nice one cara, and naah, you're not in the minority.

LOL!!!! Thanks :)

Very well written, and it couldn't make more sense. I cannot handle people who have no spine. If you don't stand up for yourself and your opinions - don't bitch when you get walked on. Personally, I find it insulting when people kiss my ass. Phony people make me want to chew holes in my wrists and bleed to death on cold, wet, concrete. Brilliantly written, as always.

Here,here...I mean hell no...Aw darn,I'm confused...What is the conformist line of action here!Lol!...Seriously!Great contemplation!!

Thank you Sarah :)

gknapp: ROTFLMAO!!!!!! :)

LOL It depends on the ass [joke] .... I say only what I mean - no more, no less. I would probably be a little more circumspect than you, though I applaud your intention.

thanks :)

LOL!!!! Somehow I knew that someone would "tweak" me a little on that one ;) I'm glad that you liked it. Not that I expect it to have any effect on ass-kissers or ppl who desperately want to have a falsely inflated ego and sense of self-worth that do exist on Renderosity in some of the other areas. But, it needed to be written :)

One word in response to this rant : Agreed.

I've always been told I am 'Brutally Honest', that's the way I like it. Well done rant! ;)

thanks :)

I detest ass kissers myself... never did it, never asked for it. Well written rant!

thank you :) and I refrained from using super-nasty expletives ;) That took restraint on my part ;)

Love the added paragraphs! These are some of my favorite words...."creative, dynamic, artistic, visionary, unique, open-minded, phenomenal and unforgettable." ....words I hope to embody with my art and life in genreal. Once again nicely written...I hope the community here reads reads this and take it for what it is. A voice for change and a yearning for truth in our arttistic endeavors.

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I don't particularly see myself as an ass kisser, but hey being all brutally honest and shit here, I'm not going to lie about it and say I have never in my life time done such a thing... As far as having my ass kissed, damn woman I am not going to stop someone if they choose to do so. Example: I don't need the money but if someone decides to give me some of theirs, I am not going to stop them either. Laugh out loud, how's that for class? Also speaking of someone in need of some true ass kissing you can count me in as one of those people. and to those who are into that... Kiss my ass! Laugh out loud even I can be brutally honest and sarcastic too. Cara-Mae, interesting writing here... I do so hope you don't mind my opinions, but I personally often find to many times actually that sometimes just because I may not think things to be fair, which I have had these same thoughts before you write of here. That is does not mean it is notI can't tell how someone else thinks or feels no matter what I think or feelno more then they can meThere is a song that comes to mind heremmmhow's it go? Uh...People are strange, when youre a strangerda, da, I forgot the words laugh out loud no-one remembers your name when you're strange, when you're STR.a.aange, and something or other like that. Therefore, yeah, as much as this might sound as if I am kissing some ass, somewhere I am not except maybe my own, now if I could only figure out how to get my head up my own ass, mmmsome say I have pulled that off before, although it must have been awfully dark in there, because I missed it when it happened or maybe I just forgot Oh well I enjoyed the writing here, and the picture fits. "Smiles"

LOL!!! I think that's the biggest reply I've ever gotten :):):)

"P.S. The pic is a self-portrait where I've attempted to look frustrated and disgusted ;)" -- Why, Miss Cara Mae. I can't believe that little ol' you could ever look frustrated and disgusted. WINK. Superb written piece. I agree with Meico above. Time has somewhat tempered this old geezer. Somewhat. Vote.

Brian, you old flatterer you!!! Ask my husband and he'll tell you how often I look frustrated and/or disgusted ;) (it usually entails something Jay's promised to do but has neglected to do despite the promise) ;)

!!!Cage Wenck,..."Kiss My Ass!"...LOL!!!Luv Ya Cara Mae...

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SO true soooo true..I agree 100% I get sooo sick of all the ass kissing I see going on...Vote for me and I'll vote for you so we can get our crappy stuff in the hot20 around here...LMAO it's pretty sad..and to be honest..I HOPE I am never voted into the hot20, because to me..it is NOT worth it..all it means is you have simply made many accounts and voted for yourself or you are one of the "popular" ?artists? around here..heh riiiiight....There are a few in the hot 20 that actually DESERVE to be there..and most people know the ones I am talking about...ok I am gonna shut up before I get myself into trouble! :-P~~

Hey you!!!! I hope you're feeling better HUG and I love your comment!!!

Just trying to catch up on people's submissions here - very neatly put, Cara. Isn't it ironic how when you confront a person who wants his/her ass kissed, they suddenly treat you with more respect?

That is ironic :)

I think that it is a shame that you worry yourself over this. Let every man be true to himself. Screw everyone else.

Honestly, I just want to see more fairness and hoensty in the world at large :)

In the world of business, ass kissing is known as "People Skills," "Interpersoanl Relationships," "Soft Skills," or "Networking." Ass kissing does tend to be one of the most important skills you can possess if you want to get ahead. That's why the brown noser in the workplace always gets ahead. As it applies around here, these people are the ones getting the most comments. Getting into the Top 20. In short, they are getting ahead. So is this a call to Justice, or just Sour Grapes? There are things in this world that we cannot put a value of Right and Wrong to them. The just Are. Ass-kissing just IS and it has been around since time immemorial. We just might have to get used to it. :)

definately not sour grapes as my writing (when I was updating on a regular basis always hit the Hot 20) and in life, I'd rather NOT kiss ass. It makes for more difficult situations but I still respect myself :)