Should I get security protection when I am out in public because of my posted positions on current issues?

@swirlie Well, I'm serious. As an activist journalist of sorts, I have an active following and not everyone favours my positions.

@MarkPaul
Oh! Here I thought you were leading me on! Okay, well I won't pry into your business affairs but I'm sure you'd be successful at anything journalistic that you put your mind to!

Having said that, you have my journalistic support as a fellow Journalist of sorts!

@swirlie 🙄

@MarkPaul
Why that response?

@MarkPaul Because now you're just placating me... or trying to.

@MarkPaul
No, I didn't think you were angry in the first place. Why would I placate you then?

@swirlie Well, you're being dismissive of my serious inquiry.

@MarkPaul
I thought you were joking with your serious inquiry because you didn't seem like the type of guy who needed that question answered by someone else.

@swirlie Well, now I feel like I do... even more.

@MarkPaul
Is there anything I can say to get you all riled up? I think it's worth a try!

@swirlie Well, the thing is I am very even-tempered, and I rely on logic and cold-hard reasoning. So, you just might find yourself riled up yourself. I guess you can say that's my specialty.

@MarkPaul
Oh! When does riled up start to happen then?

@swirlie Tbh, it's different for every individual. I notice it usually happens within the first 5 minutes after someone thinks they are going to get me riled. Some restrictions might apply.

@MarkPaul
Oh, I see. I never knew that about you!

@swirlie I'm learning how to be more open, I guess you could say.