Aw, crud

[cjsmith]

I just got "CrushLink"ed -- you know, that spam group pretending to get people together. Twice in a row, in fact, to two different e-mail addresses (one of them very old). Someone you know has a crush on you. YEAH RIGHT. The timing is pretty awful, given my personal life right now. There is not one person in the world who "has a crush on me", and anyway, most of my friends have the sense not to spam me.

One icky part is that they got my work address. My first spam at that address. Well, if I'm reading the handwriting on the wall correctly, I won't have that address much longer anyway.

Comments

[tsjafo.livejournal.com]

Damn. *hugs*

[cjsmith.livejournal.com]

Thanks. Ah well. In the grand scheme of things, this is a very small problem.

[wcg.livejournal.com]

Not that I'd ever spam you, through crushlink or otherwise, but I do hold you in pretty high regard.

Sorry about the spamjerks.

[cjsmith.livejournal.com]

Thanks, Bill. As I mentioned in a comment above, in the grand scheme of things this is a rather small problem.

[abz6598.livejournal.com]

is not one person in the world who "has a crush on me"

:::cough::::

[cjsmith.livejournal.com]

Hey, we ain't even met each other!

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[abz6598.livejournal.com]

True, but from what I can infer about you, you seem like someone I'd really, really enjoy...uhm...'getting to know'..*wink* *wink*

My evil marketing hindbrain just kicked in

[rmjwell.livejournal.com]

The hell with CrushLink, what if it was JobLink?

"Someone's got a job for you" might get a higher response rate given the current economic clime.

Sorry to hear about the Sword of Damocles situation.

Re: My evil marketing hindbrain just kicked in

[cjsmith.livejournal.com]

Oh, man. That is pretty funny. Scary, but awfully funny.

I'm sorry

[hopeforyou.livejournal.com]

Their timing couldn't be much worse. That sucks. All spam does, but poorly timed spam is even worse.

As for the rest... Well, actually... *blush* I've always thought highly of you, admire your chutzpah for trying things that I wish I could do -- and I think you're pretty. I thought you were attractive from the moment I met you, but tamed those thoughts down... I was afraid I was coming on a bit too strong and it was unfair of me if you weren't interested.

Nowadays, I find that there are a number of folks I still find attractive and while I wouldn't have minded the concept of pursuing more with them if it were mutual -- I really can't say yes to additional romantic relationships at the moment.

I do hope, however, to get to know some people better and make friends with people I already know. FWIW, you're one of the people I wish I knew better. It's not like you are all that far away, either. =)

Re: I'm sorry

[cjsmith.livejournal.com]

Yeah, the timing was kinda pessimal.

Wow, you're just back from Amsterdam, you're creating House Dreamland, and *I* have chutzpah? :-) I see you as someone who lives life to the fullest, not letting fear hold you back, and I admire that.

I really can't say yes to additional romantic relationships at the moment

I hear ya. Knowing when to stop can be one of the tougher lessons, I think.

Thank you. It's good to have friends, and good to have people who may become better friends.

[just-cyd.livejournal.com]

There is not one person in the world who "has a crush on me"

wanna bet? *blush*

[sirdiesel.livejournal.com]

...I thought crazy ladies had to have cats?

details, details!

[just-cyd.livejournal.com]

they're supposed to. for years, due to allergies, odd living arrangements or evil cat-hating landlords, i was cat-less. But now, thanks to my best friend (http://www.livejournal.com/users/lkeele/), i am the Crazy Lady, Borrowed Cat

Re: details, details!

[sirdiesel.livejournal.com]

Ah, ok! Thank you for the clarification. Generally, in my little world, "That lady is crazy" is followed by a description of the vast number of cats infesting her house.

I like cats for the half-hour or so that I have until they shut down my respiratory system.

[cjsmith.livejournal.com]

*blush* I don't know what to say!

[lkeele.livejournal.com]

I have a crush on you, but I would never spam you!!

[cjsmith.livejournal.com]

I guess maybe I sorta knew that, 'cause I have one on you, from way back... my unrelated sister, my cyber-bud! :-)

[lkeele.livejournal.com]

Glad to know the long-time crush is still long-time mutual!

Hang in there, sis, we're all rooting for ya. You're strong -- you'll pull through this one too.

But let me know if there's anything I can do.

[brian1789.livejournal.com]

The spam is icky... CrushLink is a pest, from personal experience... but I likewise admire you and think you're pretty hot ;-)

[cjsmith.livejournal.com]

*bow* thanks! I have days when it seems I'm the most unlovable, or at least unattractive/un-"crush"-able, person in the world. Ever have those days? Blech. This had the misfortune to hit during what will probably be a month of days like that...

[brian1789.livejournal.com]

You're *very* welcome!

Until the past year, no one had ever admitted to having any kind of crush on me. Over 20 years, that's pretty un-crush-able! So I've had many days of feeling awkward, unattractive and outright unlovable.

And good luck getting through the next month. If you need a shoulder...

[redgrrl.livejournal.com]

Well, I guess you can see that there *are* a fair amount of people who have crushes on you, Ceej! :) I think you're pretty fucking awesome, myself, and I hope you get through all the schtuff you're dealing with right now.

Hugs, and if I ever get to meet you in person, you'll be able to add me to your list of people who have crushes on you. :)

-Wen

[cjsmith.livejournal.com]

Oh, man, Wen! I'm way too libertarian for you ;-) ;-)

Seriously, thanks -- you're the best.

[redgrrl.livejournal.com]

Oh, man, Wen! I'm way too libertarian for you ;-) ;-)

Yes -- because, God knows, I only fall for people who are exactly like me in every way! LOL!!!

Hey, we'd have great debates and an even *greater* time making up !!!

[cjsmith.livejournal.com]

Hey, we'd have great debates and an even *greater* time making up !!!

Ooo, this begins to sound *good*! :-)

At the risk of being a "bandwagon jumper"...

[bklyngirl.livejournal.com]

I must confess that I've had a "cyber-crush" on you for awhile. Of course I'd never spam you (not that I have your work address anyway).

I'm sorry you're having such a rough time right now - I hope you're feeling better soon!

Re: At the risk of being a "bandwagon jumper"...

[cjsmith.livejournal.com]

Wow, you have? What'd I do? Anyhow, thanks. Feeling kind of unlovable right now.

Haven't commented in your journal lately, but I'm reading, and I'm wishing you the best with A. Life's handed you its share of tough situations lately, hasn't it?

[chiefted]

CJ,

Sorry I haven't dropped you a comment sooner (been catching up on LJ between "events" in my life)

First *hug* on what happened earlier (both things or was it one but possibly two...gotta go back and read again) and more *hugs* for the spam. Yes in the grand scheme of things the second isn't a big deal it still sucks though.

Side note: like others I hold you in pretty high regard even though we haven't met.

T (climbing out of the 4th level of hell right now)

[cjsmith.livejournal.com]

Yeah, two things, the job stuff and the other thing. Change is hard to digest in such big servings.

I really enjoy your journal, and the love/support you show for others shines through. I'm glad to get to read it.

That 4th level of hell wouldn't be about singing, would it? :-/

[hitchhiker.livejournal.com]

I prolly would if I knew you better (:

(have a crush on you, that is, not spam you)

[harpwolf.livejournal.com]

There is not one person in the world who "has a crush on me"

I only remember you from 'munch but I thought you were always intriguing. Great energy.

That's, y'know, adultspeak for "crush" :)