therefore, be governed however they like. But what about Mr. Blinky? From an ethical standpoint, is it appropriate for them to trap an individual that many people care about and then claim exclusive rights to that individual? Of course, can we even apply human ethics to an inanimate object? Everyone I have ever met standing beside Mr. Blinky personifies him, so I would argue that, in this case, we can. He does, after all, even appear to have his own personality hidden away behind that white visage. Just look into those perpetually sad eyes of his and tell me you don't feel his pain.
I will, as Seg_Vio and Vixen requested, leave them be. You will not find me disturbing their neighborhood nor rallying troops in Blinky's defense. I leave that to more capable and intrepid souls. I will, however, remind everyone that Mr. Blinky has escaped such subjugation before and I have every confidence that he will find his way out this time.
At least a few good men--and women--have banded together to protect Mister Blinky from just such a fate. Now, we all know what it's like to fall victim to one of those nasty bubble traps; nobody enjoys being caged up that way. Putting myself in Blinky's shoes, I fear their solution is far from ideal but, considering the alternative, it may be necessary. Either they were to protect him, or let him fall victim to every griefer's bumper from here to Egypt and back until he was lost forever at sea.
It's a rare thing, but it would appear I have misjudged the character of Seg_Vio and oOVixenOo, the two owners of the Metropolis neighborhood. I was under the impression that they were protecting Blinky. In fact, Seg_Vio himself assured me that this was a less than perfect solution and that he wished there was another way. He told me how he sent e-mails to There Help asking if anybody could restore his forcefield, all to no avail. He seemed to express much regret over having to cage Blinky at all!
And I fell for it. Hook, line, and sinker.
Let me explain. This evening, I had a chat with Spiritus about Blinky's forcefield situation. Spiritus has always been able to fix problems such as this and he quite easily re-activated Blinky's forcefield. At that point, I threw my arms up in the air and rejoiced! Yay! The problem is solved! Blinky can once again roam free! I went to Seg_Vio with the good news and--wait, what? He wouldn't let Blinky go free!
Imagine that. Who woulda' thought? Chalk it up to human nature, I suppose. We all want that which we cannot have. Mr. Blinky is an anomaly in this world, a true gh0st in the machine. He never has and never will be possessed by anybody. Seg_Vio and oOVixenOo are just two more names on the long list of people who have tried to claim ownership of the poor guy. Remember Lenwa?
Of course, I did try to be as diplomatic as possible. I explained to them that Blinky no longer needed protection, that he was simply not meant to be caged up, and all I got in return were vague threats and rude remarks about my linguistic aptitude.
[sic]
oovixenoo: why you want blinky removed from metro jon?
Jon_Quixote: Well, it was my understanding that you both put him there to protect him, right?
oovixenoo: listen
oovixenoo: its really not your concern at all
oovixenoo: we'll handle it
Jon_Quixote: I've gotten Spiritus to reactivate Blinky's forcefield. So there's no need for that anymore.
oovixenoo: so no more worrying about it for you ok?
oovixenoo: we'd appreciate if you'd just let us run our own business :D thanks
oovixenoo: we obviously enjoy having blinky in our hood
oovixenoo: and many ppl enjoy coming to see him there
Jon_Quixote: You see, now I have a problem with that. Because now he's trapped unnecessarily.
oovixenoo: jon, its' an avatar with no one behind it
oovixenoo: stop acting like its a dog or something
oovixenoo: just leave us be
oovixenoo: ty
oovixenoo: in other words
oovixenoo: MIND YOUR OWN BUSINESS
Ouch. A door in the face kind of 'ouch'. Never one to give up, however, I persisted in trying to understand their motives:
[sic]
Jon_Quixote: Seg_Vio, do you have anything to say on the matter?
oovixenoo: he absolutely agrees with me
oovixenoo: sorry to break it to you
oovixenoo: but thats the way it is
Jon_Quixote: I guess I misjudged you folks.
oovixenoo: i guess we misjudged you HORRIBLY
Jon_Quixote: I was under the impression you were doing this to protect him.
oovixenoo: we are
oovixenoo: and we are enjoying him
oovixenoo: and letting masses enjoy him with events
Jon_Quixote: He no longer needs protection.
oovixenoo: jon
oovixenoo: mind your own business
oovixenoo: your life will be much happier for it i guarantee it
oovixenoo: i know ppl like you
oovixenoo: and trust me
oovixenoo: you'll be happier if you just mind your own business
Jon_Quixote: Are you threatening me?
oovixenoo: saying you'd be happier if you mind your own business is a threat???
oovixenoo: what language do you speak???
I think I speak English, but Vixen has me uncertain of that fact now. I'll have to remember to double-check with the dictionary. Is anybody else out there getting bad vibes from her language? I, for one, picked up a rather threatening tone in Vixen's words.
I do understand that Seg_Vio and Vixen enjoy having Blinky in their neighborhood. After all, who wouldn't enjoy having a Therian icon standing in the middle of their land? But what you have to understand is that not everybody likes seeing Mr. Blinky in that neighborhood, as Seg_Vio and Vixen would have you believe. After speaking with Spiritus, I have come to understand that many people have personally asked him to remove Blinky from the neighborhood. Spiritus, being the fine upstanding gentleman that he is, does not want to take any action until he feels it is completely justified. He was not yet prepared to remove Blinky. However, he was also previously unaware of the fact that Blinky's forcefield had been removed. Now that he knows, I'm sure Spiritus will be keeping a closer eye on our dear friend Mr. Blinky.
A question to ponder: In light of recent events, can I continue to believe Seg_Vio when he told me that he was not responsible for removing Blinky's forcefield? I would sincerely like to believe that he and Vixen were being honest with me but, after the way they reacted to my request to free Blinky, I am no longer so certain. I am also unsure as to whether or not Seg_Vio really did e-mail There Help in order to request his forcefield be reactivated.
Furthermore, remember that clear box Blinky was enclosed in?
Seg_Vio even promised he'd see what he could do about improving the view from within the protective polycarbonate box.
If this is what is known as "improving the view", then I guess I do need to take a night course in the English language:
That black box is Blinky's current domicile.
Seg_Vio and Vixen repeatedly asked me to mind my own business. This also implies that they would prefer I shut my mouth and left Blinky in their hands. I would never even dream of trying to tell them how to run their neighborhood. After all, they do pay money for it. That neighborhood is their property and may, therefore, be governed however they like. But what about Mr. Blinky? From an ethical standpoint, is it appropriate for them to trap an individual that many people care about and then claim exclusive rights to that individual? Of course, can we even apply human ethics to an inanimate object? Everyone I have ever met standing beside Mr. Blinky personifies him, so I would argue that, in this case, we can. He does, after all, even appear to have his own personality hidden away behind that white visage. Just look into those perpetually sad eyes of his and tell me you don't feel his pain.
I will, as Seg_Vio and Vixen requested, leave them be. You will not find me disturbing their neighborhood nor rallying troops in Blinky's defense. I leave that to more capable and intrepid souls. I will, however, remind everyone that Mr. Blinky has escaped such subjugation before and I have every confidence that he will find his way out this time.
Jon Quixote was There!
7 comments:
This is serious.... Blinky is being kept in a display cage just because some people find it funny. Blinky almost or is one of the landmarks in There, he stands for truth and a little bit of suffering (because he's been blinking all his life, and unable to make social conversations with people). I don't know all the details for getting Blinky back his freedom, but Jon_Quixote might because he's talked to the There staff about it. So if you think this isn't right, what Seg_Vio and his crew are doing, please talk to Jon_Quixote about it.
Poor Blinky, lost in an ever-fluctuating state of simultaneous existence and non-existence. He deserves better than to be locked away in a black box.
But, as I said, I won't be rallying the troops this time around. I'm certain Blinky will be able to find his own way out. He just needs a little encouragement! I hope he has enough of that SPF 10,000 left to make the journey to wherever he's traveling to next.
Told yah so. I wanted Blinky released with or without his forcefield, to roam and be free, to blink a life of freedom and blinking. Also blinkifying.
FREE BLINKY! There's more to life then blinking away your blinky existence in a box. Blink.
Well, it doesn't matter anyways. It would seem that they weren't about to let him go either way.
I plead temporary insanity. I was operating under the misbelief that, if given the chance, most people would do the right thing. I don't know what I was thinking! I deserve to be chicken griefed.
'bowheadinshame
oOVixenOo: hey justin whats up?
oOVixenOo: 'hi
Justin500: hi Vixen
Seg_Vio: 'hi
oOVixenOo: how are you?
Justin500: I'm fine
Seg_Vio: cool
oOVixenOo: gd gd
oOVixenOo: have you seen metro before?
Justin500: yeah
Justin500: I've been here before
oOVixenOo: since it was put up in the air?
Justin500: no
oOVixenOo: oh well youre up in the air now and there's a level above and one below us
Justin500: ok
oOVixenOo: 'hi
oOVixenOo: blinky
oOVixenOo: lol
oOVixenOo: i think spiritus woulod likie it if we put a park across from blinky joey 'tu
oOVixenOo: 'twist
oOVixenOo: yar
oOVixenOo: well he said we had a month to build a nice spot that makes blinky and him happy
oOVixenOo: rofl
Hey jon, do we need to start a "free Mr.Blinky" protest? They have kidnapped him and we want him back!
Nema
From what I have been told, Nema, such protests have already been happening, although less publicly I suppose.
As I wrote in the post, Spiritus told me that he had been receiving many complaints. I don't really want to speculate, not knowing the facts of the current situation, but it would appear that Blinky has taken up residence elsewhere.
I'll have to get back to you on the specifics.
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