tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33226151.post5348428090257143588..comments2024-01-12T11:26:35.176-05:00Comments on Working Stiffs: Wasting Time while Learning Something, TooWorking Stiffshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03270595837074553752noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33226151.post-33599638756256858562007-05-04T13:35:00.000-04:002007-05-04T13:35:00.000-04:00Joyce, I agree, it's not the idea some people don'...Joyce, I agree, it's not the idea some people don't like a particular book, but it's the cutting edge to the comments that took me back. And, the notion that some writers are just crap, etc. Even if the book isn't up to snuff or not your thing, I don't see how making these comments is useful. BUt, maybe that's why Amazon likes to have that component...people talk and then go look?<BR/><BR/>Tory, that is funny--the Lenzer Coach query on your machine. I can see why that gave you a chuckle. I have nothing against feedback, negative or otherwise, but it's the tone and the holier than thouness that bothers me. <BR/>And it was the realization that not even well-selling, well-regarded writers are safe from people disliking their work, that made me feel better--that it happens to everyone.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33226151.post-39565333702692525692007-05-04T10:50:00.000-04:002007-05-04T10:50:00.000-04:00P.S. I used to advertise that I do Career Coaching...P.S. I used to advertise that I do Career Coaching and one day someone left a message on my office voicemail asking for Lenzer Coach Lines (a greyhoud-like bus service.) As well as providing some good comic relief, the incident helped me realize that, no matter how clear you are, SOMEONE will misinterpret you!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33226151.post-36629446974579896292007-05-04T10:45:00.000-04:002007-05-04T10:45:00.000-04:00This is something I've struggled with a lot in my ...This is something I've struggled with a lot in my writing: when are comments constructive and helpful and when is someone just speaking out of their biases or having a bad day?<BR/><BR/>I finally decided that negative comments don't upset me, per se. It's comments that I DON'T AGREE WITH that upset me. This was a major revelation for me, and helped me sort out the criticisms I choose to address and those I don't.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33226151.post-9935267908881212712007-05-04T07:10:00.000-04:002007-05-04T07:10:00.000-04:00I stopped reading any reviews on Amazon precisely ...I stopped reading any reviews on Amazon precisely for the reasons you mentioned. Too many of the so-called reviewers just want to be mean. If they don't like something, fine, but some of the comments are uncalled for.<BR/><BR/>I already decided when I have a book out, I won't be reading those reviews. My self-esteem is low enough as it is!<BR/><BR/>Nice post, Kathie.Joyce Tremelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00498392016497131719noreply@blogger.com