Finn d'Abuzz wrote:It takes a real Narcissist to believe his or her postings have even a remotely measurable impact on the world around us.
Granted, I'm a writer, and most of my posts are in the word games, English, riddles, music, and original writing forums, so maybe my opinion here is a little different from the norm. But, when I post, I hope that my posts are making someone else's life more interesting in some way; and, if I am very successful, I hope to actually provide a new way of thinking or perspective for, again, someone. If numerous people read, understand, and appreciate what I have said, then I have gone past my expectations. Again, maybe I see things too artisically, but if I can affect someone else's day in a positive manner, then I have made a "remotely measurable impact on the world" in the best way I can, and I will notice that change, as will the people with whom I share my thoughts.
Maybe I am not changing election results or movie sales or anything like that, but I hope that my posts can serve to impact the world somehow, and I can assure you that I am not a narcissist. If anything, I often suffer from an inferiority complex. And, I have resolved to stay out of most political debates, but I still decided to make this post, although I am not furthering the political discussion at all.