Comments on: Your Opinions Could Offend Someone

By: Louise

Louise — Sat, 31 Jan 2009 07:40:40 +0000

I think we have to be aware of the responsibility in delivering the message. It’s the “how” over the “what” that matters.

Pls. find time to read these blogs:

http://almamather.multiply.com/journal/item/26/NEW_TREND_IN_SOCIAL_COMMUNICATION_!

http://almamather.multiply.com/journal/item/23/Let_Freedom_Roll_!!!!

By: Monika

Monika — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 05:38:11 +0000

@ Cath: Me neither, all I saw was Vered’s post about the whole thing. I don’t know who else was involved and i don’t really care for it. What I do care about is ethics and how we treat each other online.

I suppose the more people voice their concerns the more others might take notice and think before they become too abusive next time.

At least that is what I’m hoping for. Might be wishful thinking.

By: Cath Lawson

Cath Lawson — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 10:05:04 +0000

Hi Monika – I didn’t see the original post, but I read Vered’s post. And it’s a shame she lost subscribers through it.

I just don’t understand these blogging wars. But some people will always try to get ahead by making others look bad, in blogging and in life.

By: Monika

Monika — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 07:33:45 +0000

@ Lin: Yep, good question. Makes me wonder. I wasn’t aware that Twitter has now become a public bullying platform too. Whatever next.

Good to see there are way too many good people online who don’t approve of all the name calling anyway. I appreciate your comment Lin.

By: Monika

Monika — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 07:31:30 +0000

@ Hendry Lee: Oh I love Dale’s stuff. As a matter of fact, I have some of his books. Love all those old style personal development gurus. Great wisdom.

By: Monika

Monika — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 07:24:51 +0000

@ Ellen: Thank you for stopping by. The Golden Rule. LOL, love this.

By: Monika

Monika — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 05:41:49 +0000

@ Virtual Impax: Yes Kathy, I agree. I think we tend to focus too much on the numbers rather than the quality of readers.

I used to worry about RSS myself but in the end it is a meaningless number. However, the quality of comments I get truly mean much more.

By: Monika

Monika — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 05:38:09 +0000

@ Tonie: My words. Your mentor sounded like a very wise man indeed. I share his statement and believe the same to be true. Thanks for sharing this with us too.

By: Blogging War of Words - Live and Let Live | Telling It Like It Is

Blogging War of Words - Live and Let Live | Telling It Like It Is — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 22:48:06 +0000

[...] bloggers, we all have a responsibility to understand how our opinions can offend and hurt others, and not use our blogs or other public forums to tear down and humiliate [...]

By: Lin

Lin — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 19:39:43 +0000

I’ve actually seen quite a few online war-of-words flying around the blogosphere in recent weeks and months. Besides the one you mention here, there was another very public war of words on Twitter very recently, started by a so-called A-Lister mommie blogger, and the fallout from it continues as others are posting about it in support of the victim.

I often wonder if those that start this adult-version of online bullying have given any thought to the legacy they are leaving for the future. Children, grandchildren, friends in coming years may very well begin genealogy research on “who was so-and-so” and will likely find every shred of this nonsense to add to their family collection. What shameful behavior for adults to do this. Don’t we have enough to worry about with kids and teens bullying each other online and offline? Yeeeesh.