What is it about DST...?

[candygirl]

Originally posted by DST_philoso4
First of all, I am not "disheartened" by anyone's responses, unsatisfied, disgusted and hopeful that some of you would have a change of heart about your interest in DST.... YES!! Secondly, you need to figure out the difference between someone who is able to follow directions, or take heed from a leader, and someone who is a follower. Any great leader is definitely able to follow directions, and learn from others, however, a "Follower" is someone who takes little or no initiative, and whose judgment is a string of contingencies based on in whoms presence they are. If your class didn't teach you that, then I suggest you ask for a refund! Follow, but not "blankly", which is what was insinuated by some of you! Because someone you know is a Delta has told me NOTHING about your reasons for wanting to be a member of DST! Before your next feeble attempt to contradict what I say, you may want to fully grasp the concept of the idea I convey.

Okay, you don't like the word disheartened it all means the same thing. As for follower, I wanted to convey the idea that being a follower is not always a bad thing. It seems as if you're so vested in the idea that being a follower means you don't have purpose. Of course DST or any organization doesn't want members who take little to no initiative. I understand that.
My dictionary defines follower as an adherent or disciple. Which means that a follower is someone who supports a leader or a particular cause. This definition goes way beyond someones ability to follow directions or to take head to a leader.

As for your comment about my class. I don't need a refund or your snide remarks about feeble attempts and what I need to do.
I completely understood your point. I just wanted you to see it from a different perspective. You stated that DST doesn't need followers. Well, in my eyes I feel that every great organization needs followers. Followers support the leader as well as the cause and are often the back bone of the organization. And I don't think there is anything wrong with that. You may disagree and thats okay but I don't appreciate you trying to belittle me like my opinions aren't valid or valued.

"Because someone you know is a Delta has told me NOTHING about your reasons for wanting to be a member of DST!"

I don't understand this comment. Was this comment directed toward me or was it a general statement. If so I would love for you to tell me who that person may be.