Another Negative Opinion Ruins A Day
We aren't supposed to blog on a savage mood, are we? I suppose I'll delete this later. Most of my posts aren't seen, anyway. Something has annoyed me. So now - being me - I must share my experience.
I have a dry and often dark sense of humor. Some people learn this the hard way. I'm a realist, too. I don't butter things down much.
I paid good money to join Wealthy Affiliate. If I decide to leave, I can do so at any time. I stay because I want to.
There are a lot of nice people here. Some people are genuinely bubbly and make everyone's day. Others just seem fake. Maybe they aren't. I'm not a psychiatrist, so ... who knows?
There are also some not-so-nice-people on here. Apparently, I'm one of them. DO NOT ask for my opinion in public if you don't want it. I may forget to remind you of my honesty.
Do I like Wealthy Affiliate? Duh! I'm here. I don't usually spend much time in places I don't like.
However, is Wealthy Affiliate the most perfect place on earth? No. Here is where my opinion suddenly is so unwelcome that it has gotten me yelled at. Oh well.
If I find a perfect haven on the Internet that has no flaws worth mentioning, I'll share it on the blog just so that we can all share my awe and amazement. But, there isn't one. Not here at WA. Not anywhere else, either.
People who ask for an opinion have no right to yell at someone who offers it. I was not caustic. I mentioned no names. There were no exclamation points or obscenities. If you only want cheery "The world loves me" opinions, then get over yourself fast. It isn't going to happen.
Wealthy Affiliate is full of humans. Most of us humans have paid to be here. I follow my money closely with my opinion, be it positive or negative. If I ever decide I have nothing good to say about WA, I will leave quietly. No sensationalism necessary.
However, there is no website, WA included, that has no negative issues. I'm going to go out on a limb and say even our illustrious founders would agree.
Here is my call to action. No need to use details. Just tell me if I am wrong in saying that there is no problem at WA? Am I evil to mention it? Well? Don't worry. My comfort food and treadmill are handy. You can jump me if you want. Aren't I nice? I don't ask for opinions if I don't want to hear what they really are! *grabs candy and waits*
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Hi Cathy,
Your honesty is refreshing. Usually there are problems to a lot of things we encounter in life. There are ways of expressing our likes and dislikes without being nasty to one and other.
No reason for sugar coating anything. We are all here for pretty much the same reasons.
Thank you for the share.
Best wishes,
Michael
Ok...guess what? I will not comment on this only to say that I am sorry that experience hurt.
Now let's get to the meat of the matter....you say you are brutally honest. Can you do something for me then...call it a personal favour?
I am going to pm you my websites because I want some brutally honest opinion on them. You see, I want them to be good....I do not want a glossing over I want real, honest helpful feedback which will help me to make them better!
Can you do that for me please?
You're in for a treat. My analyses of websites are usually positive because I don't know what the other person's desires are. I just found out that all the comments I left for 2 websites yesterday were rejected because "they had nothing to do with the article". Well, that was balderdash. I read the article; they just didn't like my sense of humor. Some people hate humor. Others seek it. I have no idea what you're after, so hit me. We'll see.
You know I sat and waited for your response? That is how serious I am about it!
Cathy, all I am looking for is honesty....honestly! :)...what can be improved, what I should ditch, does it make sense? would you be drawn to it?
Honesty my dear!
Cheers
Claudia
I've had a few along the way, one indeed made a pointed effort of showing his distaste for my 'being' but alas their comments lie unanswered, kept company by the tumbleweed of disinterest. I'm sure they probably drop in now and then to see if a reply has been left.
"Yes, I'm sure you're probably right, thanks for taking the time to comment" works quite nicely. Then we have a quote that I love:
Mark Twain — ‘Never argue with stupid people, they will drag you down to their level and then beat you with experience.’
Hey we're in the same boat Cathy, I often offend people without even knowing it because of the way I write. I probably come across as very short with my words but it's really because I'm in a hurry and just want to get to the point.
I have learned not to be so short and adding a bit more "butter" as you'd call it so I don't sound so harsh.
We can't please everyone, just stay true to who you are and just stick with those who appreciate your help. :)
Take care,
Grace
Thank you, Grace. Although it can be unpleasant to be rejected, it's still nice to know I'm not the only one. I insist on being real. Thank you again. :)
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You are who you are, and should be yourself. I have a box that I sell with a quote on the top: "Be yourself -- everyone else is taken." Thus, be who you are. That is important.
However, you do need to say things, even though plain and upfront, in a nice way. It is important to encourage people on this platform, rather than discourage them. If your plain, blunt comment is helpful, that is good. If it does more damage than good, that's not fair to the person reading it.
Wise words, dear lady!