Comments on: Gearing Up for a Word War: When Do You Push the Button?

By: Jan

Wed, 15 Apr 2009 02:05:00 +0000

@Brad: Getting attention of readers and keeping it is a tricky thing. That title post was one of those moments when an idea took a life of its own. I need attention, but not if I sound ridiculously like a garish tabloid.

I hope I haven't started a bush fire with that post. Hey, I like it you've an excellent post on writing headlines. Just what I needed.

By: Brad Shorr

Tue, 14 Apr 2009 19:16:00 +0000

Jan, Let's hope your luck continues to hold. You might be playing with fire with those "sex" titles, tho. :)

By: Jan

Tue, 14 Apr 2009 14:48:00 +0000

@Brad: My luck is holding. That's the beauty of a quiet blog. It isn't worth a visitation/visit from trolls or spiteful individuals. Thank you, Brad, for sharing.

By: Brad Shorr

Tue, 14 Apr 2009 13:01:00 +0000

One thing that annoys me is snarky anonymous comments. People should stand behind what they say. If you can't take the heat or fear looking ridiculous, you should probably keep your mouth (or keyboard) shut. As long as people converse with respect,we should all be willing to consider other ideas and opinions.

By: Jan

Tue, 07 Apr 2009 08:41:00 +0000

@elmot: Where have you been, buddy. Long time no tweet, huh.

And who was this troll? Please DM me in Twitter. lol

By: elmot

Tue, 07 Apr 2009 06:43:00 +0000

hi jan! been out of the blogosphere for a number of days that seemed eternity.

i don't really like stuffs like this one...i experienced such thing too when a guy suddenly sent me mortars online...and what i did was to simply be calm and not fall into his bait.

the nerve? this amateur blogger could really do that? i pity him/her....

By: Jan

Sun, 05 Apr 2009 16:55:00 +0000

@fifi: That can work, too. But I will not say that within hearing of my readers. Even my askal might be offended and just might give me the evil eye, I think. Of course, if my sanity is at stake, I just might. hahaha

By: fifi

Sun, 05 Apr 2009 15:52:00 +0000

on indifference, my friend had this mantra about blogs that annoy: others' blog do not exist, only yours does. works everytime.

By: Jan

Sun, 05 Apr 2009 12:36:00 +0000

@Petit: It's not hate that gets to me. It's the indifference. You're right about that. Spot on. :)

By: Petit

Sun, 05 Apr 2009 11:57:00 +0000

I would rather be the superstar blogger who laid it to rest. I agree with xprosaic and dee, it depends if it’s worth it. If that attention-seeking troll needs a wake-up call, then post your proper defenses, hit the publish button, make your points audibly clear, then drop it and let it go! That’s just it. Promise yourself that you won’t visit that site so you won’t be bothered, and way to go, you could lie in your bed sound asleep. Wouldn’t it be amusing to know that it disappoints them that you’re not affected anymore? I might as well spend my time making new blogs for my readers than to be glued on the same issue over and over again. Am I right, Jan?