The Dark Side Of Blogging
Is there one?
My experience of blogging has been kittens and sunshine. Friendly support from strangers, nice gestures from friends, and wonderful freedom to express my individuality. Yes, I've received 2-3 snarky remarks trying to ridicule me but, in the context of hundreds of positive comments, those pathetic attempts were isolated and insignificant.
The question of whether there's anything negative about fashion-blogging popped up this week in two ways. First, one of my commenters mistyped "blogger friends" as "blogger fiends" which made me laugh. Second and more serious, Suzanne told me Monday about a post she was going to put up the next day, the subject of which was mistakes/rudeness some bloggers commit which turn off readers. Most of us would agree with her points (found here).
Has anything bad happened to you from blogging? Nasty comments? Unfriendly interaction?
Some people have told me that many women are judgmental, and even critical, about what other women wear. I don't see that in blogs. If it exists, those people must not be revealing their thoughts. The comments I see online are supportive and constructive. Why would anyone go to the trouble of saying something nasty?
What's been your experience with other women? Are they supportive or destructive?
Has anything bad happened to you from blogging? Nasty comments? Unfriendly interaction?
Some people have told me that many women are judgmental, and even critical, about what other women wear. I don't see that in blogs. If it exists, those people must not be revealing their thoughts. The comments I see online are supportive and constructive. Why would anyone go to the trouble of saying something nasty?
What's been your experience with other women? Are they supportive or destructive?
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