# Abandon Every Hope. **URL:** \ **Category:** In My Humble Opinion\ **Created:** [October 4, 2015, 6:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/abandon-every-hope/733524 "2015-10-04T18:39:35Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 7
**Author:** ![Ambivalid](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/a5b964/32.png) [@Ambivalid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ambivalid)\ **Post date:** [October 9, 2015, 11:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/abandon-every-hope/733524/121 "2015-10-09T23:50:56Z")
> [@Ambivalid](#): > > Ok, then how about you start with the minor change of stopping use of that annoying, pointless red font > [@CCitizen](#): > > That expresses my emotions. > [@Ambivalid](#): > > How so? > [@CCitizen](#): > > Emotions are not bleak. But you just seem to choose random words to post in red font. You’ve used no other colors and there seems to be no rhyme or reason to the words that _do_ get painted red. Red is usually associated with the emotion of anger anyway. I guess I don’t know what you’re trying to say. ---
**Author:** ![Fear\_Itself](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/fear_itself/32/19637_2.png) [@Fear\_Itself](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fear_Itself)\ **Post date:** [October 9, 2015, 11:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/abandon-every-hope/733524/122 "2015-10-09T23:55:30Z")
> [@QuickSilver](#): > > You may not think so, or maybe you’ve simply resigned to accept the risk, but you are currently exhibiting some very destructive behaviour. In moderation. ---
**Author:** ![Ambivalid](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/a5b964/32.png) [@Ambivalid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ambivalid)\ **Post date:** [October 9, 2015, 11:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/abandon-every-hope/733524/123 "2015-10-09T23:59:35Z")
> [@QuickSilver](#): > > Incorrect. In moderation, and with the right precautions, none of the above is bad for you. > > You may not think so, or maybe you’ve simply resigned to accept the risk, but you are currently exhibiting some very destructive behaviour. He’s prolly already exhibited too much. ---
**Author:** ![Bad\_News\_Baboon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/5fc32e/32.png) [@Bad\_News\_Baboon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bad_News_Baboon)\ **Post date:** [October 10, 2015, 2:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/abandon-every-hope/733524/124 "2015-10-10T02:58:38Z")
> [@Ambivalid](#): > > But you just seem to choose random words to post in red font. You’ve used no other colors and there seems to be no rhyme or reason to the words that _do_ get painted red. Red is usually associated with the emotion of anger anyway. I guess I don’t know what you’re trying to say. Because how else is he going to get attention? C’mon, you know very well how it works. ---
**Author:** ![needscoffee](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/needscoffee/32/1076_2.png) [@needscoffee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/needscoffee)\ **Post date:** [October 10, 2015, 3:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/abandon-every-hope/733524/125 "2015-10-10T03:21:36Z")
> [@CCitizen](#): > > I wanted to be a writer. How did I get on math track? Only my parents know. Too bad you can’t be a writer because of your parents making you choose math instead. ---
**Author:** ![CCitizen](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/4af34b/32.png) [@CCitizen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CCitizen)\ **Post date:** [October 10, 2015, 11:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/abandon-every-hope/733524/126 "2015-10-10T23:17:46Z")
> [@QuickSilver](#): > > You may not think so, or maybe you’ve simply resigned to accept the risk, but you are currently exhibiting some very destructive behaviour. I know I risk attracting a stalker to myself. But can I really live alone without friends? ---
**Author:** ![CCitizen](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/4af34b/32.png) [@CCitizen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CCitizen)\ **Post date:** [October 10, 2015, 11:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/abandon-every-hope/733524/127 "2015-10-10T23:19:08Z")
> [@Ambivalid](#): > > But you just seem to choose random words to post in red font. You’ve used no other colors and there seems to be no rhyme or reason to the words that _do_ get painted red. Red is usually associated with the emotion of anger anyway. I guess I don’t know what you’re trying to say. Maybe I have a wrong choice of keywords. I should have gotten a Bachelors in humanitarian studies. ---
**Author:** ![CCitizen](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/4af34b/32.png) [@CCitizen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CCitizen)\ **Post date:** [October 10, 2015, 11:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/abandon-every-hope/733524/128 "2015-10-10T23:20:14Z")
> [@needscoffee](#): > > Too bad you can’t be a writer. I can and hopefully I will. ---
**Author:** ![CCitizen](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/4af34b/32.png) [@CCitizen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CCitizen)\ **Post date:** [October 10, 2015, 11:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/abandon-every-hope/733524/129 "2015-10-10T23:24:36Z")
> [@Bad\_News\_Baboon](#): > > Because how else is he going to get attention? Getting negative attention is easy. I like neutral attention. ---
**Author:** ![Dewey\_Finn](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dewey_finn/32/4222_2.png) [@Dewey\_Finn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dewey_Finn)\ **Post date:** [October 10, 2015, 11:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/abandon-every-hope/733524/130 "2015-10-10T23:35:42Z")
> [@CCitizen](#): > > I know I risk attracting a stalker to myself. But can I really live alone without friends? It’s so cute that you think you might attract a stalker. I’m trying to imagine who would focus on you as a stalking target. ---
**Author:** ![CCitizen](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/4af34b/32.png) [@CCitizen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CCitizen)\ **Post date:** [October 10, 2015, 11:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/abandon-every-hope/733524/131 "2015-10-10T23:37:07Z")
> [@Dewey\_Finn](#): > > It’s so cute that you think you might attract a stalker. I’m trying to imagine who would focus on you as a stalking target. 1. Anyone offended by my views. 2. What dangerous choices did you refer to? ---
**Author:** ![Dewey\_Finn](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dewey_finn/32/4222_2.png) [@Dewey\_Finn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dewey_Finn)\ **Post date:** [October 10, 2015, 11:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/abandon-every-hope/733524/132 "2015-10-10T23:45:39Z")
Huh? When did I refer to “dangerous choices?” ---
**Author:** ![CCitizen](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/4af34b/32.png) [@CCitizen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CCitizen)\ **Post date:** [October 11, 2015, 12:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/abandon-every-hope/733524/133 "2015-10-11T00:00:01Z")
> [@QuickSilver](#): > > You may not think so, or maybe you’ve simply resigned to accept the risk, but you are currently exhibiting some very destructive behaviour. What destructive behavior did you refer to? I am genuinely interested in lowering the risks. ---
**Author:** ![Robert163](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/4af34b/32.png) [@Robert163](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Robert163)\ **Post date:** [October 11, 2015, 12:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/abandon-every-hope/733524/134 "2015-10-11T00:02:47Z")
> [@CCitizen](#): > > Getting negative attention is easy. I like neutral attention. Posting in red gets negative attention ---
**Author:** ![CCitizen](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/4af34b/32.png) [@CCitizen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CCitizen)\ **Post date:** [October 11, 2015, 12:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/abandon-every-hope/733524/135 "2015-10-11T00:06:04Z")
> [@Robert163](#): > > Posting in red gets negative attention I am sorry. ---
**Author:** ![Robert163](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/4af34b/32.png) [@Robert163](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Robert163)\ **Post date:** [October 11, 2015, 12:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/abandon-every-hope/733524/136 "2015-10-11T00:23:57Z")
> [@CCitizen](#): > > I am sorry. Don’t worry about it, just stop coloring your fonts… ---
**Author:** ![CCitizen](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/4af34b/32.png) [@CCitizen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CCitizen)\ **Post date:** [October 11, 2015, 12:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/abandon-every-hope/733524/137 "2015-10-11T00:26:19Z")
> [@Robert163](#): > > Don’t worry about it, just stop coloring your fonts… My emotions re not bleak… ---
**Author:** ![Robert163](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/4af34b/32.png) [@Robert163](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Robert163)\ **Post date:** [October 11, 2015, 12:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/abandon-every-hope/733524/138 "2015-10-11T00:28:36Z")
> [@CCitizen](#): > > My emotions re not bleak… If you want to use a colored font, do it like once a day… not like every 3rd or 4th post you make. I can’t explain why to you… but colored fonts annoy people. ---
**Author:** ![Ambivalid](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/a5b964/32.png) [@Ambivalid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ambivalid)\ **Post date:** [October 11, 2015, 12:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/abandon-every-hope/733524/139 "2015-10-11T00:50:20Z")
> [@CCitizen](#): > > I know I risk attracting a stalker to myself. Bless your heart. 🙂 > [@CCitizen](#): > > 1. Anyone offended by my views How about you share some of those views? On anything… ---
**Author:** ![CCitizen](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/4af34b/32.png) [@CCitizen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CCitizen)\ **Post date:** [October 11, 2015, 12:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/abandon-every-hope/733524/140 "2015-10-11T00:52:13Z")
> [@Ambivalid](#): > > How about you share some of those views? On anything… I have shared my views on many threads. This thread is strictly about my coping with life. And anyone can look at my coping mechanisms as an example. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/abandon-every-hope/733524.md?page=6) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/abandon-every-hope/733524.md?page=8)