tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5604033530537822263.post2609132283283656141..comments2023-10-08T03:29:16.941-05:00Comments on Aaron Polson: On Negativity, Destruction, and RebuildingAaron Polsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15173267932358617304noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5604033530537822263.post-53258766337332979522011-06-16T09:01:09.274-05:002011-06-16T09:01:09.274-05:00So true. And if I could deal with the negativity t...So true. And if I could deal with the negativity that inevitably brings your way, I would probably be more negative and get more readers. But I've found over the years that the satisfaction gained from snapping at someone is outweighed by the anxiety it brings.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02264075796596433731noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5604033530537822263.post-26171886541050798832011-06-14T15:39:37.297-05:002011-06-14T15:39:37.297-05:00I guess gaining high readers, but losing one's...I guess gaining high readers, but losing one'ss integrity is always okay in this day and age:)Toyin O.https://www.blogger.com/profile/08429675861306256504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5604033530537822263.post-1416200261434664792011-06-14T11:06:06.241-05:002011-06-14T11:06:06.241-05:00Sad but true! I guess it's the human rubber-ne...Sad but true! I guess it's the human rubber-necking attitude thats responsible for it. People just love to read/hear/see someone else being Mr Angry! But as you said you can't always attract traffic like that or people could tired of it??Writer Pat Newcombehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12678017709861817691noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5604033530537822263.post-32381968031563625032011-06-14T08:14:56.390-05:002011-06-14T08:14:56.390-05:00I like reading the occasional rant too, especially...I like reading the occasional rant too, especially if it's something I agree with and can get righteously angry on someone else's behalf (or my own). But a steady diet of that isn't very satisfying. I've come across blogs that are just vitriol all the time, and after the fun wears off the negativity gets to me and I stop reading.K.C. Shawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12467201304235217944noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5604033530537822263.post-49903246679992146192011-06-14T06:27:53.251-05:002011-06-14T06:27:53.251-05:00That's the most ridiculous pile of nonsense I&...That's the most ridiculous pile of nonsense I've ever read in my life, Aaron. What the hell were you thinking?<br /><br />Just kidding. Yeah, you're right I guess. Seems to me honesty is the thing, whether that gives rise to something positive or something negative.Simon Kewinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11537163555998763769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5604033530537822263.post-56226037926555154502011-06-13T22:53:13.988-05:002011-06-13T22:53:13.988-05:00'tis a sad fact.'tis a sad fact.Cate Gardnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05634397106201021055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5604033530537822263.post-79749177090787665832011-06-13T21:31:48.197-05:002011-06-13T21:31:48.197-05:00This week I tried my hand at it for the first time...This week I tried my hand at it for the first time in 1.5 years of blogging, and it's been enlightening to see how many writers out there can relate to my pathetic peeves. Always good to know we're not alone.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5604033530537822263.post-44034284980495509302011-06-13T18:41:33.694-05:002011-06-13T18:41:33.694-05:00Negative ranting?--Not so much (unless you can ove...Negative ranting?--Not so much (unless you can overcome the image of a whiner) <br />Humorous ranting--always!janhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00034650034053143388noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5604033530537822263.post-86612407581331611722011-06-13T16:29:52.209-05:002011-06-13T16:29:52.209-05:00Well, yeah. *You'll* finish probably this wee...Well, yeah. *You'll* finish probably this week. Me? I'll give it another year.Anthony Rapinohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11581208296144295224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5604033530537822263.post-54094499950637422972011-06-13T15:48:38.934-05:002011-06-13T15:48:38.934-05:00Agreed. I would have many more followers, if I was...Agreed. I would have many more followers, if I wasn't so nice. Though the pictures of half naked men probably don't help ; )Fox Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05487359877190292039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5604033530537822263.post-54309161111212219562011-06-13T15:02:27.417-05:002011-06-13T15:02:27.417-05:00Negativity . . . who needs it? I may get negative...Negativity . . . who needs it? I may get negative once in a while, but I prefer to do mostly positive blogs because that's more who I am.<br /><br />If you want negativity, go watch Fox News, I always say.R. Doug Wickerhttp://RDougWicker.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5604033530537822263.post-31978062170657855722011-06-13T14:40:49.105-05:002011-06-13T14:40:49.105-05:00Aaron, you suck! What a pile of dreck! (Can I be f...Aaron, you suck! What a pile of dreck! (Can I be famous yet?) <br /><br />Good rant.<br /><br />ScottAuthor Scott Nicholsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09778999586794284457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5604033530537822263.post-47714453447630125892011-06-13T12:45:48.664-05:002011-06-13T12:45:48.664-05:00Gef - I love your reviews the way they are: honest...Gef - I love your reviews the way they are: honest. <br /><br />Tony - Your bathroom *still* isn't done? I just hyperventilated a little. Please tell me I will finish. Someday. *eek*<br /><br />Indigo - The blogosphere is rife with mystery. ;)<br /><br />Daniel - Being optimistic helps me, any day of the week.<br /><br />Katey - I couldn't keep up the snark if I wanted to. And I don't want to. (See how I ended two sentences with "to"? I'm so fired.)Aaron Polsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15173267932358617304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5604033530537822263.post-86626970030918657752011-06-13T12:40:46.280-05:002011-06-13T12:40:46.280-05:00There's a time and a place for ranting, and it...There's a time and a place for ranting, and it's different for everyone, I imagine. So long as you're presenting the face you want to present (some might say your true face, but, uh, I doubt many of us want to be so open)--and yours seems genuine--I think people appreciate it.<br /><br />Too true that snarky nonsense gets more attention, though. Ah well, those candles burn out fast, as you say.Kateyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05727622678452936037noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5604033530537822263.post-44324659634108616212011-06-13T11:24:41.682-05:002011-06-13T11:24:41.682-05:00Agreed. It's important to call it like you see...Agreed. It's important to call it like you see it, but being negative is such a soul suck. Optimism, baby! <br /><br />It's simple to say, but being optimistic sure makes life much cooler!Daniel Powellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17773792243682789399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5604033530537822263.post-60430820632549895392011-06-13T10:54:07.047-05:002011-06-13T10:54:07.047-05:00Ah! *runs and hides*Ah! *runs and hides*Tonyhttp://www.anthonyjrapino.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5604033530537822263.post-81371858140355591622011-06-13T10:46:55.194-05:002011-06-13T10:46:55.194-05:00Ha! Looks like it's my turn to stalk Tony. He ...Ha! Looks like it's my turn to stalk Tony. He stalked me the other day commenting on blogs after me. Yeah, it's stalk Tony day! (Hugs) IndySage Ravenwoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17143502548162174269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5604033530537822263.post-1788948654782220452011-06-13T10:45:47.644-05:002011-06-13T10:45:47.644-05:00I'm of the mind, quality versus quanity. I'...I'm of the mind, quality versus quanity. I've discovered fluff garners more comments (which I seriously hate). If I were to blog about nonsense, commenters come out of the woodwork. The more serious (even heartfelt) post garner far less.<br /><br />I'm comfortable in my own skin. I don't need a huge following to validate that. The fact I have over 400 baffles the hell out of me. I rarely blog - *shrugs*. What I do, is stay consistantly me. I write whatever is coming through at the moment. <br /><br />Take for example the post I'm waiting to do next week. Not exactly prime comment material, but it's the mindset I find myself in. <br /><br />Stay you Aaron and I'll stay me. I like us just fine. (Hugs) IndySage Ravenwoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17143502548162174269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5604033530537822263.post-69559580247621928522011-06-13T10:45:32.348-05:002011-06-13T10:45:32.348-05:00You're right, Aaron. People love controversy....You're right, Aaron. People love controversy. Good entertainment. :-)<br /><br />And you're *really* right about the demolition vs. rebuilding. My bathroom still isn't rebuilt.<br /><br />Good luck with the work.Tonyhttp://www.anthonyjrapino.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5604033530537822263.post-44005827534329830742011-06-13T09:49:51.940-05:002011-06-13T09:49:51.940-05:00If I snarked up my reviews, I'd probably get m...If I snarked up my reviews, I'd probably get more visitors. If I pissed and moaned about rejections, I'd probably get more visitors. If I got into online fueds with other bloggers and writers, I'd probably get more visitors.<br /><br />As it stands, I like my blog the way it is. I try to relegate my negativity to my Tumblr blog--no one reads that hardly. :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15675220785164388203noreply@blogger.com