Do not be ignorant.

Please do not be ignorant (and I mean that in both senses of that statement). 

In my attempts to articulate concepts and ideas, I may (in your mind at least) do it in an ill-advised or clumsy manner. Through lack of intellect, insight, propriety, decency, or decorum, some might criticize my words as a reflection of their deficit. Others might knowingly seek to tear down someone else as a dishonest attack. Whatever the case may be, please be respectful and be kind. 

If my words hit too close to home, I apologize for the affront. It is often very hard to interpret the intended tone of someone's writing. Sometimes things come across more harshly than what the author had in mind. Much of what I write is for my own benefit; sometimes, in order to preserve a train of thought that only existed in that moment. In my imagination, the likelihood that others would ever experience my blog is insignificant (considering the vast multitudes of online voices). 

Even so, we often evolve beyond what we once were; as we learn and grow through new experience, we gain wisdom and perspective. I expect that others can change and become better. I hope that similar grace and mercy will also be extended to myself.