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Straightforward
Now that's a good suggestion.....
posted by
Corbin_Dallas
on February 19, 2006 at 6:18 PM
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I would go with the option of "ignore", but if it so happens that that
person has a positive point to make, which didn't earlier strike you, acknowledge that - in other words acknowledge the sensible part of his/her post and just overlook the insults if you've already made the efforts to tell him/her that he/she could do with making the same point without insults
posted by
Straightforward
on February 19, 2006 at 6:15 PM
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CORBIN
Well, we can't kill them, but we can ignore them. The whole blogit experience changes daily. There are just some people I over look because I don't care to read them...and there are others that are more deserving of our time...
posted by
Offy
on February 19, 2006 at 2:38 PM
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Why become so fragile, we all say and feel slights whether they are
directed as such or not. Unless someone actually uses my name in a direct personal attack I don't actually assume that they have anything against me, just because their opinions don't make sense to me.
There is the operative phrase "make sense to me". I can be wrong often, miss the obvious and will readily admit/thank someone for showing me my illogical ways if you can do so. The best thing for me is to expose my errors so that I don't sound like a fool any more.
posted by
Bud-Oracle
on February 19, 2006 at 10:55 AM
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Sounds Good!
I agree that if the writing gets too deep it will not get read. Great plan and thinking!!
posted by
Dr_JPT
on February 19, 2006 at 10:49 AM
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Scoop
The difference is that when we disagree and make a mistake...either through a comment or a post...we don't hesitate to correct it, apologize if needed, and "Let It Go".....
That's why I respect you right to be wrong.....
posted by
Corbin_Dallas
on February 19, 2006 at 10:25 AM
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DrJPT
Oh, I'm not doing it to please anyone but myself.......I want a few more in depth posts....
I enjoy the "Controversy" posting of topics that spark a discussion.......it's seems here that if you get too deep on a subject.......it won't be read.
But I may start using more of the laughter approach........
posted by
Corbin_Dallas
on February 19, 2006 at 10:13 AM
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I know to some it may not look like it but I have tried to change
I don't write as much as I did a month or so ago on the war in Iraq and I try to let others share their opinions more without wanting to kill them, and I also try to really see their side more then I did before and even possibly adjust my stance on some issues.
posted by
scoop
on February 19, 2006 at 10:09 AM
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Ariala
Thanks for you words of advice......
posted by
Corbin_Dallas
on February 19, 2006 at 9:55 AM
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blackcat30
I'm planning to do a lot more of that.........
posted by
Corbin_Dallas
on February 19, 2006 at 9:55 AM
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Bombaloo
It's very frustrating...isn't it?
posted by
Corbin_Dallas
on February 19, 2006 at 9:54 AM
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Hmmm...
Changing is one thing. Changing to please another to let them have their way is another. I believe one needs to confront the individual, expose and look for a legitimate authority to sanction when behaviors are targeted directly at one, in one's space. If someone leaves an insulting or demeaning comment on your post, confront and report that individual. If they name you personally in a post, report. If it is indirect and not significant, that is time to ignore and go on doing what you are doing.
It has been said that this is a place to express opinions and the same rules that operate in society regarding courtesy and fair play are expected to operate here also. Some people like to continue to stir the pot long after things are done or add fuel to fire. Ignore and continue doing what you do, post in the area of your choice.
posted by
Dr_JPT
on February 19, 2006 at 9:52 AM
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Corbin, I didn't have you in mind when I wrote the post because I missed a
lot of what you are mentioning here...I assume I missed it because it was probably in the politics section?
From my experience, the kind approach works best. Kill em with kindness and if that doesn't work, all you can do is ignore them. I had one guy who kept leaving me horrible comments. Then the other day he said it was because he found me "so sexy" that I brought out such reactions in him. HUH? Okay then, that was new to me, but shows you just don't know what's going on with some people and where they're coming from. I mean, you do, when it comes to religion and politics, but when that's not what you're writing about, it sure makes you wonder!
Over all, I've decided that not everyone will like me, especially since my posts are high ranking...this makes me the perfect target for jealousy, mockery, wrong assumptions and everything else. I could constantly be defending myself if I get pulled in, but truly, I'm who I say I am, with all the good and bad, and people will either believe me and like me or not believe me and assume other things that just aren't true. What can I do? People are free to think and believe what they want. Good luck to you as you try your new approach and congrats for doing so, too!
posted by
Ariala
on February 19, 2006 at 8:51 AM
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I'm glad to say that I haven't experienced this in it's worst form, but
knowing myself, I'd probably laugh at them at some point. The more serious something gets, the more I'm prone to laugh.
posted by
-blackcat
on February 19, 2006 at 8:40 AM
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I'm having the same problem with a blogger. I'm thinking the
whole "cram the head down the throat" thing sounds really good.
posted by
Renigade
on February 19, 2006 at 8:32 AM
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