tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18377389.post8827995926219646431..comments2023-12-24T01:09:38.915-05:00Comments on Cinevistaramascope: Where I've been.Andrew Bemishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06097037829531087694noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18377389.post-40986435773977335142017-01-19T17:55:32.251-05:002017-01-19T17:55:32.251-05:00WE ARE RECRUITING NEW SEXY WEBCAM MODELS!
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All the best, dude.Steve C.https://www.blogger.com/profile/01958138092537744506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18377389.post-7617642673507228452009-12-03T12:54:21.687-05:002009-12-03T12:54:21.687-05:00I should probably let you know that I am THAT Dami...I should probably let you know that I am THAT Damian: the Damian who did something stupid on his blog over two years ago and has been feeling the pangs of it ever since. The Damian who had a lot of things said about him by a lot of different people (some true, some not, some hurtful, some encouraging, but ALL--to some degree or another--humiliating). The Damian who was the subject of a post here in August of '07: one of the less nasty pieces written about me at that time. Yes, I am THAT Damian and I thought you should know that so that whatever I say can be filtered through that lens.<br /><br />I've been pretty absent from the blogging world ever since my "scandal." I haven't really even been checking in on the other film blogs that I used to frequent. Part of me really wanted to, but another part just found it too painful to do so. A lot has happened to me in the interim (the video store closed, I moved to Texas and I got married), but enough time has passed that I think I can start slowly moving back into the film-blogging world again (I participated in the first SLIFR quiz in some time the other day and it felt really good to do so) and so I felt compelled to check in on a few of my former colleagues. That's when I came across this post.<br /><br />To say that it’s an incredibly brave act on your part to be so honest, open and vulnerable is, of course, an understatement. Personal pain being played out in a public forum is something that never feels good and your decision to do so took an awful lot of courage. I realize that adding my voice to the chorus of others who have expressed their love, admiration and support will probably do very little to aid in alleviating your suffering at this time, but I am also aware of how much a few words of encouragement can do sometimes in our darkest hours. I received very little of it during my whole traumatic experience. Granted, I was not an "innocent victim" in it all, but one of the things that I concluded from that whole experience is that people (whoever they are and whatever they've done) should be treated respect, kindness, patience and, at times, even forgiveness. If nothing else, my humanity got a big boost from that whole mess. I've become a much "softer" person as a result: more inclined to be understanding, compassionate, sympathetic, supportive and encouraging to individuals who are experiencing suffering (be it a suffering they brought upon themselves or a suffering that was thrust upon them). I noticed that the people who were encouraging to me back then were people who had "messed up" themselves. They seemed to understand the shame and humiliation that I was feeling and although they didn't excuse what I did, they seemed more willing than others to forgive me for it.<br /><br />I am not saying all of this to try to make this message about me (although undoubtedly some will take it that way as anything I say now is suspect for them). If I could have I would've sent this to you in a private e-mail, but I don't have your address. I am merely trying to express to you not only my sympathy for you at this difficult time of your life, but where this sympathy is coming room. I wanted my words to have more resonance than a mere hollow platitude ("That's too bad. Hang in there, buddy."). Three years ago I would've read your post and while I would've felt sorrow for your situation, my sadness would've been infused with some superiority (i.e. pity) and a belief that I would never find myself in such a "fucked up" situation. Well, not anymore. Yes, your situation sucks, but you have people who care about you, who don't want to see you hurt and who are keeping you in their thoughts and prayers. For whatever it's worth, Damian "the plagiarist" is one of them.Damian Arlynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07937513879456460221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18377389.post-28095893233878999552009-12-02T19:30:09.756-05:002009-12-02T19:30:09.756-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.Damian Arlynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07937513879456460221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18377389.post-63690349316987295362009-11-27T22:32:00.018-05:002009-11-27T22:32:00.018-05:00I just realized I miss knowing you. You should be...I just realized I miss knowing you. You should be really proud of the man you have become-I am. All my best! Xoxo KatieKatie Muisenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18377389.post-72360978907538674962009-11-25T12:37:37.254-05:002009-11-25T12:37:37.254-05:00My dearest Andrew,
You are my life, my love, and m...My dearest Andrew,<br />You are my life, my love, and my world. Dad and I have always been proud of you for your numerous achievements, honors, and accolades. We have been even more proud of you for the quality of your character and the content of your heart. You've been tried by fire and come forth as pure gold.<br /> All things are possible my love!<br /> MomAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18377389.post-56064761877162094882009-11-19T09:58:44.909-05:002009-11-19T09:58:44.909-05:00Thanks, Marilyn. That's been the greatest silv...Thanks, Marilyn. That's been the greatest silver lining in all of this, the feeling that I can do anything now.Andrew Bemishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06097037829531087694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18377389.post-28972235301406545232009-11-17T17:05:42.321-05:002009-11-17T17:05:42.321-05:00Andrew - I've never been a regular commenter h...Andrew - I've never been a regular commenter here, but you've always been a film blogger I've kept an respectful eye on. Having weathered something like this myself some time ago, it took me many years to put myself back together. The years since have been better and better, and it sounds like you're already doing much better than I was. Bully for you!<br /><br />For some reason, I thought of Adam Ross as I read this, remembering his life-changing decision to enlist in the Army and give up DVD Panache. We both answered his questionnaire, and I read yours and then mine. I found this line from mine about three things movies have taught me: "1) Life’s too short to waste. Choose well, and if that fails, don’t be afraid to walk out." It'll be fine.Marilynhttp://www.ferdyonfilms.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18377389.post-31761625163006997552009-11-16T10:20:35.412-05:002009-11-16T10:20:35.412-05:00Thanks, everyone. And Paul, all of you, please fee...Thanks, everyone. And Paul, all of you, please feel free to check in anytime. I count you all as my friends.Andrew Bemishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06097037829531087694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18377389.post-17118844406129288822009-11-14T12:36:25.342-05:002009-11-14T12:36:25.342-05:00Andrew,
Glad to hear you're getting back on y...Andrew,<br /><br />Glad to hear you're getting back on your feet. I'd be lying if I said I didn't wonder where you've been these last few months. However, I've never been the sort of person who likes to pry into the lives of others, especially if they're people who you know primarily online. In a blog atmosphere, I figure that if you want us to know what's going on, you'll tell us, and I try to respect that privacy.<br /><br />Anyway, it sounds like you've been through a lot this year, but that you're working your way out of it. I've always noticed a wisdom in your writing, and that appears to only have deepened with your recent experiences. I hope that you'll be posting more film writings on your blog in the near future, but you've got a pretty full plate, so that can surely wait.<br /><br />Best of luck to you.Paul C.https://www.blogger.com/profile/02699493473242261477noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18377389.post-22404112312413817942009-11-14T03:42:32.673-05:002009-11-14T03:42:32.673-05:00Wow.. I'm glad you're okay and I'm sor...Wow.. I'm glad you're okay and I'm sorry about what happened.Jennhnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18377389.post-2434933193920060432009-11-11T23:59:29.160-05:002009-11-11T23:59:29.160-05:00An incredibly brave and astute post. I've miss...An incredibly brave and astute post. I've missed your writing and glad you're back. Good luck with the future.Chris Angwinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05414008807353710171noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18377389.post-43934646139952375642009-11-09T13:08:42.363-05:002009-11-09T13:08:42.363-05:00I love you, Andrew.I love you, Andrew.Kathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13731985244084212056noreply@blogger.com