Back in August 2006 I suggested my role was that of outsider, giving the occasional kick to the "status quo" just to "keep 'em on their toes".
I think I've pretty successfully protected that function in that I've maintained a certain degree of unpredictability. Though I've been in close agreement with many on various issues my occasional tendency to later disagree seems to protect me from being drawn too much into anyone's "fold".
The fear of not being able to be "on the fringe" as I once put it is the primary reason why I'd not do something like say, engage in prolonged close contacts, frequent the chat room, write a thread in honor of someone (indeed I'd loathe such an indignity written of me), or apply to be a moderator. Too much responsibility (though of the last, it'd be an honor).
I find there's a certain degree of liberation in that, in defying predictability.
"'Cause just when you least expect it, just what you least expect." | 
Can I at least lick his sack while you're riding him Dragonfly? Pretty please?
