Disclaimer

Ms. Understood is a weblog, created and authored by me. My thoughts are offered for public viewing, not because I am providing a service to others, but because it is my means of self-expression in a forum that I have created. This is my place to do what I love best: to write. This is my day-to-day journal, my venting room, my soapbox. It’s also my place to toss around ideas, or to record memories that I hold dear. It’s many different things, and it varies from day to day depending on what’s happening in my life and how I’m feeling.

1) I should give fair warning that I am a woman who holds very strong opinions, and that those opinions typically buck the status quo. Love them or hate them, the fact remains that this is my outlet in which to voice those opinions, and I don’t intend to censor my thoughts for anyone. There is a good chance that in reading my blog, you will find that something you like or a trait that you possess is being satirized, ridiculed or otherwise defamed. It is never my intention to hurt anyone with my writing, but if you wear your feelings on your sleeve or if you tend to view everything as being about you, then be forewarned—you will no doubt find many of my musings offensive. I strongly recommend reading with an open mind and a sense of humor, but I also know that not everyone can do that.
If you are going to take my posts personally, then you should reconsider continuing to visit this blog. You are more than welcome to read it, but please keep in mind that if I say, “I think mini-vans are dorky”—and you happen to be the world’s proudest mini-van owner—you are going to have to take it in stride! I ask that readers respect that this is my place to freely express my opinions. If you cannot handle what I write, then feel free to move on to another blog that you will enjoy reading—but please don’t respond with whiny or hateful comments. It’s very annoying. However, friendly debate is welcome and encouraged!

2) Any nasty, abusive or threatening comments will be deleted. Everything is subject to moderation, so if you’re planning on being mean, don’t expect your comment to be posted. Please try to be nice in general. As I said, friendly debate is welcome and encouraged. I’m certainly open to constructive criticism, but if you can’t word your thoughts in a positive, respectful way, then please consider not commenting at all.

3) Anonymous posters can expect to be deleted. If you post anonymously (and don’t provide a name in the post or otherwise identify yourself), then you will be treated as a coward and will not have your comment published.

4) If you ever run across something that—despite reading with an open mind—you find to be a deeply serious personal issue, then by all means please contact me directly and let me know in a respectful manner. If you do so respectfully, I can assure you that I’ll at least reconsider the issue.

5) Lastly, this blog will never cease to be a means of personal expression. Whether the reader is a friend, relative, acquaintance, or online buddy: if my writings have become a stumbling block to our relationship, then I strongly recommend that you discontinue your reading of this blog.

Now that I’ve finished all the formal stuff, I really do hope you enjoy my blog and I look forward to your comments.