I think we can all learn something about haters from Eminem. Just accept that you aren't going to be liked by everyone. In fact, you are going to make some people downright mad. Instead of getting down about it, use it. Grow from it. Rise above it.

I haven't had any "haters".  When I did a post on Marijuana, I had a couple of comments from people who disagreed with my opinion, but they weren't hating & I knew this was a controversial topic, so I didn't delete any comments.  But if I had someone talking nasty about me or my blog, I would just delete them and keep on blogging.

omg that was hysterical Mimi..good link! go read for a deep belly laugh and an excellent example!

I've seen that type of thing done VERY effectively - but had never considered applying it to blog-haters... what a super idea.

Now if I ever get any hater comments I'll know what to do with them :)

I love that approach!

I wish I could have responded that way when I was a journalist. That would have been fun. I had lots of haters. I figured if I wrote a story and both sides hated me at the end, it was fair and balanced.

I would respectfully disagree with someone privately via e-mail  but  I wouldn't be hateful  and certainly  wouldn't post it where everyone  else  can  see.

Thanks,

 Valerie

 www.thecutecouponer.blogspot.com

You know, I've left messages on sites stating my opinions, but never as a "hater" by slamming that person or anyone else. I might disagree, but I try to be civil about it.

Valerie, I think I'd be totally nervous about even emailing someone.

I think because I'm a blogger I have higher standards for myself, and if it were to become "known" that I was leaving nasty comments on other's sites, it wouldn't bode well for my future on the internet.

Lindsey, I agree that we won't be liked by everyone. That's totally fine. It's just that I've seen other bloggers so hurt personally by comments made by a "simple" post that it makes me want to find a way to encourage them. I mean, Moomettes (sp?) posted about her dislike about the Droid and she had to turn off her comments because so many people were mad at her! So crazy! We can't please everybody all of the time, some of the time, or mostly in my case (at home) any of the time. =)

Laura, I have no idea how I would've commented on your Marijuana post. LOL I have no idea what it was about, but I was taught, "If you can't say anything nice don't say anything at all." Now, my friends who know me, know that doesn't always ring true for me IRL, but I try to apply it online.

Denyse, so glad to give you a chuckle. Really, it doesn't matter what your political view is to appreciate the response to the "hate" mail bag.

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Lindsey said ...
I think we can all learn something about haters from Eminem. Just accept that you aren't going to be liked by everyone. In fact, you are going to make some people downright mad. Instead of getting down about it, use it. Grow from it. Rise above it.

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AMEN! 

I ignore haters I dont have time for the drama.  Life is to short.