An Interesting Discovery
I was reviewing the disapprovals of my comments, and what I found disturbed me, to put it mildly.
Six out of six disapprovals were by the same person.
Five out of five disapprovals were by the same person.
Three out of three disapprovals were by the same person.
Perhaps I am a little paranoid, but has anybody had a similar experience?
I was only looking to see what I was doing wrong?
How would you handle such an experience?
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I think it is important to remember not everyone will agree or react positively. Some enjoy the game, let it roll off and if you feel good about what you have posted, try to forget it. It is great that you wanted to use it as constructive criticism, but don't let it knock a blow to your self esteem. You are doing great!
I am sure there is a better way, again it is not about self esteem, i am bigger than that.
A while ago I had a number of comments disapproved, I also got blocked from commenting and, I can tell you, I was not impressed.
I was actually very angry as I had put a lot of thought into my comments and believed they were fair and constructive.
Then, when I cooled down, I decided to review the instructions for commenting again and you know what.....I still thought my comments were fine!
So, Courtney, my advice is - just make sure your comments are as per the WA instructions and, if you still get disapproved, well just forget about it and move on like I had to......you won't win anything by wasting your energy on anger or frustration.
Best wishes.
What do you think about my idea of some form of referee system from within admin to judge whether the comments are within the guidelines. Time is too precious and it could deter members from offering comments. On feedback there is some form of automatic approval, why can't we have that for comments also.
I believe it does deter members from making comments and that's not good.
A referee system might work and, the very fact that a disapproval could be sent to a referee, might be a deterrent in itself.....
But, honestly, I don't see it happening.
If you continue to get perfectly good comments disapproved, I suggest you just stop commenting and wasting your precious time!
After multiple disapprovals you'll probably get blocked from commenting anyway....then you will have to get "released" by Kyle or Carson!!
Cheers
I'm not sure what someone would do in this situation, but, believe in being honest. Some people like honest comments, other not..., but, it shouldn't bother you.
My concern as I mentioned before is Time wasted; I spend at least half an hour viewing a page and preparing comments.
I understand... you felt disappointed and that you were wasting your time. However, I encourage you to think positive:) and to leave bad feelings behind.
Oh wow, that is interesting. I've never had that happen and the few comments I've had disapproved were by different people. I'm not quite sure what you would do in this situation.
I have a plan in place but won't disclose it.Ii is not about feelings it's about time. I am managing my Art Gallery, Carving wood and managing my websites.
Such things are possible here. there are various personalities here who have ultra strict rules interpretations Courtney!
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Hello Courtney, Well, this is indeed disheartening.
However, here is the thing - well - my thoughts. It sounds personal. If that person is not wanting a comment from you for whatever reason, then leave it be. If you know within your heart of hearts that you gave an honest and sincere comment each time, then it simply goes to show that that person is not 'man/woman' enough to handle constructive criticisms and will not benefit from another's insight - it is their loss.
If you should decide to give another comment, just be sure to note where it is coming from and if it is the same person, just hit - "next" and put your value into someone else's basket.
Please don't let this leave a sour taste in your mouth. Just shake yourself off and move on.
Time is indeed precious - any way you slice it!
Namaste.
M
Thanks, as i said before it is not about feelings, I can handle that, I just wish admin had a system similar to the feedback; It takes personalities out of the equation.