I’ve Had Enough

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The absolute worst, though, has got to be the attacks for any display of self-confidence. You may conceptualize the Unites States as a great nation. But it’s also a big tribe, with its own irrational taboos. One of them is: don’t talk proudly about your achievements.

But going forward, Jakob Lodwick, the person, is withdrawing from the public web. You will see the results of my efforts through Normative and other companies. I just cannot deal with these animals any longer.

You’re right: this taboo does exist. But I don’t think you’re correct in calling it irrational. It’s actually quite rational.

People aren’t attacking you for violating this taboo. It’s not that kind of taboo. This particular taboo actually exists entirely for your own protection. It’s to prevent others from attacking you for perceived arrogance and braggadocio. It’s also to reinforce a truism: praise from others is always more powerful than praise for yourself. It’s more readily accepted, and rarely if ever is it the catalyst for controversy.

Personally I think that you’ve sought out the attention that you now claim to hate. Regardless, we’re all responsible for our own behavior and for the reaction that our behavior receives. I would suggest that rather than complain about the behavior of your peers, you should use your break from the public Web for some introspection — some time to determine what it is about your own behavior that has caused others to treat you the way they have.

I mean that, incidentally, in the best possible way. I don’t mean it as an assault.

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Pssst, Lodwick’s back.
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taboo does exist. But...don’t think you’re correct in calling
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This is serious. This is lamentable. This is just plain wrong. I am so sorry that Jakob Lodwick has to do this. I don’t...
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I meant to post something about this whole JL schpeal sooner, but I got distracted. I agree with bijan though, he...
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The following reblog sort of makes...sad. Why? Because I actually enjoyed this blog. Great...
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Please take notice of “His relationship with Julia “hey guys, I need to write an article, send me stuff and do it for...
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Enough” from Jakob.
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Oh god. This makes me cry. Firstly because of how mean and horrible people can be, (Although that isn’t news to me, it...
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Amen brother. I doubt you’ll read this, but I had a good time following you. Its sad how people constantly hate for no...
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Loreal. It’s late,...shitstorm has passed...mouth. Also?...
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I’m sad that a person can be driven to feel this way. I posted one post about how everyone reblogs lodwick, even if it’s...
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honestly had no idea....paid attention to Tumblr, but apparently I’m
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Who said money changes people? Hmmm.
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There is no need...whole post, I’m sure you all have seen it already.
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left 2 companies he’s vehemently supported. That doesn’t paint...very trustworthy
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oh fucking animals!! my day just got a whole lot shittier. 2 of my favourite blogs gone in 1 day.
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tumblr one day and Jakob shuts...his blog. Goddammit!
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I’m not exactly...shame. Very few people deserve...reviled...
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The internet makes you sensitive.
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crap - in Australia we call it...tall poppy syndrome - but
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[con’d] Alas, poor Blodwick,...you are no more....a shame,...
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I think Randy makes a valid point in that if one makes judgments about others in a public forum where those being judged...
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Jakob hasn’t always been...most humble or polite fellow — you
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It’s a real shame he’s leaving. I hope Eric sticks around. I don’t think it’s too much of a stretch to say that Jakob is...
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feel bad that people are so insensitive. I thought that...internet was getting better....
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