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Are You A Brown Noser?
BrownNose.gif picture by psychiclexymoon
 
Recently I asked a similar question in a forum. Well, people do wonder sometimes when something seems broken if you sucked up, kissed bootie, bowed down and so on; if it helps to improve conditions. My question was met with much criticism. Be it the cartoon of buttocks wiggling, or the question itself many were extremely quick to rate my question with thumbs down or 1 star as they say then run in the other direction. Some even said they found the cartoon picture gasp "obscene." Even those who themselves have insinuated that possibly things are not as wonderful as some lead you to believe and could use some improvement were quick to throw their stone and run. If you want to know who looks down upon you there is no quicker way to find out than to ask such a question then take a look at who cast their vote behind your back attempting to drag you down. Not that I am trying to say brown nosing is bad, it is just that if you have your nose stuck up someone's bum way too long something is bound to start stinking sooner or later. You would have thought someone would have said "brown nosing does not get results" or anything besides the vote and run technique. Well, some of the votes were expected, as anytime I open my mouth a few are quick to vote and hide, thinking I am unaware of who they may be. Some people prefer to quietly complain and never bring things out in the open. Maybe they are afraid? Who knows? All I can say is that I am not a brown noser. I am not afraid to speak up and speak out though some would prefer that I keep quiet. If you are so uptight you find this post offensive. Well, just go back to putting your nose up someone's bum because apparently you like the smell.
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Published Thursday, May 08, 2008 7:32 AM by Lexy Moon
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# re: Are You A Brown Noser? @ Thursday, May 08, 2008 5:00 AM

The problem is that when we express our opinions in writing on line people have anonymity to comment and that can bring out the worst in others. Many are passive agressive and cannot confront the issue straight on and do so without revealing who they are, people have the ability to do that on line and probably will continue to do so whether we like it or not. Behaving like that does not necessarily make one a brown noser, it makes you a person who deals with their issues in a different way than we might care for... such is life :-)
Joan

DruidsGlenTarot

# re: Are You A Brown Noser? @ Thursday, May 08, 2008 6:03 AM

Some people are just cowards and don't have much respect for themselves, and find it easy to brown nose. Don't worry about them they will just continue to suck up, maybe they are scared to voice their own opinion because they don't have one. How can they when they are too busy sucking up?

beachbum

# re: Are You A Brown Noser? @ Thursday, May 08, 2008 6:06 AM

Who said I was looking for any favors? I never said that. As for saying and doing, you can please some of the people some of the time and not all the of people all of the time. If I do not do and say to your standards so be it.

Lexy Moon

# re: Are You A Brown Noser? @ Thursday, May 08, 2008 6:19 AM

I hesitated to get in this conversation but felt I should anyway.  We need to evaluate what we are gaining.  People who are afraid and live in fear should not be derided and ridiculed I don't think for we all have been afraid and let fear rule us at times in our lives.  I think a little compassion is in order.  Brown nosing has been a term I have heard for years working in the Government and in itself it does not bother me but...I do get bothered when there is finger pointing and accusations associated with that word that are not based in any facts.  We all have had to eat crow to keep a job for instance and we all have repressed angry words at times but that does not make us cowards.  

I think we are doing an injustice when we use words like brown noser, coward and even Chicken s##t.  We all know what these words mean and they don't do justice to anyone.

Just my 2 cents worth here.

Rosie

Rosalea

# re: Are You A Brown Noser? @ Thursday, May 08, 2008 6:30 AM

Lexy, great post and the cartoonish smilies made me chuckle. It's my opinion that there are forums run by moderators and administrators that believe that they are tyrants of their petty fiefdoms of the internet and all that they say is law. These same people forget, however, that a forum is just a bunch of prettily arranged recycled electrons with out people posting there.

Now, I'll say that I'm all for giving respect where respect is due. There are good moderators and administrators on bad forums and good forums with a few bad apples in the management. While I appreciate the efforts of the administration of a forum, I can't change my perspective of the world to fit theirs. It requires surrendering my self respect and dignity.

It's more important to be true to who you are then to make others comfortable, in my opinion. We may accommodate others and choose to limit our expression some, but this should not become our standard mode of operation. To do so... it disfigures the soul and denies our independence and personal power.

That, however, is my view on the topic.
~Cydira

Cydira

# re: Are You A Brown Noser? @ Thursday, May 08, 2008 7:44 AM

First off assuming people brown nose (unless it was meant to poke fun) is an insult.  The truth is subjective at best. It is your truth.
Not everyone's experience is the same as yours.

If you are trying to reach someone insulting will only bring criticism perhaps we could know what your issue is?  Before you call names.  

Trish of Angelic Wisdom

# re: Are You A Brown Noser? @ Thursday, May 08, 2008 7:57 AM

Are you suffering?  Because as it has been said, your truth is yours. If you are going to be vitrile, you have to expect to be met with opposing views.  

I think this comes from your own pain and fear of not being able to do what you need to.  So take responsibility. Forgive, my need to put my 2 cents in I am only human.

It is easy to call names when in pain. It is more difficult to accept and try to come up with solutions.  You can be in the problem or in the solution.

Angelic Visions

# re: Are You A Brown Noser? @ Thursday, May 08, 2008 8:10 AM

There is no name calling here. But if that is the way you choose to perceive it that is your choice. There are never solutions when people continue to refuse to acknowledge there are problems. One way of doing that is to keep pretending things are working perfectly. I am not a pretender. If I see a problem I bring it out into the open hoping others will see and work on a solution. However some look with rose colored glasses and refuse to see the issue.

Lexy Moon

# re: Are You A Brown Noser? @ Thursday, May 08, 2008 9:11 AM

The issue with thinking of something as being a problem to you is that unless others see as the issue as being an problem for them they have no motivation in working on a solution.
Joan

DruidsGlenTarot

# re: Are You A Brown Noser? @ Thursday, May 08, 2008 4:17 PM

I used to live with someone who had a comment about everything I did negative most of the times and would shirk saying anything about people at the workplace. Well, after much silent suffering the poor thing collapsed from an ulcer. I believe it is better to get things off your chest and really if there is someone who is making it difficult in the workplace, home, then, please, speak up and then find a cure. Oftentimes, many people are not aware that they are causing the problems you have been been living and working with.. Brown nosing is not a term I would use, although it does seem to fit,  I would prefer that someone who is afraid to speak is just that, scared. Coward really seems to be wrong word. A coward is someone who would rather blame someone else then pay the consequences.(passive aggressive) Grant it those kinds are everywhere and darn if I may say so myself they are a real pain in the Butt..no pun in intended...  

miracles do happen

# re: Are You A Brown Noser? @ Thursday, May 08, 2008 6:05 PM

I would agree it's not cowardly, it's fear based, and that's different - if they are so reliant on this platform, and maybe new, they may not realise they can speak up and dialogue with keen in a fairly decent manner - also remember many of us get 'taken out' by other advisors if we post something about the biz, and that is a whole other issue.......I just feel I can roll with the punches enough to do it, and I have endured my own issues through posting, and many are scared of others besides Keen.....

Carmen miro

# re: Are You A Brown Noser? @ Thursday, May 08, 2008 9:20 PM

Not everyone shares your cultural values, Lexy. Where I come from, baring your buttocks at someone is the most extreme form of insult possible. Even in the form of a cartoon, yes, it is obscene. You are entitled to your opinions, but the accompanying visuals are the problem for me. Keen attracts people from many differing cultures and all walks of life. It is always wise to err on the side of caution if you want your message to be heard.
:))
Faith

Faith New Zealand

# re: Are You A Brown Noser? @ Friday, May 09, 2008 4:20 AM

Faith,
The world is quite a diverse place. This message was not meant to insult you. If you took it that way sorry. I would suggest you not be so offended when looking at things from other cultures.

However, many have insulted me without just cause by bashing me behind my back, and thinking I was not aware. Then here some of the comments from some of those who bashed me behind my back.
My question was not meant to insult anyone, nor was it directed at anyone. I am sorry if anyone was offended. But if someone took it as an insult, maybe they should ask themselves why.  

As for values, who are we to question the values of others? Especially when we know nothing about their values.

If we are always cautious we risk never having the desired outcome. One must take chances in life, instead of living in fear.

My, I thought people had a sense of humor around here, boy was I wrong.

A life without laughter is a dull life.

Lexy Moon

# re: Are You A Brown Noser? @ Friday, May 09, 2008 6:34 AM

When we express our opinions we have opened ourselves up to the possibility of harsh critisism by some who may not hold the same opinions simply by writing a blog. Who are we to say that we are right and others are wrong? Who are we to tell others how to react to our opinions? I have often had a response on my blog that has caused me to think a different way about an issue I had strong opinions about. While laughter is a great thing, it may not be so great when it is at the expense of others. People may indeed have a sense of humor, it just may not be the same sense of humor as ours... Does that make us right and them wrong? Not respecting the cultures of others is not a good thing in these times, it is only fitting that as a people if we expect respect from others we have to respect them...

joan

DruidsGlenTarot

# re: Are You A Brown Noser? @ Friday, May 09, 2008 6:58 AM

I never said I had an opinion, or that I was judging any one.  But there sure seem to be those here who are judging me harshly, and making accusations. If everyone shared the same opinion about everything we would all be more like zombies in a trance.

 I certainly never said I didn't respect anyone. There is more than one culture in this world, and if we attempted to never offend all cultures we would all be walking around never speaking to anyone about anything.

I said I was sorry if anyone found anything offensive. That's it. If someone can't accept that it is their problem not mine.

Lexy Moon

# re: Are You A Brown Noser? @ Friday, May 09, 2008 7:12 AM

Responses are being taken the wrong way here
sorry
joan

DruidsGlenTarot

# re: Are You A Brown Noser? @ Friday, May 09, 2008 10:13 PM

You are right Lexy, it is my problem, not yours. I have the expectation that posts in a spiritual forum will have a certain type of content and my expectations were not met. I apologise for commenting. It is none of my business what you write or how you express it.

Faith New Zealand

# re: Are You A Brown Noser? @ Saturday, May 10, 2008 9:12 AM

Faith,
It does not matter where we are, we can not expect others to constantly live up to our expectations. If we do, we risk ending up alone. I was simply saying that I posted this question on a forum and it was not taken very well, and was met with much criticism. I was simply attempting to share my experience.

Lexy Moon

# re: Are You A Brown Noser? @ Monday, May 12, 2008 2:13 PM

So this is the blog that everyone is in an uproar about. I have to admit I liked this blog. It appeared to  bring light of the situation, and not be so serious. It's kinda hard to believe so many would get upset over it. That seems lame. You bad woman quit writing bad blogs. Just kidding. Actually I like your blogs, as I said before they are thought provoking. But this one has obviously struck a nerve with some.

beachbum

# re: Are You A Brown Noser? @ Wednesday, May 14, 2008 5:12 AM

My blogs are not about you or directed towards you. Whomever you may be at the time. If you somehow got some message out of my blog deal with it, and move on. Don't come attacking me because the message was not to your liking. I have no idea what is going on in your life.
MOVE ON  ALREADY!!

Lexy Moon

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