I wrote:I'm sorry, but I've had it with YOU.
I tried to help you
here, but so far you don't seem to have read my post.
Don't get me wrong. I'd LOVE to have you stay, or at least keep in touch. Just one problem: every bit of criticism you get receives a backlash. Here is the exact quote that I came up with for my post there, in all its geekiness:
Receiving criticism, so long as the criticized person uses it to better himself, is like being given a turbocharged jetcar to bring yourself farther down the highway that leads to awesomeness.
I think you could learn something from it, if only you didn't let your ego have so much control. I know what it's like to struggle against your ego. I have a rather large one; I am very good with math, collectively perceived to be a "human dictionary" by my classmates, and I am programming when most kids haven't even gotten very far with Game Maker. However, you must not just SAY that you aren't perfect. You must FEEL it and BELIEVE it. Returning to the quote, take each and every chance you have to better yourself. Admit when you are wrong. When you believe that you are correct, make sure that the person tells you WHY you are wrong, and do not be rude. Failure is not true failure. Failure is simply the opportunity to fix what you did wrong and do it again, the RIGHT way. Never forget that.
So, you must be thinking: "This guy isn't my friend! He's just like the rest of them!". I am not like "the rest of them". I have been through a lot in a short amount of time, and I know how precious pride can be. However, pride is not the sole thing needed for life. Humility and respect toward all is just as important. Without them, you will lose the respect of those who know better than you, thus losing the valuable advice that they could offer. Never forget that it is those who criticize you who give you the most power. The power to fix your mistakes, to rise from the ashes as a better person; the power to truly succeed.
Good luck to you wherever the path of life may take you, and please do not forget what I have written here.
Best wishes,
-Ginto8, the young, geeky programmer who wishes that he could make life less painful for all.
Or not...
