Goodbye and Goodluck
Now I've done it. I went and pissed somebody off trying to offer a bit of help. My sarcastic wit and humor did not take with particular fella.
Now I know it was a fool's folly, but I wanted to be ranked in the top 200 and possibly reach ambassador level just once. #274 is as far as I got. It is no longer my dream to be a top ranker, instead I have become a top stanker.
I knew early on that they were no accolades to being at the top of the ranks. It's like fools gold. I was in between wanting to acheve a reachable goal and keying in on my websites. I guess my choice has been made, not exactly on my terms, but it has been made.
I will miss offering any help to people who asked for assistance. I enjoyed offering my insights to my limited knowlegee and getting thanked for it. That was the reward. Being thanked for helping out a community member in need.
So off I go in to the sunset to just key in on my websites.
I wish everybody adieu and a hearty sayonara to y'all.
Signing off,
Courtney-
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Keep in touch, via PMs Courtney, or take Mel's suggestion and don't let one "negative nellie" put you down. Lord knows I have had several, but to them I say, "Get a Life!" No matter what, my friend--you will be missed--why not start that novel? Your writing is out of sight, my friend!
Jeff
Why focus on the one negative person? Why not focus on all the positive people. WOW, that rocks and its great that you helped them.
Negativity and No's are everywhere. There is no getting away from them although yes, we can reduce the occurrence.
If one of your gifts is giving, then please continue to give. You only hurt yourself if you don't.
WA rank is just a sign of activity, that's all, nothing more. I have been Ambassador here and slowly I might work my way there again, but the goal should first and foremost be to help others and not worry about my rank or title, neither of which will put food on my table.
Helping others is Who I Am so its natural for me, reward or not.
Please reconsider!
To Your Success!
Mel
You're right, Mel! Help first, Rank follows or it doesn't! As far as the naysayers and purveyors of negativity, I say, "Damn the torpedoes and full speed ahead!" Glad to hear your input on this, Mel!
Jeff
Totally agree with Calvin, don't let one bad apple ruin the whole pie. Two years ago I paid too much attention to the rankings and not to my websites. Like they told you, the ranking does not make you the money. If I were you I would ignore that person and continue helping other people that do appreciate it.
Courtney,
Negativity is contagious if you let it eat at you!
The ranking at WA will not make you any money and the title is pretty much a wise distractor created by the owners to keep members active within the WA community. The community as a whole provides a great deal of help to members seeking advice or help.
If you are not making the money with your website(s) that you are happy with then I strongly suggest that you concentrate more on your website than offering help to others.
I must say I think it is rather low for any member here in WA to put someone down for trying to help others. Now if you were being rude to the other member of even giving out misinformation I could understand someone calling you out on it (in a private message that is - no need to embarrass anyone).
I have lived for over a great number of years: life has taught me one very important lesson and that is you can not make everyone happy all of the time! HATERS are going to hate: no matter how hard you try to please them.
You pay your membership with your hard-earned cash, so what and how you use this platform, is entirely up to you. The bottom line is no one else can tell you how you have to use the WA platform. So please don't let one or two bad apples from within ruin it for you ( don't let them win! ).
There are many members here that are grateful for the help and assistance offered by the WA community. This is something that sets WA apart from most of the other platforms out there. So please, if you truly want to help others here than do it: don't let a few dictate or control your actions. Until Kyle or Carson ask you to stop doing something, or p someone points out that it is against the rules here.
Carry on, without really doing anything wrong and with good intentions on your side how can anyone legitimately condone your actions,
Calvin
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Hey Courtney,
You have excellent responses here and I agree with everyone here.
I just want to say... never ever let anyone in your mind rent free!! It's not worth having someone that's negative or rude eat you up inside. Life is wayyyyy too short and we certainly can't please everyone.
Ignore the negatives. Carry on with your online business and continue offering your great advice.
Don't concern yourself with the WA Ambassador title... that will come when it's meant to be. Focus on your business, offer help when you can.
All the best and kind regards,
Monica