Oh, children. Someone who calls him/her self “realist in Denton” commented on my post about the Denton Jazz festival. Do y’all ever get comments that make you want to twist someone’s head off? I just have to share with you. This is what the goofball had to say:
Either you haven’t been to a concert in ages, or you are just bitter. There weren’t just kids being rude, drunken adults your curmudgeonly age were far worse in my area than any kids I saw. So get off your high horse, deal with what happens when you go see a big name band at a general admission venue… or go pay your overpriced $$$ to see seated shows at the aac, etc.
This was my response:
First of all, “realist,” I said “people” not kids. I’m fully aware there were people my age who were drunk and disorderly. Second, obviously your momma didn’t teach you any manners. You are a perfect example of what I was grousing about. This is MY house. If you want to make rude remarks do it to your own momma.
Remember that line in Hamlet? This kid “doth protest too much, methinks.” I’d almost bet money that this is the little smart aleck drunk who was trying to push me around!
I e-mailed the response to the person, but does anyone want to bet that it bounces back? I’ve noticed that spineless people who go into people’s blogs and leave nasty comments usually don’t leave their real e-mail addresses.
I’ve got better things to do. Like finish photographing some afghans for kids with cancer. We have 111 showing in the afghan gallery now.
Back to it.
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Yes. I too love these clods. I have found that there are lots of mean people on the internet. I avoid them at all costs. You were right to voice your own opinion. Just saying. Have a great day.
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So, I guess I could have just deleted it. I bet with your sometimes “racy” humor, you do have a few of these.
Ah it’s a sure sign that you’re doing well. When you have detractors. Good thing this is your blog. It is a hassle to have people come up like that, though.
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It IS a hassle, and I guess I’m going to have to develop thicker skin. The nerve!
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Ummmmmmmm, hello idiot commentator! This is Shelly’s blog and last time I checked the Constitution, she’s free to gripe about whatever she wishes.
Nice response, Shelly. I felt a bit of Dora coming through LOL
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It’s so easy for people to be nasty to other when they dont’ have to face them. I hate it when people find the need to be nasty. I love how you said it was “my house”. Good line! Gotta use that one (: Good for you for standing up for yourself!
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Here’s what works for me (my, curmudgeonly? wow, the kid’s got vocab)
Bad enegry = eschew it
Good energy = bask in it
The internet is a great place to remember that stuff!
I’ve had a nasty comment before. I didn’t publish the rude words because my blog wasn’t her place to shout. I did allow her to email me and tried to have a debate with her, maybe see the different sides, but she wouldn’t stop the name calling and I eventually blocked her.
Once I began ignoring her, she got bored and moved on. It’s amazing how some people never grow out of the school-yard mentality.
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I hate rude people. Even more so when they write to you and be rude…grrrr and you are so nice you don’t deserve any rudness.
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I did not have a nasty one yet, but have to give you: “You go, girl!” for the response. I must admit that I do not even know how to delete comments…
I wish those who want to express disagreement could do it in a more civilized, polite, tactful way. And I commend you for refraining from asking what “overpriced $$$” might be. I mean the dollar is pretty weak, but somehow I don’t think that was the intent
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My words were wasted, of course, because the e-mail came back. Looks like it was just someone who wanted to rile a “curmudgeon.” Little toot!
I agree with most everything everyone’s said…my favorite comments are the rude ones marked “anonymous” that you actually KNOW who they’re from and that person just thinks they’re being all sneaky…what is the point? Then again, what is the point of taking the time out to be rude to someone? Perhaps this is someone who can’t stand up to people in their own life in person so they do it on the internet? Who knows…
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Wow! The nerve of some people. That’s one thing I really don’t get. Why do people visit blogs and leave ridiculous and sometimes hurtful comments? Why bother wasting time or energy like that?
Anyway, I like your response. Well done
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