I know it’s the spirit of giving and expecting nothing in return that makes the season. Now that that is out of the way, I have a question with a little background info. There is someone I know only online. I’ve never talked to this person via messenger or email or anything. The person is always referring to their family’s poverty. I feel for the person, because well, I see a lot of that here in WV. Anyway, the person has a lot of talent in graphics, web design, etc. So I upgraded the person’s LJ account as a gift unbeknownst to anyone.

Here’s the part that has me wondering: the response I got was “thanks.” I guess I was hoping for something that sounded a little more heartfelt, perhaps? I don’t know. I do know that I won’t do anything so rash and foolish in the name of goodwill again.