tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927196002363676480.post71868594884267811..comments2024-01-19T22:01:50.746-05:00Comments on Three Wicked Writers Plus Two: Haters-They Are EverywhereCari Quinnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06581235338272282124noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927196002363676480.post-64071993635790963982010-03-18T23:24:37.030-04:002010-03-18T23:24:37.030-04:00I agree. There are alot of people who hate those t...I agree. There are alot of people who hate those that make something of their life. These are usually the people to lazy to go after what they want in life. They expect it to be handed to them on a silver platter.<br />My Mom taught me the same as Maria, if you can't say something nice don't say anything.<br /><br />misskallie2000 at yahoo dot commisskallie2000https://www.blogger.com/profile/09235631978482541630noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927196002363676480.post-16093901364058115792010-03-17T12:00:16.333-04:002010-03-17T12:00:16.333-04:00I think what scares me the most about this trend i...I think what scares me the most about this trend is that it is being used to set a fire under the narrow minded bigots by inciting their fears and playing on their prejudices. It's leading to violence and I'm afraid I foresee a time in the not so distant future when it will erupt into real violence. Already I understand that hate groups, especially the neo-Nazi and white supremacist Pat Brownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08824114343214016153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927196002363676480.post-74064734618742659772010-03-17T11:37:04.603-04:002010-03-17T11:37:04.603-04:00Haters leave a negative imprint on all those they ...Haters leave a negative imprint on all those they infect with their malicious talk. I've had a "friend" do this to me recently which hurts even more.<br /><br />I gotta say that her nasty words about me has not only effected me, but many others as well. I don't understand why we can't just all get along. Why do these people look for bulls eyes on others backs? Do they have Lyn Armstronghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02567154651683281287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927196002363676480.post-72394672659551719122010-03-17T09:40:58.266-04:002010-03-17T09:40:58.266-04:00Your points are well made and sadly all too true. ...Your points are well made and sadly all too true. Civility is is short supply everywhere. There is a difference bewtween pointing out a genuine problem or concern and this soul sucking ugly negativity that seems to be in vogue.Kathleen Coddingtonhttp://www.kathleencoddington.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927196002363676480.post-34770475730855525932010-03-17T09:34:25.580-04:002010-03-17T09:34:25.580-04:00The people are starting to speak on the political ...The people are starting to speak on the political front, at least in the state of MA. The underdog won the senate seat pretty much based on the fact that his opponent spent her campaign time and money being a hater instead of simply stating anything good she could bring to the table. It was a huge wake-up call.Dalton Diazhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05176463811948745241noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927196002363676480.post-29190025174711766152010-03-17T00:51:17.663-04:002010-03-17T00:51:17.663-04:00Yes, PA. When they show up to protest and march, w...Yes, PA. When they show up to protest and march, we shouldn't show up either. Ignore the mean asses and maybe they'll get bored and go away.Regina Carlyslehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06316730032624449669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927196002363676480.post-25427519174563853462010-03-17T00:50:09.591-04:002010-03-17T00:50:09.591-04:00I think showing some love is a good idea, Connie. ...I think showing some love is a good idea, Connie. I try to do that myself. Sometimes it really surprises people doesn't it? Maybe we're all just so geared to hear the bad stuff. Sad.Regina Carlyslehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06316730032624449669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927196002363676480.post-16739922325012538112010-03-16T22:44:06.530-04:002010-03-16T22:44:06.530-04:00Giving people like this a public forum incites the...Giving people like this a public forum incites them to spill more vitriol. Sadly, that's exactly what is happening today with some blogs and TV stations who love it when the haters try to provoke more hate. The fastest way to shut them down would be to deny them an audience. They hate indifference more than they hate whatever their pet peeve is. Turn them off or go someplace else -- if enoughPat Brownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08824114343214016153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927196002363676480.post-54987451573218185232010-03-16T21:04:35.635-04:002010-03-16T21:04:35.635-04:00No, there aren't more of them. They're lik...No, there aren't more of them. They're like the so-called Moral Majority, they are neither...What they are is very vocal and there aren't enough people going out of their way to say good things. We just usually don't feel the need to be as pushy about being nice as they do about being obnoxious. Just remember the more you talk about them the more they are encouraged to continue Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12947676125623585115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927196002363676480.post-70413279423457846402010-03-16T20:30:10.167-04:002010-03-16T20:30:10.167-04:00I did that, too, Laura. Could be it was the same a...I did that, too, Laura. Could be it was the same author. Elections are a civil (or supposed to be) thing yet not this time. There is a faction that just won't give it up.Regina Carlyslehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06316730032624449669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927196002363676480.post-39795668842940050602010-03-16T18:01:29.669-04:002010-03-16T18:01:29.669-04:00Thanks for your post, Regina. I agree, it scares m...Thanks for your post, Regina. I agree, it scares me to think of how much hate and cruelty there is in the world. I had to un-friend from Facebook a very famous author who incites her readers to say horrible things about our president. They were calling him the antichrist for trying to pass the health care reform bill. It makes me sad.Laura Breckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16622448004680324135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927196002363676480.post-38676433782446218472010-03-16T17:04:40.430-04:002010-03-16T17:04:40.430-04:00It's how they make themselves feel important. ...It's how they make themselves feel important. And online it's even easier. They use their blanket anonymity to get away with things they never could out there in the real world. <br /><br />Snarky blogs are the worst. That group picketing the funerals should be shut down. I so pray that the Supreme Court's decision on all of that this fall takes care of the issue with free speech. Tess MacKallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00066240659271231596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927196002363676480.post-36688351313707660202010-03-16T16:42:00.520-04:002010-03-16T16:42:00.520-04:00Sometimes it's a rut people fall into and don&...Sometimes it's a rut people fall into and don't realise it. They fall in with people who are of like mind and things get out of hand before they know it. Whether it be in private conversations or public comments it can be detrimental. I know I've been there and it's the most regretable experience of my life. Not only did I learn I have a nasty streak, but I learned not everyone Bekki Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01437144729824303058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927196002363676480.post-81997249640586623812010-03-16T16:40:49.105-04:002010-03-16T16:40:49.105-04:00I think the best thing to do with haters is ignore...I think the best thing to do with haters is ignore them. If no one pays attention and gives them more ammo then eventually they'll shut up or go off and mumble incoherantly to themselves in a corner.Roxanne Rhoadshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08727784602361446818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927196002363676480.post-56380788199578896292010-03-16T15:58:03.370-04:002010-03-16T15:58:03.370-04:00In this day and age it's just TOO easy to be a...In this day and age it's just TOO easy to be anonymous online. It makes people feel bold. They can say whatever they want with zero repercussions.<br /><br />Decent people think before they type.Anne Raineyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06110446131001665977noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927196002363676480.post-23631743570023803782010-03-16T15:09:40.577-04:002010-03-16T15:09:40.577-04:00You said it, Regina! I get so tired of all the hat...You said it, Regina! I get so tired of all the hating.Madison Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08866919030956287067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927196002363676480.post-43127325550725876762010-03-16T14:36:24.980-04:002010-03-16T14:36:24.980-04:00I'm sure Haters exist in Canada but I haven...I'm sure Haters exist in Canada but I haven't run across them. Yes, we have tensions and some extremists but they are minor compared to those you mentioned on Three Wicked Writers. <br /><br />Keep the Haters at arm's length and ignore them. They thrive on publicity. Thanks for the rant. I enjoy a good rant myself.Anita Birthttp://www.anitabirt.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927196002363676480.post-76573551226017908102010-03-16T14:35:38.626-04:002010-03-16T14:35:38.626-04:00Thinking I touched on a sensitive subject here but...Thinking I touched on a sensitive subject here but let's face it, we are bombarded with this shit 24/7. Back when I was a kid, we caught the news in our daily newspaper or on the 6 pm evening news. Now, news is continual with every take on every subject you can imagine. We have the internet where every hater with access to a computer can spew sludge to his hearts content. These forums, while Regina Carlyslehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06316730032624449669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927196002363676480.post-18201197121852245972010-03-16T13:48:02.027-04:002010-03-16T13:48:02.027-04:00Regina, I think it is part and parcel of our times...Regina, I think it is part and parcel of our times. We live in an environment where the politicians feel free to spout poisonous and public accusations without the merest shred of evidence, and for which they are never held accountable. Instead, the media trumpets these accusations and falsehoods as if they were reality, when in fact they are the disturbed dreams of disturbed people.<br /><br />Jake - but not the onehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14594128813538019719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927196002363676480.post-18112073567898512142010-03-16T13:47:54.961-04:002010-03-16T13:47:54.961-04:00I am so super proud of you for saying it out loud....I am so super proud of you for saying it out loud. YOU ARE SICK OF THE HATERS.<br />Thank you so much for standing up for the President. He may NOT be everyone’s choice but they can at least respect the position. I have NEVER seen such flagrant disrespect. <br /><br />The same politics hold true in the literary world. There are haters who will never like certain genres and will find anything to STORIDIVAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11863557804998286872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927196002363676480.post-51608913730054939492010-03-16T13:44:43.399-04:002010-03-16T13:44:43.399-04:00The best thing to do is not get drawn in with all ...The best thing to do is not get drawn in with all the hate. haters want you to be like them, miserable, mean and angry at the world for no apparent reason. If they sucker you in and you get in a heated dialog, thats how they get their joy, by pulling in another innocent person into the BS they live in.Misselle38noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927196002363676480.post-6185663089760306562010-03-16T13:24:48.259-04:002010-03-16T13:24:48.259-04:00Many times people are frustrated, and unhappy bec...Many times people are frustrated, and unhappy because the feel helpless and unable to control bad things in their own lives. For them the only thing left to do is spread the negativity.<br /><br />I think haters are placed in our lives to remind us how we should act or be good character references to others.Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10783468210508662775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927196002363676480.post-89851467767963256252010-03-16T12:54:33.528-04:002010-03-16T12:54:33.528-04:00Hey Rita,
You and Nina are absolutely right! It t...Hey Rita,<br /><br />You and Nina are absolutely right! It takes too much energy to hate and to spew that hatred in a public forum. If you're that unhappy, find another outlet for your feelings...then again, that would require them getting out from behind their computers and actually interacting with the human race - not something most haters will do.<br /><br />I mentioned on Nina's blogCaihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04553363999931932450noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927196002363676480.post-83514791491825878142010-03-16T12:42:19.410-04:002010-03-16T12:42:19.410-04:00It must be the theme for the day Regina. I'm t...It must be the theme for the day Regina. I'm tired of it. Tired of the negativity. Tired of the backbiting. It takes a lot of energy to be mean and vindictive. I smile and a kind word takes nothing. I wish more people would remember that.Nina Piercehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14548896481430215466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927196002363676480.post-65481625175356012292010-03-16T12:41:54.560-04:002010-03-16T12:41:54.560-04:00My mother always taught me that if you don't h...My mother always taught me that if you don't have anything nice to say then don't say anything and that is so true. I've often looked at the reviews on the "free" books on Amazon and thought...wow..a free book and your telling everyone else not to bother cause it's trash...not everything will appeal to everyone so I've always just disregarded those comments. Your Mariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14610197634075184793noreply@blogger.com