I'm not really sure why. I don't recall ever interacting with that user before. I guess they don't like the things I have to say.

It seems to me that a better way to handle that would be engage me in conversation so we can both explore our views.

At the same time, if that's the way this person feels, I can handle it. If it was me, I'd just ignore them. But if someone wants to expend their energy hating, who am I to say they shouldn't?

I took the easy way out, I guess. I friended the user who made me a foe. I expect that may annoy them, but that's not my problem.

It does feel a little strange, though. After years on /., no one else has done that. Perhaps I'm gaining an (anti)following? Who knows?

It also prompted me to write my first journal entry. I'm not too happy about its content but I really just wanted to talk about this momentous occasion.

I'VE FINALLY MADE THE BIG TIME!!! WOO-HOO!