tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1856509975336351108.post4126325389052950517..comments2024-01-27T18:57:44.721+00:00Comments on Resistant But Persistent: Saying the wrong thingSharon Longworthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18120227975152565893noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1856509975336351108.post-82784048322814261702012-08-14T23:03:41.392+01:002012-08-14T23:03:41.392+01:00I'd just be shits and giggles to have a commen...I'd just be shits and giggles to have a comment from you. Love your writing.Jacksquatch Detangledhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09290963858821944652noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1856509975336351108.post-3998813962181952042012-02-29T13:56:37.396+00:002012-02-29T13:56:37.396+00:00The comments here about the post and your potentia...The comments here about the post and your potential comment clanger are all you need to know about the maturity of your readers. <br />The person receiving the ill thought through (yet well meant, supportive comment) surely is the one who has the opportunity to display the greatest compassion, and I'm sure they knew you well enough to dismiss any malice, if they had read extensively your blog. You are a very kind and sensitive person. You are also talented and gifted when it comes to expressing your thoughts in the majority of cases.<br />I love your humility best.<br />Your blog rocks....<br />No-one is free from doubt about how the thought will be received as we are all human, and life teaches us to go on despite 'mistakes'. Life is too short to keep the issue going..Peaceful Warriorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06609969596188204544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1856509975336351108.post-42791854890059802322010-12-21T22:23:37.556+00:002010-12-21T22:23:37.556+00:00Oh - and I think they'd assume you do the same...Oh - and I think they'd assume you do the same!Jaynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06694559900539722616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1856509975336351108.post-30943999655525844982010-12-21T22:22:53.196+00:002010-12-21T22:22:53.196+00:00When uncertain, always think the best. People resp...When uncertain, always think the best. People respond to your posts because they're interested in what you have to say, and they know that it takes a brave soul to bear her heart for all. Those who comment cheer you on.Jaynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06694559900539722616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1856509975336351108.post-87492435575827200552010-12-21T20:55:06.626+00:002010-12-21T20:55:06.626+00:00Hello all.
I just wanted to step in and say thank...Hello all. <br />I just wanted to step in and say thank you for all of your supportive comments - it seems it's not just me who struggles to get it right sometimes.<br /><br />I also wanted to say thank you to the recipient of the clumsy comment, who has responded to me in the nicest possible way and given this post a happy ending.Sharon Longworthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18120227975152565893noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1856509975336351108.post-71216273415220872962010-12-21T18:20:49.438+00:002010-12-21T18:20:49.438+00:00I think a lot of people have this problem, it'...I think a lot of people have this problem, it's hard to convey tone through comments...hopefully enough people realize this and give the commentor the benifit of the doubt.<br /><br />demitrialunetta.blogspot.comDemitriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11597317699857591880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1856509975336351108.post-64808911543264464222010-12-21T10:43:31.175+00:002010-12-21T10:43:31.175+00:00I do understand. Thought it was just me that pres...I do understand. Thought it was just me that pressed send / publish then realized how awful I sounded. <br />Sure you'll be forgiven once they read this postJane Bridesonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10884080979254453834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1856509975336351108.post-23227379350834908272010-12-20T06:29:07.717+00:002010-12-20T06:29:07.717+00:00Yes! I agree. I have a paralyzing problem of wan...Yes! I agree. I have a paralyzing problem of wanting to sound witty in my comments, but it isn't about me is it? I'm letting it go. I'll save my energy for my stuff.Angie Larkinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01248429737525187809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1856509975336351108.post-42693844286244779332010-12-20T02:36:07.821+00:002010-12-20T02:36:07.821+00:00I'm fortunate that all my filters seem to be i...I'm fortunate that all my filters seem to be in place (a sort of 5-minute live delay) when I'm typing.<br /><br />Would that such were the case when I'm speaking. Not often, I'm happy to say, but every once in a while word-to-mouth without passing through the civility strainer.<br /><br />It's unacceptable and I'm hoping that this "we learn from our mistakes" will kick in soon.<br /><br />Good post - and I get the chopper bike vs. hairdryer issue.KjMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17691028465137798738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1856509975336351108.post-78885393594052733872010-12-20T01:58:52.764+00:002010-12-20T01:58:52.764+00:00Oh gosh, I am sure we have all been there at some ...Oh gosh, I am sure we have all been there at some point or other - it's cringe inducing, and made all the worse because once sent, is impossible to take back. From what you have said here, if the person you are referring to knows you well, I doubt they believe you meant anything but well.Shrinkyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18401403773851253351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1856509975336351108.post-75007169536872918382010-12-20T00:13:59.175+00:002010-12-20T00:13:59.175+00:00I'm glad somebody else feels a bit awkward abo...I'm glad somebody else feels a bit awkward about comments forms. Depending on how it's read, a comment can completely change. There's no way to sound sarcastic in text.<br /><br />That wasn't sarcastic by the way. Ah. Shouldn't have mentioned sarcasm.Chris David Richardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02042114431864864898noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1856509975336351108.post-24064606814801433592010-12-19T23:36:19.858+00:002010-12-19T23:36:19.858+00:00I have a pretty good feeling that you are worrying...I have a pretty good feeling that you are worrying unduly, but I loved the post none the less.Mr London Streethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05141191628680903646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1856509975336351108.post-79004359004401455772010-12-19T21:38:10.354+00:002010-12-19T21:38:10.354+00:00I find leaving appropriate comments really difficu...I find leaving appropriate comments really difficult - I want to say something apt and clever without saying "aren't I brilliant?"<br /><br />So hard to get it right. But then just posting a link to one's blog goes too far the other way.Bagladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03997388396773480963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1856509975336351108.post-80533088004784589802010-12-19T20:12:18.882+00:002010-12-19T20:12:18.882+00:00Like you and others I hover over the keyboard and ...Like you and others I hover over the keyboard and want to say something. I am never quite sure what, so I send you a secret message by another means or just think - I really like that and say nothing. <br />Keep being yourself, keep making comments and most of all please keep making us smile.Cathnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1856509975336351108.post-24998353292377347192010-12-19T18:32:40.377+00:002010-12-19T18:32:40.377+00:00As the recipient of the chopper bike, I feel oblig...As the recipient of the chopper bike, I feel obliged to comment. It has indeed become a family joke and at least you're weren't as bad as my daughter who once received a present with the comment, 'it's vile, I don't want it!'. The fact that you are worried about what you say and whether you offend people speaks volumes. We all hurt people sometimes without meaning to but at least we know how to apologise! xxCarolinenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1856509975336351108.post-38091641185007346772010-12-19T16:54:18.584+00:002010-12-19T16:54:18.584+00:00Smart post. I've been feeling the same way lat...Smart post. I've been feeling the same way lately and sort of looking for permission not to reply to the comments on my blog so much. Thanks for the permission because you summarized very well how I've been feeling.DB Stewarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15484034493143850659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1856509975336351108.post-88159396609009123082010-12-19T13:42:38.373+00:002010-12-19T13:42:38.373+00:00I recently left a comment on someone's blog th...I recently left a comment on someone's blog that made me sound like I wanted to suck them off. So now I just say love it. <br /><br />Love it xRemudahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07535386557057936518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1856509975336351108.post-13355774428513818712010-12-19T13:20:29.836+00:002010-12-19T13:20:29.836+00:00Brilliant post!
The chopper/ hairdryer scenario m...Brilliant post!<br /><br />The chopper/ hairdryer scenario made me chuckle, you've already made me smile today!<br /><br />We've all been there, those words that just slip out and you regret them the second they're said. Someone really needs to hurry up with this time machine invention. But hey, we all learn from our mistake right? In fact isn't life all about making mistakes and the character we show when handling them.<br /><br />Thanks for always making me think, smile and ponder. Wonderful writing xxRomahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01436168679719874556noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1856509975336351108.post-87374149961395348782010-12-19T13:10:21.994+00:002010-12-19T13:10:21.994+00:00Hey Sharon....you wrote what I always have on my m...Hey Sharon....you wrote what I always have on my mind while commenting...when I type out things, I wonder if I said the right thing, if it's appropriate, if it wouldn't be taken the wrong way...that's the one time I feel that a face to face conversation is much better... I hope the recipient of the comment realizes that you didn't mean to hurt his or her feelings.caterpillarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16929070939893449116noreply@blogger.com