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By: Theresa Leschmann

I guess I have been fortunate in that I really haven’t received much negative criticism on any of my blogs. That could be because so few people actually read them! lol I think your suggestions make...

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By: Rebecca Livermore

Theresa, your comment made me smile. I do think levels of traffic have a lot to do with it, and I think that those blogs that have become more popular tend to be attacked more. I’m not sure if it’s...

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By: Caroline Whatley

Great article. I think people often forget how hard it is to be willing to put yourself out there and write for the public. I was criticized a long time ago when I started writing about Martial Arts....

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By: Rebecca Livermore

Caroline, that sounds like a great approach, and I’m honestly not too surprised to hear that the person never took you up on the offer. I haven’t really had nasty blog comments, but I have had some not...

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By: Cheryl

I am too new a blogger to have received any negative comments yet. These are very good points, though. I hope I never need them. Great comments, too! I love turning the tables…

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By: Rebecca Livermore

Cheryl, Thanks so much for stopping by and for your comment. Yes, turning the tables has really worked well for me. It’s not always possible — there are times when it’s not easy to find an article of...

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By: Amanda Dollak

My blog has been up and running for about a month, and I’ve already gotten some criticism. Most of it I asked for from my fellow bloggers, and I learned much from it. However, I’ve gotten completely...

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By: Rebecca Livermore

Amanda, I think there must be some very unhappy people in the world in order for them to be motivated to leave as you so aptly put it, “insane and rude criticism.” Like you, I appreciate constructive...

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By: Barry

Thanks for this Forum. i like to be controversial in my writing and a lot of emotional stuff is expressed into it. I dont like being clean and clinical about what I write, But the message is always...

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By: Rebecca Livermore

Barry, Thanks so much for stopping by and for your comment. I appreciate hearing about your experiences. I do think that Facebook has its place, as does Twitter and other social media options, but it’s...

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By: Sharon O'Day

Rebecca, either I’m “living right” or my blog is too vapid to trigger criticism. At least on that front, so far so good! But I have read comments on my FB wall that have made my blood boil. Snarky...

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By: Rebecca Livermore

Sharon, thanks as always for stopping by. Interesting that you don’t get negative comments on your blog, but do on Facebook! I know people who get negative comments on their blog, but everyone cheers...

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By: Michele

Rebecca, I have had one person, not quite criticize me, but seriously object to one post. Because of my content, most people say things like…You’re so creative. Personally, I wish people would consider...

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By: Rebecca Livermore

Michele, thanks so much for stopping by and for your comment. You know, I think it’s a double-edged sword. On one hand, we want people to be passionate about what we write, and on the other hand,...

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