I posted this diary on Friday that described what was a life-changing experience for me. I was reminded of it by the horrific murder of Trayvon Martin. It was just my story. It wasn't a tirade about guns. I didn't implore people to help change laws. I just mentioned that that one experience changed my life forever, causing me to hate guns.
Then something happened that I didn't know could happen. In fact, I didn't notice it had happened until one of the posters mentioned it. You see, my diary was "rescued." And when it was rescued, tabs were added. One of those tabs sent out flashing lights to the gun folks. Who knew?
The very first poster was one of those gun folks. What he posted was innocuous enough, so I just left it alone. Then, late last night, right before my diary rolled off into oblivion, he posted 10 more times. The diary is now dotted with all the typical arguments. I let him know my displeasure, and went on my way.
As I was perusing, I clicked on this diary. Someone posted something about how much money Walmart, et al made selling bullets. It reminded me of the Chris Rock routine where he talks about $5,000 bullets. So I pulled the bit from YouTube and posted it. I thought it was funny and appropriate. I guess the gun guy didn't think it was funny because he posted right under it, "Good thing I reload." I really don't know what he meant, but it scared the hell out of me.
So, I need help. First, does anyone else think that my diary should have been given a "gun folks" flag? Is there a way to convey my displeasure with the "rescue" folks? Is there a way someone can follow posts, or was it just a coincidence that this guy ended up in the same diary I did? I'm a little freaked out. Can someone please say something to ease my mind.