Last Ed Story of 2025 - "The Experiment"

[Davefinan]

Some folks arrive at a conclusion to a situation first, then go about finding "evidence" to support their claim
of being "right" about something...
The smarter folks will first gather all evidence they can substantiate, then formulate an opinion based on
the gathered tangible, verifiable facts of

Seems you’re giving yourself way too much credit for saying something profound here. It sounds more like a cry out for some sort of validation for what you say. Hard to say if you’re looking for sympathy, notoriety, or just plain attention. Whatever it is , some here see through it and express that. It is how they feel. So why attack them? Maybe Take it as constructive criticism. You won’t though. You have proven that you aren’t capable of that by your responses.

 

[OneWheelPeel]

Sometimes, very rarely I’m the smartest guy in the room, but you don’t want to be in that room!
I usually think of the "I’m just a simple caveman" bit from old SNL about myself. So as a simple caveman I will just ask if the experiment is over? When it is over will you reach out to any of those folks?

It takes effort for me to keep in touch with people, I tend to get lost in my own world even if it’s a simple world.

 

[Kern Dog]

One or two friends. The rest are acquaintances.

Really?

Nobody cares, and nobody wants your stuff. Simple. Roll with it as above.

I’ve always liked chatting with you. I’d like your Coronet if you’re looking to part with it. I’ve always liked that car.

 

[plymouth67]

I don't disagree with what your original post was about but, I also see the other side of the coin. People are busy, work, kids, etc. I don't do Facebook, the only social media platforms I visit are these car sites. I have tons of contacts in my phone but, really only have a few "true" friends. If you wouldn't help me hide a body, well...your not a true friend. I have a few more people i consider "friends" and the rest are just people I know.

I'm one person out 8 billion living on this planet, and don't ever think I'm more important than I really am. The only people I really care to hear from on a regular basis is my wife, kids, and those few "true friends". If I hear from other people or contacts in my phone I consider that a bonus. I'm very happy in my life and the people in it. I don't need validation from other people to know who I am as a person. I try to do the best I can to be a good human everyday and hang my hat on that.