I mean, as someone with notable asshole tendencies, let me just say that yes, I think some people kind of have "asshole" as their basic ground state, but I think those people also have a choice whether to install mods, or just revert to their basic factory settings, if you get where I'm going here.
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Frank Aronson
But, that's just who they are...
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Not being an ‘asshole’ typically hinges on just not making things worse.
Sort of like a master fireball spell.
Born an asshole does not mean dies an asshole.
Huge personal choice there.
It also means that when the stars align, me or loved ones are wronged, and my inner Jack Bauer rises.... I can still bring the asshole, if the universe demands it.
Exhibit A: 👇
I've been reading you since "Whatever" was what you were best known for, and I have to say, if the above is true, you've been hiding it well for decades.
You are about the most consistently decent person I know of, among people I only know of online.
Could use it more but sometimes when others aren’t using theirs it’s the easiest way
But there must be redeeming qualities, otherwise she would not put up with Scalzi.
;)