Puzzled by Negativity

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Puzzled by Negativity

_{Started by liz , author of a belle, a bean & a chicago dog} _{4/22/2010 8:29:47 AM}

I've read some recent blog posts about bloggers getting mean comments left for them. Now, none of these bloggers posted anything controversial, yet someone felt the need to be hurtful anyway.

I don't understand this. It's not like people HAVE to leave a comment. If you don't like or believe in something another blogger wrote, just click off their page.

How have you guys handled negativity?

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Reply by Tammy @ Not Just Pap

_{author of Not Just Paper and Glue} _{4/23/2010 3:30:23 PM}

Christine - could this be the birth mother? (I thought you said he was adopted). Is their anyway to block the IP of this person?

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Reply by Christine

_{author of Smiles and Trials} _{4/23/2010 4:28:24 PM}

No Tammy, all of my adopted children were born in another country-- I hardly doubt the even know the kids' names. This person is definitely an American who has a problem with us because we adopted from another country--- believe me this comment I posted was a very nice one compared to what they usually say.

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Reply by Tammy @ Not Just Pap

_{author of Not Just Paper and Glue} _{4/23/2010 4:39:16 PM}

Christine - it is very apparent that this person needs God in their lives.

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Reply by Arizona Mamma

_{author of Our Daze in the Desert} _{4/23/2010 4:42:55 PM}

Let it roll off like water off a duck's back. It's hard because in our posts we try to be so honest and open, so when someone stings you, well...it stings. You can't help but take it very personally. But you shouldn't!! Just try to realize that there are people out there who are very small, and feel the need to bring others down. Don't let 'em.

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Reply by S.I.F.

_{author of Single Infertile Female | Now What?} _{4/23/2010 5:44:03 PM}

I've had a few anonymous comments that have stung, and I don't understand it either. I don't get the drive or desire. The blogs that are actually dedicated to ripping apart other bloggers especially throw me off. I can't imagine focusing that much of my attention on tearing others down...

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Reply by Jewel

_{author of Jewel's Arty Blog} _{4/24/2010 1:32:06 AM}

I welcome any constructive criticism, as long as people don't say anything upsetting. That hasn't happened so far, but if it did, I don't have to allow the comment to to onto the blog if I don't want to.

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Reply by liz

_{author of a belle, a bean & a chicago dog} _{4/25/2010 10:40:39 AM}

Have any of you "fought back"? It might be by diplomatically addressing the issue through a post? Or going to the person directly (if you know who it is)?

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Reply by Fiona

_{author of Bantering Blonde} _{4/25/2010 11:06:17 AM}

I think there are folks trolling for drama ... I like discussion so if someone has something constructive or disagrees I like it. Tolls are life/time/energy sucks and there is no benefit in feeding them ;)

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Reply by Brandie

_{author of Rudy Family Rukus} _{4/25/2010 11:34:03 AM}

I got one anonymous comment on a blog I contribute to about another bloggers blog I had commented on. The anonymous person felt it necessary to track me down and set me straight. I was laughing that they didn't have the courage to comment on my primary blog and leave their name. One reason I LOVE disqus. haha

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Reply by Karen

_{author of Life is what you make it} _{4/25/2010 2:41:07 PM}

I always told my daughters that if some one says something mean........ it means you have something that they are jealous of........... probably talent if you are a blogger.

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